Professional identity

NURS 301: Transitions Professional Identity in Nursing Scholarly Paper

Professional identity in nursing is "a sense of oneself, and in relation to others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse." - Definition of Professional Identity in Nursing adopted by the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing, September 2019 © 2022 University of Kansas/ISPIN The concept of professionalism is grounded in virtue ethics (emphasizing character, etc.) and integrates both social and character development into a professional identity that is dynamic, situated, and lifelong. Your professional identity will grow as you continually evaluate personal and collegial perspectives about what truly constitutes professional practice. In addition, personal needs and characteristics are contributing factors for the role development of RNs returning to school. In this paper, you will analyze who you are as a nurse and how your professional practice reflects your unique professional identity. You will have the opportunity to describe your own philosophy, identify a nursing theory to which you personally relate to, and explore and present a professional role that is of interest to you.

Program Student Learner Outcomes Formulate a sustainable professional nursing identity that encompasses nursing’s characteristics and values. Course Outcomes Demonstrate an awareness of the role of the professional nurse within organizational systems. Describe how nursing theory impacts nursing practice and an evolving professional identity. Reflect on personal and professional actions based on the attributes of professional nursing practice. Assignment Objectives

• Relate a nursing theory/theorist that impacts nursing practice and an evolving professional identity. • Articulate nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to guide in the formation of professional nursing identity. • Reflect on core nursing values and ethical principles that are significant in the identity formation of the professional nurse. • Explore the management of conflict between personal and professional responsibilities. • Construct lifelong learning approaches for ongoing professional development for professional identity in nursing for nurses in practice. • Develop a professional growth and development plan inclusive of practice excellence, life-long learning, and professional engagement. • Engage in peer evaluation.

Writing Intensive Objectives

• Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.

• Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding. • Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view. • Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking. • Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.

Assignment Guidelines

• Formal writing of 3000 words (approximately 10 pages) • Use the template: Sample APA Paper for guidelines and formatting

There are phases to this assignment over the weeks ahead, including a draft, a peer review, final edits, and then support from tutor.com or the writing center before final submission. Student: Final Point Total on Paper: /75 pts

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points 5 Points 3 Points 1 Points 0 Points

Introduction & Focus

Paper begins with strong intro (no “Introduction” heading to this segment, provided a brief/clear description of what the paper is about).

The introduction is provided, though less than clear and/or a heading termed “Introduction” is erroneously used.

The introduction is unclear and weak, with no focus.

No introduction or focus stated.

20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 0 Points

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points Nursing Theory/Theorist

Author has clearly presented the nurse theorist/theory for which their practice aligns; a description of this theory is clear. Student has fully described how/why their practice embodies/reflects this theory base.

This element identifies nursing theory and student’s theory alignment but is not clearly explained and/or lacking evidence.

Evidence of theory understanding and alignment to personal practice is superficial or illogical.

No evidence of theory understanding or alignment to personal practice.

20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 0 Points Formation of Professional Identity

Articulates nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to guide the formation of professional nursing identity. Reflects on core nursing values and ethical principles that are significant in the identity formation of the professional nurse. Discusses how to manage conflict between personal and professional responsibilities.

Formation of professional nursing identity is briefed but could have been more in- depth to demonstrate full perspective.

Formation of professional nursing identity is incomplete and lacked focus. Does not clearly reflect on core nursing values and ethical principles.

No discussion on formation of professional identity or reflection on core nursing values and ethical principles.

20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 0 Points

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points Overview of Professional Development Plan

Develops a professional growth and development plan (PDP) inclusive of practice excellence, life-long learning, and professional engagement. Uses the provided Professional Development Plan Table Template to guide the development of all elements of the PDP and includes the plan as an appendix in the paper after the reference page. Summarizes each of the three elements in the body of the paper. Refers to appendix in the body of the paper.

Addressed most but missing one of the elements in the paper and professional development plan guidelines.

Addressed some but missing two of the elements in the paper and professional development plan guidelines.

Missing more than two elements in the paper and professional development plan guidelines.

5 Points 3 Points 1 Point 0 Points Conclusion

Writes a conclusion as a lasting impression, summarizing the main parts of the paper. Includes how this specific assignment has supported reflection as a professional person in the discipline of nursing.

Conclusion does not synthesize the major points in the paper or contains new information that should be in the body of the paper.

Conclusion is poorly written.

Conclusion is missing.

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points 5 Points 3 Points 1 Points 0 Points Presentation Paper aligns to 7th

edition APA style, as outlined in the assignment. In-text citations and references are accurately presented. Word count is met. THREE current references, at minimum, support this reflection and written essay.

Paper is organized, clear, flows well, is engaging, with no spelling or grammatical errors. Tone is professional and informative. Evidence of assignment review (feedback) by tutor is submitted with assignment.

A few grammatical errors are present and/or formatting/APA does not fully meet APA criteria, or word count is not met, or no evidence of assignment review by tutors was submitted. (generally, -1 point for one error, -2 for two, etc.)

Numerous grammatical errors, and/or content is poorly presented, and/or APA criteria is largely missed.

Or, no evidence of assignment review by tutors was submitted.

Text did not flow throughout paper. Transitions are not present. Proofreading did not occur. Greater than 10 unique errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or APA. No evidence of tutor review.

