introduction to professional development : profession and professionalism
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Introduction to Professional Development : Profession and Professionalism. Carol P. Wiseman Nurse Educator. Objectives. At the end of this session students will be able to: Define the terms profession and professionalism. Outline the criteria for a profession. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Carol P. WisemanNurse Educator
At the end of this session students will be able to:
1. Define the terms profession and professionalism.
2. Outline the criteria for a profession.
3. Discuss the arguments for classifying nursing as a profession.
A profession is a calling that requires advanced knowledge, skill, and preparation; and grows out of society’s need for special services.
A profession is an occupation based on specialized intellectual study and training, the purpose of which is to supply skilled services with ethical components.
Strong Theoretical Base
Theories define and clarify nursing and
the purpose of nursing practice.
Use of theory of nursing leads to
coordinated and less fragmented care.
Strong Theoretical Base
Florence Nightingale – 1859
Virginia Henderson – 1955
Dorothea Orem – 1971(Self Care)
Callista Roy 1976 (Adaptation Model)
Jean Watson – 1979 (Caring)
Patricia Benner – 1984 (Novice to Expert)
A profession has a unique body of knowledge/theory
There is a limited body of knowledge
that has been tested and identified as
underlying nursing practice
Prolonged Specialized TrainingThree years or more in college or universities.
Liberal arts education in addition to the biologic and social sciences and the nursing discipline.
Prolonged Specialized Training
Varying entry levels into profession –
Diploma, Associate Degree, BSc
Varying length of education
A profession has autonomy of practice
NCTT Determines scope of practice Control over registration Disciplinary powers Standards of education and practice
Strong Service Orientation A profession is motivated to serve the needs of the community, rather than its own self-interests.
Many consider altruism (selfless concern for others) the hallmark of a profession.
Nursing has a tradition of service to others.
A PROFESSION HAS A CODE OF ETHICS
ICN Code of Ethics and universal moral
principles serve as the blueprint for
other local codes of ethics.
Participation in the Professional Organization Trinidad & Tobago Registered Nurses Association (TTRNA)
For nursing to be a profession the TTRNA must be supported by the members of the occupation
Membership at approximately 45-50 %
A Credentialing System to Ensure Competence.
Must successfully complete RENR and be recommended by school Principal to be entered on the register as a Nurse.
Annual registration with the NCTT to practice as an RN in Trinidad and Tobago.
Advancement Of The Profession By On-going ResearchEvidence Based Nursing e.g. Wound management techniques Catheter care Retention of nurses Approaches to education Health promotion studies
Services offered traditionally associated
with wives and mothers.
Historically seen as subservient to
medicine.
Education requirements not yet
standardized
Three tier entry level into practice.
Autonomy not complete – still
dependent on medicine to direct most
of its practice
An individual who displays competent and skilful behaviors in alignment with their profession (Gokenbach,2012).
The act of behaving in a manner defined and expected by the chosen profession (Gokenbach,2012).
Embraces a set of attitudes, skills, and behaviors, attributes and values which are expected from those to whom society has extended the privilege of being considered a professional (Swick, 2000).
Those attitudes or ways of being that are born out of valuing ones work and which demonstrate a capacity and willingness to serve others.
A professional looks the part
The way one dresses symbolizes role identity, authority, professional image, and confidence- as well as the way the nurse feels about themselves (Mangum, et. Al., 1991).
Treatment of Others
A professional treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Commitment to lifelong learning
School is never out for us – keeping up with professional magazines and websites, attending personal or professional conferences, or simply by listening to and learning from others.
Attitude to work
Professionals are committed to excellence whether they “feel like it” or not, whether external circumstances warrant it or not.
“ Nursing is an art, and, if it is to be made
an art, requires as exclusive a devotion, as
hard a preparation, as any painter or
sculptor’s work; for what is the having to
do with dead canvas or cold marble,
compared with having to do with the living
body- the temple of God’s spirit? It is one of
the fine arts; I had almost said, the finest of
Fine Arts”