Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN)

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering the concepts, competencies, domains, behaviors, and benefits of Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN) based on lecture notes and AACN Essentials.

How do Godfrey and Young (2021) define Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN)?

Professional Identity in Nursing is defined as "A sense of oneself, and in relationship with others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse" (Godfrey & Young, 2021, p. 363).

How does Hinkley et al. (2023) describe the process of developing self-efficacy and becoming a nurse?

Self-efficacy is described as a complex process to determine who the individual nurse is in correlation to nursing. It requires self-focus, termed the little "n" of nursing in relation to the larger profession, where a person learns how to think, act, and feel as a nurse, culminating in the realization: "I am a nurse" (Hinkley et al., 2023, p. 176).

According to the AACN Essentials (2021), which sub-competencies define Professional Identity in Nursing under Domain 9: Professionalism?

The sub-competencies under Domain 9: Professionalism are:

• 9.5b: Demonstrate the core values of professional nursing identity
• 9.5f: Articulate nursing's unique professional identity to other interprofessional team members and the public
• 9.5g: Evaluate practice environments to ensure that nursing core values are demonstrated

According to the AACN Essentials (2021), which sub-competencies address the Image of Nursing under Domain X: Professional & Leadership Development?

The sub-competencies under Domain X: Professional & Leadership Development are:

• 10.3h: Communicate a consistent image of the nurse as a leader
• 10.3.i: Recognize the importance of nursing's contributions as leaders in practice and policy issues
• 10.3q: Advocate for the nursing profession in a manner that is consistent, positive, relevant, and distinctive

Based on this conceptual model, how are Identity, Personal Identity, and Professional Identity structured in relation to one another?

They are structured as concentric layers where overall Identity forms the outermost sphere, encompassing Personal Identity within it, which in turn encompasses Professional Identity at its core.

What are the four core domains or pillars of Professional Identity in Nursing?

1. Values and Ethics
2. Knowledge
3. Leadership
4. Professional Comportment

What is the official definition of the "Values and Ethics" domain in Professional Identity in Nursing?

"A set of core values and principles that guide conduct."

What is the official definition of the "Knowledge" domain in Professional Identity in Nursing?

"Analysis and application of information derived from nursing and other disciplines, experiences, critical reflection and scientific discovery."

What is the official definition of the "Leadership" domain in Professional Identity in Nursing?

"Inspiring self and others to transform a shared vision into reality."

What is the official definition of the "Professional Comportment" domain in Professional Identity in Nursing?

"A nurse's professional behavior demonstrated through words, actions and presence."

According to the 30-Item Professional Identity in Nursing Survey (PINS), what are the sub-elements under each of the four domains?

• Values and Ethics: Integrity, Caring, Empathy
• Knowledge: Clinical Judgment, Evaluation of Evidence, Recognizing Cues and Patterns
• Nurse as Leader: Advocate, Innovative Mindset, Effective Communication
• Professional Comportment: Respect to Others, Self-Regulation, Collaboration

What specific actions and practices demonstrate the "Values and Ethics" domain in clinical and professional nursing settings?

• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality by discussing patient care plans only with interprofessional team members directly participating in their care
• Read, understand, and apply the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in all workplace settings
• Actively participate in ethics committees and discussions
• Actively listen to patient fears and anxieties
• Develop caring relationships, create supportive and healing work environments, and provide regular support group sessions for nursing staff

What specific behaviors and practices demonstrate the "Knowledge" domain in nursing?

• Seek out professional development for new skills and knowledge related to practice and education
• Respect the need of lifelong learning
• Use credible research, standards, and evidence-based practice to guide clinical practice, policies, and procedures
• Review nursing and other interprofessional team literature

What desirable characteristics, actions, and advocacy roles define the "Leadership" domain in nursing?

• Characteristics: Advocacy, good listening and communication, teamwork, collaboration, conflict management, approachability, caring, knowledgeability, and acting as a mentor
• Actions: Advocate for appropriate personal protective equipment for all nurses and team members; actively participate on committees and quality improvement projects; demonstrate a leadership role; collaborate and communicate to provide safe quality patient care; and advocate for safe quality patient care and healthcare access for all patients

What practical actions demonstrate "Professional Comportment" for nurses, educators, and nursing students?

• Support a no-tolerance policy for incivility and model civil behavior in all practice settings
• Respect, value, and collaborate with other interprofessional team members while caring for patients
• Nurse educators: Model professional identity in nursing to students and implement professional identity curriculum
• Nursing students: Display and model professional identity in nursing
• Everyday professional habits: Arrive to work on time, greet other staff members, and dress per hospital policy

What are the individual nurse benefits of developing Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN)?

• Improved engagement
• Job satisfaction
• Better work/life balance
• Improved culture
• Professional development
• Growth
• Less burnout
• Empowerment

What are the three key organizational benefits of Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN) for healthcare organizations?

1. Improved Nurse Engagement
2. Improved Nurse Retention
3. Improved Patient Outcomes

What primary journal resource on professional identity in nursing is cited in the course study guide?

Owens, R. & Godfrey, N. (2022). Fostering professional identity in nursing. American Nurse Journal 17(9). pgs 12-16.