Professional Identity of the Nurse

Title of Assignment

Professional Identity of the Nurse: Putting it All Together

Purpose of Assignment:

According to Larson, Brady, Engelmann, Perkins, and Shultz (2013), ”the development of professional identity is a continuous process that begins with admission to the nursing program and evolves throughout one’s professional career in a dynamic and fluid process where interacting relationship of education and practice lead to self-reflection, growth, and human flourishing” (p. 138).

Larson, J., Brady, N., Engelmann, L., Perkins, B., & Shultz, C. (2013). The formation of professional identity in nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives.34 (2). p 138.

Course Competency(s):

Describe the foundations of nursing practice.

Identify roles and responsibilities for safe nursing practice in the healthcare environment.

Explain the roles and scope of practice for members of the intraprofessional team.

Instructions: .

Content:

Prepare a three to four-page written assignment that includes the following:

· Introduction to the assignment (sections of the assignment: caring, professional identity, and professional organizations/associations)

· Explain your belief of caring in nursing (self, nursing, environment, and profession)

· Describe your professional identity including your beliefs, values, motives, and experiences

· Discuss one to two professional organizations/associations you plan to be involved in during your nursing career

· Conclusion (reflect on the criteria of the assignment; caring, professional identity, and professional organizations/associations)

· Use at least two credible resources to support your findings. For example, one of the resources could be the website for a professional organization or association, and another resource could be a textbook. These resources must be integrated into the body of your paper using at least two in-text citations. Be sure to use proper APA format and style.

Format:

· Three to four-page written assignment

· Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)

· Logical, original and insightful

· Professional organization, style, and mechanics in APA format

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