Is professionalism more embedded into the psyche of a nurse prepared at the baccalaureate verses the associate degree level, or is professionalism learned on the job and during the course of a nursing career? Maybe it is a combination of both.
The American Nurses' Association 1965 landmark article actually discusses the need for uniformity in nursing education and that the academic preparation should be at the 4 year baccalaureate level.
The American Nurses' Association 1965 landmark article actually discusses the need for uniformity in nursing education and that the academic preparation should be at the 4 year baccalaureate level.
Take a few minutes to reflect on your own career in nursing and how you feel that professionalism developed and what factors contributed to that development.
Rebecca, I love your blog, it is beautiful with the nice cool colors. The blend is nicely done. You are good. Your topic is appropriate, we are professionals like any professionals in other organization. When you define professionalism, nursing is among the professional. Good job.
ReplyDeleteBecky,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice blog. Professionalism is important to nursing. This will be very informative.
Becky,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog. I think it is sad that the ANA decided so long ago about uniform education and we are still in the same place. I look forward to reading more.
Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI can see this blog being very useful for an undergraduate class or graduate class in nursing when they are discussion professionalism.