Demonstrate principles of professional identity and professionalism for the nurse within the context of regulatory and practice standards.

Professionalism in nursing goes beyond the delivery of care to patients to how one relates with the patient (Pullen, 2021). It is defined by the norms and values of the nursing profession. For example, honesty, fidelity, trust, empathy, and, most importantly, discipline in practice.

Analyze agencies that influence the provision of nursing care in the healthcare system.

I have understood the role of nursing agencies such as the American Nurses Association (ANA) as well as other specialty-specific professional organizations. Such organizations work for the best of nurses, including supporting research and furthering nursing education.

Formulate decisions based on the legal and ethical underpinnings that improve healthcare.

I understand that nursing decisions can create a conflict between the legality and the ethics of the decisions made. This course has helped me understand how to consider both legal and ethical perspectives in all decisions I make.

 References

Pullen, R. L. (2021). Professional identity in nursing practice. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 19(2), 55–56. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NME.0000732012.99855.78

Wei, H., Corbett, R. W., Ray, J., & Wei, T. L. (2019). A culture of caring: the essence of healthcare interprofessional collaboration. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 34(3), 324–331. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2019.1641476