Professionalism in Nursing Education

The video discusses the journey of becoming a professional nurse, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the American Nursing Association's Code of Ethics. It highlights the need for respect and integrity in nursing education and identifies common disrespectful behaviors among students. The video provides strategies for promoting professionalism and the role of faculty in modeling and enforcing ethical conduct. It concludes with a call to action for students to embrace professionalism and offers resources for further learning.

What distinguishes a profession from any other job?

• Code of Ethics

• More vacation days

• Flexible working hours

• Higher salary

Which section of the American Nursing Association Code of Ethics addresses how a nurse should act?

• Section 1.5

• Section 2.1

• Section 4.2

• Section 3.4

What is one of the principles mentioned in section 1.5 of the American Nursing Association Code of Ethics?

• Respect for persons

• Financial integrity

• Technological advancement

• Environmental sustainability

Which of the following is considered a disrespectful behavior in nursing education?

• Arriving on time

• Sleeping in class

• Completing assignments early

• Participating in discussions

What should students do when they hear gossip about absent faculty or students?

• Ignore it

• Join the conversation

• Report it to the dean

• Call it out and walk away

What is a key strategy for students to promote a respectful environment?

• Treat faculty and peers with respect

• Skip classes occasionally

• Use phones during lectures

• Arrive late to class

What should students commit to in order to avoid disrespectful behavior?

• Skipping classes

• Using phones during lectures

• Not engaging in gossip

• Arriving late

What should nurse educators include in the student handbook?

• Grading rubrics

• Extracurricular activities

• Course schedules

• Zero tolerance for incivility

How should nurse educators handle violations of conduct norms?

• Ignore them

• Discuss in private

• Initiate discipline

• Give warnings

What is the most important role of a nurse educator in promoting professionalism?

• Providing extra credit

• Organizing social events

• Role modeling professional behavior

• Assigning more homework