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Professionalism

Professionalism. Ellen Bowser, MS, RD, LD, RN Susan Horky, LCSW. How we became interested:. Ellen… Susan…. Professionalism…. …is often context-based But there are also constants: Respect Responsibility Boundaries Normative behaviors. Meeting deadlines Coming to class

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Professionalism

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  1. Professionalism Ellen Bowser, MS, RD, LD, RN Susan Horky, LCSW

  2. How we became interested: • Ellen… • Susan…

  3. Professionalism… • …is often context-based • But there are also constants: • Respect • Responsibility • Boundaries • Normative behaviors

  4. Meeting deadlines Coming to class Respectful interactions Clear, direct communication Appearance Not answering for others Answering emails Participating in group projects Responsibility Not monopolizing Not belittling Paying attention What IS professionalism??

  5. Why does professionalism matter? • As a student • Research opportunities • References • Internships • As a working professional • Respect • Pay increase • Safety of boundaries • Referrals

  6. Is professionalism intuitive? • For some, not others • Why is this?

  7. What feelings are evoked when someone is told to act professional? • Anger/rebellion • Don’t tell me how I have to act • Fear • I don’t know how to act • I won’t be good enough • Sadness • I don’t want to grow up!

  8. In what ways is professionalism both visible and invisible? • Appearance • Dress • Eye contact • Tone of voice • Attitude • Respectful • Responsible • Interested • Boundaried

  9. In what ways does professionalism also involve ethics? • Not fabricating data • Not cutting corners • Not showing favoritism • Not being prejudiced • Not submitting same article to several journals

  10. Professional behavior: • How do you demonstrate respect? • How do you demonstrate responsibility? • How do you earn respect?

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