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The practice of nursing in which interventions are
Evidence-based practice based on data from research that demonstrates that
they are appropriate and successful
Position A group of tasks assigned to one individual
A group of positions similar in nature and level of skills
Job
that can be carried out by one or more individuals
A group of jobs similar in type of work that are usually
Occupation
found throughout industry or work environment
A type of occupation that requires prolonged
preparation and formal qualifications and meets
Profession
certain higher level criteria that raise it to a level
above that of an occupation
Professional A person who belongs to and practices a profession
The demonstration of high-level personal, ethical, and
Professionalism
skill characteristics of a member of a profession
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-High intellectual level
-High level of individual responsibility and
accountability
-Specialized body of knowledge
-Knowledge that can be learned in institutions of
higher education
-Public service and altruistic activities
-Public service valued over financial gain
-Relatively high degree of autonomy and
Traits that define a
independence of practice
profession
-Need for a well-organized and strong organization
representing the members of the profession and
controlling the quality of practice
-A code of ethics that guides the members of the
profession in their practice
-Strong professional identity and commitment to the
development of the profession
-Demonstration of professional competency and
possession of a legally recognized license
On a daily basis, nurses use assessment skills and
High Intellectual Level knowledge, use the ability to reason, and make
routine judgments based on clients' conditions
Nurses are often the primary, and frequently the only
defendants named when errors are made that result in
High Level of Individual injury to the client. The concept of accountability has
Responsibility and legal, ethical, and professional implications that
Accountability include accepting responsibility for actions taken to
provide client care and for the consequences of
actions that are not performed
As more nurses obtain advanced degrees, conduct
Specialized Body of research, and develop philosophies and theories
Knowledge about nursing, the body of knowledge increases in
the scope and quality
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