Module 4

Characteristics of a Profession

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Intellectual Foundation

Research-Based Knowledge

Specialized Education

Strong Organization

Altruistic Motivation

Hall's Framework for Professionalism

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Professional Organization

Public Service Belief

Self-Regulation

Beyond Economics

Practice Autonomy

Professional Organization

Used as primary point of reference for guidance rather than the workplace alone

Public Service Belief

Strong belief in the value of public service and commitment to contributing to the greater good of society

Self-Regulation

Belief in self-regulation through professional standards, peer review, and accountability mechanisms within the profession.

Beyond Economics

Driven by intrinsic motivation and professional calling rather than financial rewards alone

Practice Autonomy

A strong sense of autonomy in practice decisions, with professional judgment guiding clinical and ethical choices independently

Collegiality

Promotion of a supportive and healthy work environment through cooperation and recognition of interdependence among members of the nursing profession

QSEN Institute

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses focusing on six core competencies

QSEN six core competencies

patient-centered care

teamwork and collaboration

evidence-based practice

safety

informatics

quality improvement

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IPEC Competencies

Interprofessional Education Collaborative

AACN Essentials

defines professionalism and expectations for career progression

Three Foundational Documents

Nursing's Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession

Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements

Nursing's Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession

articulates nursing's obligation to patients and society

Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

establishes clear expectations of the professional role

Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements

Provides ethical principles to strengthen and guide decision-making in complex clinical and professional situations

Which organization is responsible for development of the NCLEX examination and works with state boards of nursing?

National Council of State Boards of Nursing