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TRENDS CONCEPT REVIEW GUIDE 2026
POLICY TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
ISSUES
◉ What does professional identity in nursing encompass? Answer: A
sense of oneself in relation to others, influenced by the norms and
values of the nursing discipline.
◉ What is professional identity formation? Answer: The process by
which a student nurse begins to think, act, and feel like a nurse.
◉ What are the key responsibilities of a nurse? Answer: To
administer quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care and to be
accountable to oneself, patients, and peers.
◉ What are the attributes of professional identity in nursing?
Answer: Doing, being, acting ethically, flourishing, and changing
identities.
◉ What does 'doing' refer to in the context of nursing professional
identity? Answer: Incorporating societal and professional codes,
standards, and skill orientation.
,◉ What does 'being' signify in nursing? Answer: A personal view of
professionalism that involves doing the right thing even when no
one is watching.
◉ How is ethical behavior defined in nursing? Answer: Being
attentive to what is considered right and good from both societal
and professional perspectives.
◉ What does 'flourishing' mean in the context of nursing? Answer:
Understanding the concepts of doing and being with a sense of
positive transformational growth.
◉ What is meant by 'changing identities' in nursing? Answer:
Recognizing that individuals have multiple identities that evolve and
require reworking of personal identity.
◉ What exemplifies integrity in nursing practice? Answer: Following
through with patient care tasks, such as administering medications
on time.
◉ How can compassion be demonstrated in nursing? Answer: By
taking time to talk with patients and their families and responding
to their needs with genuine interest.
, ◉ What is an example of courage in nursing? Answer: Speaking up
about hygiene practices or advocating for changes in nursing
practice.
◉ What does humility involve in the nursing profession? Answer:
Realistically viewing situations and acknowledging one's role in
errors without over-accepting blame.
◉ What is the role of advocacy in nursing? Answer: Listening to and
communicating with families about their loved ones' care and needs.
◉ What does human flourishing entail in nursing? Answer:
Encouraging patients and creating a supportive environment for
their healing.
◉ What are some interventions to achieve professional identity
formation? Answer: Hearing expectations clearly, engaging in
reflection, and building relationships.
◉ Why is self-care important for nurses? Answer: To maintain
personal well-being and effectively care for patients.
◉ What is the science of nursing practice? Answer: Evidence-based
practice grounded in a continually evolving body of knowledge.
TRENDS CONCEPT REVIEW GUIDE 2026
POLICY TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
ISSUES
◉ What does professional identity in nursing encompass? Answer: A
sense of oneself in relation to others, influenced by the norms and
values of the nursing discipline.
◉ What is professional identity formation? Answer: The process by
which a student nurse begins to think, act, and feel like a nurse.
◉ What are the key responsibilities of a nurse? Answer: To
administer quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care and to be
accountable to oneself, patients, and peers.
◉ What are the attributes of professional identity in nursing?
Answer: Doing, being, acting ethically, flourishing, and changing
identities.
◉ What does 'doing' refer to in the context of nursing professional
identity? Answer: Incorporating societal and professional codes,
standards, and skill orientation.
,◉ What does 'being' signify in nursing? Answer: A personal view of
professionalism that involves doing the right thing even when no
one is watching.
◉ How is ethical behavior defined in nursing? Answer: Being
attentive to what is considered right and good from both societal
and professional perspectives.
◉ What does 'flourishing' mean in the context of nursing? Answer:
Understanding the concepts of doing and being with a sense of
positive transformational growth.
◉ What is meant by 'changing identities' in nursing? Answer:
Recognizing that individuals have multiple identities that evolve and
require reworking of personal identity.
◉ What exemplifies integrity in nursing practice? Answer: Following
through with patient care tasks, such as administering medications
on time.
◉ How can compassion be demonstrated in nursing? Answer: By
taking time to talk with patients and their families and responding
to their needs with genuine interest.
, ◉ What is an example of courage in nursing? Answer: Speaking up
about hygiene practices or advocating for changes in nursing
practice.
◉ What does humility involve in the nursing profession? Answer:
Realistically viewing situations and acknowledging one's role in
errors without over-accepting blame.
◉ What is the role of advocacy in nursing? Answer: Listening to and
communicating with families about their loved ones' care and needs.
◉ What does human flourishing entail in nursing? Answer:
Encouraging patients and creating a supportive environment for
their healing.
◉ What are some interventions to achieve professional identity
formation? Answer: Hearing expectations clearly, engaging in
reflection, and building relationships.
◉ Why is self-care important for nurses? Answer: To maintain
personal well-being and effectively care for patients.
◉ What is the science of nursing practice? Answer: Evidence-based
practice grounded in a continually evolving body of knowledge.
