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Unit 1 Foundations of the Profession

Unit 1 Foundations of the Profession. Karin Polifko, PhD, RN, CNAA. Chapter 1. From Practice to Professionalism: The Struggle Within . Nursing in Changing Times. Reorganizing Care New focus areas for nurses NJPC Expanding scope of practice Increased need for more education.

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Unit 1 Foundations of the Profession

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  1. Unit 1Foundations of the Profession Karin Polifko, PhD, RN, CNAA

  2. Chapter 1 From Practice to Professionalism: The Struggle Within

  3. Nursing in Changing Times • Reorganizing Care • New focus areas for nurses • NJPC • Expanding scope of practice • Increased need for more education

  4. Era of Ambiguity and Opportunity • Enhanced communication • Increased knowledge acquisition • Provision of culture-conscious patient care

  5. Professional Identity • Definition: “…fundamental to its formation are service to society, a distinct body of knowledge on which practice is based, self-regulation, adherence to a code of ethics, commitment to lifelong learning, and a unique subculture.”

  6. Professional Identity • Begins upon entry into school • Relationship development • “Failure to use professional nurses according to their education and expertise is a malady of misuse”

  7. Public Identity • N-STAT • What is our image in the media, among friends, professionally?

  8. Professional Workforce in the 21st Century

  9. Core Competencies • Collaborative relationships • Commitment to lifelong learning • Evaluation of outcomes of care • Informatics as “5th vital sign”

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