Understanding recurring themes that have emerged in the history of nursing is essential in the practice of these healthcare professionals. They are helpful in understanding problems that appear in the current times. These themes include low payment or the hard work of nurses, regulation and shortage, lack of necessary education, autonomy, and unity. They also have implications for current workforce issues and healthcare policies as they directly affect them. Thus, insufficient remuneration causes dissatisfaction on the part of nurses and can lead to turnover and layoffs. Establishing the right policy in relation to these medical professionals can significantly change the situation, and improve satisfaction and the quality of services.
For me, the concept of professionalism implies reliability and the availability of qualifications in the provision of health services. Moreover, this concept should include a demonstration that a professional takes care of every aspect of the work performed (Lee & Park, 2017). It can also be expressed in organizational aspects and the ability to work in a team. Observing the work of an expert nurse helped me realize the importance of professionalism, as I observed how to behave in a critical situation.
Moreover, I believe that a nurse should have practical communication skills. This skill is essential when interacting with patients, family members, nursing students, and colleagues (Expósito et al., 2018; Hwang & Shin, 2017). In my opinion, the key factor that affects the professional image of a nurse is the formation of the right work values. Hence, this specialist should understand how to prioritize in the workplace and abstract from their problems to be the most effective.
The concepts of autonomy, responsibility, and accountability play a valuable role in the practice of a medical professional. Thus, autonomy implies the preservation of individuality and adherence to principles and motivation. In practice, this can be expressed as the ability to make informed decisions based on your own judgments and not others’. The concepts of responsibility and accountability both assume responsibility for decisions and actions taken. In the work of a nurse, an example of these concepts can be the answer for the results of prescribed treatment for the patient.
References
Expósito, J. S., Costa, C. L., Agea, J. L. D., Izquierdo, M. D. C., & Rodríguez, D. J. (2018). Ensuring relational competency in critical care: Importance of nursing students’ communication skills.Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 44, 85-91. Web.
Hwang, E., & Shin, S. (2017). Factors impacting nursing professionalism among nursing students.Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing, 31(1), 97-108. Web.
Lee, E. S., & Park, M. S. (2017). A Study of convergence relationships among nurses’ image, professional self-concept and nursing professionalism in nursing students.Journal of Digital Convergence, 15(1), 311-320. Web.