Concept
Definition
…professional
Professionalism identity in nursing is
defined as a sense of
oneself 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.
(Giddens, 2021, p
363)
Scope
Identity formation
Attributes/Criteria
>Doing
>Being
>Acting ethically
>Flourishing
>Changing
identities
Objectives
> Identifies the
attributes and
criteria in
forming and
fostering
professional
identity.
Exemplars
 Standards of
Nursing
Practice

Entry-Level
Competencies

Becoming a
Registered
Nurse in NS

Continuing
Competence
and reflective
practice

Scope of
practice, roles
and
responsibilities
(RN ACT)

Advocacy,
integrity,
compassion,
courage,
humility,
human
flourishing

Comportment

Jurisprudence
Readings and Learning Activities
READ:
Godfrey, N., Young, E. (2021). Professional Identity. In J.F. Giddens (Ed), Concepts for Nursing Practice
(3rd ed., pp.363-370). Elsevier.
Concept 37
Potter,P. Perry, A.,Ross-Kerr J.C., & Wood, M., Astle, B.J. , Duggleby,W., (2019) Canadian Fundamentals of
Nursing (6th ed.). Toronto,ON:Mosby
Chapter 7 Nursing values and Ethics
READ:
Clickner, D.A. & Shirey, M.R. (2013). Professional comportment: The missing element in nursing practice. Nursing
Forum48 (2). Pp.106-113. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nuf.12014/full
CNA (2015). Framework for the practice of registered nurses in Canada.
https://www.cna-aiic.ca/~/media/cna/page-content/pdf-en/framework-for-the-pracice-of-registered-nurses-incanada.pdf
Nova Scotia College of Nursing.(2017). Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses. Halifax, N.S. : Author
https://cdn1.nscn.ca/sites/default/files/documents/resources/RN%20Standards%20of%20Practice.pdf
Nova Scotia College of Nursing (2013). Entry-level competencies for registered nurses. Halifax, N.S.:
https://cdn1.nscn.ca/sites/default/files/documents/resources/EntryLevelCompetenciesRN.pdf
NSCN (2020). Continuing Competence Program For Registered Nurses and NP’s .Halifax,NS.: author.
https://www.nscn.ca/professional-practice/continuing-competence/continuing-competence-program/continuingcompetence-program-rns-and-nps
RN Act
NSCN (2018) Professional presence : A guideline for nurses Halifax, NS.:Author.
https://www.nscn.ca/professional-practice/practice-support/practice-support-tools/professional-presence/profess
NSCN (2013). RN Study Guide for Jurisprudence.
http://crnns.ca/registration/licensing-exams/jurisprudence-exams/rn-study-guide/
Textbook Guided Reading questions
What is your definition of nursing ? What is the NSCN definition of nursing?
What is the difference between an association and a college ( ex. a nursing association versus a college )
Explore the LPN and RN standards on the NSCN website noting similarities and differences.
Discuss Duty to care in relation to the COVID 19 pandemic .
Discuss Fitness to practice.
Describe the accreditation process for nursing education programs in Nova Scotia.
Describe the continuing competency program for RN’s in Nova Scotia
What is a jurisprudence exam ?
Describe and compare the following documents : Standards of Nursing practice for Registered Nurses: Entry
level competencies for Registered Nurses; Requisite skills and Abilities for nurses.
View the following video on the NSCN website (see Link on Moodle )
h youtu.be/DG8YdxPNsTUps://youtu.be/DG8YdxPNsTU
Interrelated Concepts :
Describe how the concept of professional identity is related to the interrelated concepts as outlined in Figure
37.4 (Giddens, 2021, pp 366)