NURS 301: Transitions Professional Identity in Nursing Scholarly Paper

Professional identity in nursing is "a sense of oneself, and in relation to others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse." - Definition of Professional Identity in Nursing adopted by the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing, September 2019 © 2022 University of Kansas/ISPIN The concept of professionalism is grounded in virtue ethics (emphasizing character, etc.) and integrates both social and character development into a professional identity that is dynamic, situated, and lifelong. Your professional identity will grow as you continually evaluate personal and collegial perspectives about what truly constitutes professional practice. In addition, personal needs and characteristics are contributing factors for the role development of RNs returning to school. In this paper, you will analyze who you are as a nurse and how your professional practice reflects your unique professional identity. You will have the opportunity to describe your own philosophy, identify a nursing theory to which you personally relate to, and explore and present a professional role that is of interest to you.

Program Student Learner Outcomes Formulate a sustainable professional nursing identity that encompasses nursing’s characteristics and values. Course Outcomes Demonstrate an awareness of the role of the professional nurse within organizational systems. Describe how nursing theory impacts nursing practice and an evolving professional identity. Reflect on personal and professional actions based on the attributes of professional nursing practice. Assignment Objectives

• Relate a nursing theory/theorist that impacts nursing practice and an evolving professional identity. • Articulate nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to guide in the formation of professional nursing identity. • Reflect on core nursing values and ethical principles that are significant in the identity formation of the professional nurse. • Explore the management of conflict between personal and professional responsibilities. • Construct lifelong learning approaches for ongoing professional development for professional identity in nursing for nurses in practice. • Develop a professional growth and development plan inclusive of practice excellence, life-long learning, and professional engagement. • Engage in peer evaluation.

Writing Intensive Objectives

• Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.

• Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding. • Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view. • Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking. • Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.

Assignment Guidelines

• Formal writing of 3000 words (approximately 10 pages) • Use the template: Sample APA Paper for guidelines and formatting

There are phases to this assignment over the weeks ahead, including a draft, a peer review, final edits, and then support from tutor.com or the writing center before final submission. Student: Final Point Total on Paper: /75 pts

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points 5 Points 3 Points 1 Points 0 Points

Introduction & Focus

Paper begins with strong intro (no “Introduction” heading to this segment, provided a brief/clear description of what the paper is about).

The introduction is provided, though less than clear and/or a heading termed “Introduction” is erroneously used.

The introduction is unclear and weak, with no focus.

No introduction or focus stated.

20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 0 Points

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points Nursing Theory/Theorist

Author has clearly presented the nurse theorist/theory for which their practice aligns; a description of this theory is clear. Student has fully described how/why their practice embodies/reflects this theory base.

This element identifies nursing theory and student’s theory alignment but is not clearly explained and/or lacking evidence.

Evidence of theory understanding and alignment to personal practice is superficial or illogical.

No evidence of theory understanding or alignment to personal practice.

20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 0 Points Formation of Professional Identity

Articulates nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to guide the formation of professional nursing identity. Reflects on core nursing values and ethical principles that are significant in the identity formation of the professional nurse. Discusses how to manage conflict between personal and professional responsibilities.

Formation of professional nursing identity is briefed but could have been more in- depth to demonstrate full perspective.

Formation of professional nursing identity is incomplete and lacked focus. Does not clearly reflect on core nursing values and ethical principles.

No discussion on formation of professional identity or reflection on core nursing values and ethical principles.

20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 0 Points

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points Overview of Professional Development Plan

Develops a professional growth and development plan (PDP) inclusive of practice excellence, life-long learning, and professional engagement. Uses the provided Professional Development Plan Table Template to guide the development of all elements of the PDP and includes the plan as an appendix in the paper after the reference page. Summarizes each of the three elements in the body of the paper. Refers to appendix in the body of the paper.

Addressed most but missing one of the elements in the paper and professional development plan guidelines.

Addressed some but missing two of the elements in the paper and professional development plan guidelines.

Missing more than two elements in the paper and professional development plan guidelines.

5 Points 3 Points 1 Point 0 Points Conclusion

Writes a conclusion as a lasting impression, summarizing the main parts of the paper. Includes how this specific assignment has supported reflection as a professional person in the discipline of nursing.

Conclusion does not synthesize the major points in the paper or contains new information that should be in the body of the paper.

Conclusion is poorly written.

Conclusion is missing.

Exemplary Proficient Developing Unacceptable Comments Points 5 Points 3 Points 1 Points 0 Points Presentation Paper aligns to 7th

edition APA style, as outlined in the assignment. In-text citations and references are accurately presented. Word count is met. THREE current references, at minimum, support this reflection and written essay.

Paper is organized, clear, flows well, is engaging, with no spelling or grammatical errors. Tone is professional and informative. Evidence of assignment review (feedback) by tutor is submitted with assignment.

A few grammatical errors are present and/or formatting/APA does not fully meet APA criteria, or word count is not met, or no evidence of assignment review by tutors was submitted. (generally, -1 point for one error, -2 for two, etc.)

Numerous grammatical errors, and/or content is poorly presented, and/or APA criteria is largely missed.

Or, no evidence of assignment review by tutors was submitted.

Text did not flow throughout paper. Transitions are not present. Proofreading did not occur. Greater than 10 unique errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or APA. No evidence of tutor review.