Nursing Professionalism - Page 35

Nurses must possess an understanding of the ethics of the nursing profession and the responsibilities imposed on the nurse's professional practice. Nurses may, over time and because of a variety of reasons, lose sight of the professional conduct expected. Nursing Professionalism will include discussions about the individual NPA, Code of Ethics, as well as solidify the competent image that portrays the nurse as we should be: Educated, Professional, Articulate, Critical Thinkers.