Nursing as a Profession

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Nursing as a Profession

• Discuss the characteristics of a profession.

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What is a profession?
A profession is a calling that requires special
knowledge, skill, and preparation.
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Criteria for a Profession

• Complex occupation
• Self-employed
• Person-oriented
• Altruistic service
• Long training

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Criteria for a Profession

• Organized
• Code of Ethics
• Competence tested
• Licensed
• High income prestige

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Criteria for a Profession

• Complex occupation
• Person-oriented
• Altruistic service
• Long training
• Organized

Flexner
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Discuss the influences of nursing organizations
on the profession of nursing.

• American Nurses Association
• National League for Nursing
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• American Association of College of Nursing

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American Nurses Association

• Research
• Economic and General Welfare
• Communication
• Continuing Education
• Legal/Political Representation
• Standards

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
establish quality standards for bachelor's- and
graduate-degree nursing education, assist deans
and directors to implement those standards,
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
influence the nursing profession to improve
health care, and promote public support of
baccalaureate and graduate education, research,
and practice in nursing
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National League for Nursing
Ensure the public need for nursing is
met. Accredits schools of nursing LPN, Diploma,
BSN, higher degree.
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Sigma Theta Tau, International
International Nursing Honor Society Promotes
leadership and scholarship in nursing, recognize
superior achievement, foster high professional
standards. http//www.nursingsociety.org/