Professional Identity in Nursing

Professional identity is defined as

• following the rules and protocols in nursing

• sense of oneself influenced by various characteristics to act, think and feel like a nurse

• deep understanding of others to support patients and to begin acting like a nurse

• ability to become a licensed nurse

True or false: Professional identity is a linear process formed once you are a practicing nurse

• True

• False

Which one of the following is not part of the 4 domains of professional identity in nursing?

• Values and Ethics

• Ethics and Support

• knowledge

• Nurse as Leader

• Professional Comportment

Failure to develop professional identity can lead to

• moral distress and

  burnout

• job satisfaction

  and quality care

• increased job retention and support

• improved well being