Abstract
The sensitivity of the nursing profession demands that certain educational model is installed into the future nurse before engaging in the professional practice. It is important that the future nurse is demonstrating abilities that are embodied in the professional frameworks and models for ethical and professional practice. The future nurse holds the key to the future of nursing, and as expected, there is a plethora of responsibility that waits in the field. With this kind of expectation, it is important for the person to be prepared and equipped with the core competencies to match the expectations and fully assert themselves within the profession. There are numerous challenges to professional practice and such competencies forms the fundamental paradigms of success in the profession (Rhodes et al., 2012). Therefore, the education of the future nurse should be centered on the acquisition of the core competencies to be able to discharge their duties with unparalleled levels of professionalism. The education is thus driven by the student and considers the students’ abilities and willingness to adapt to the new environment through conformity to professional and ethical values.
Core Competencies
Several competencies have been projected for the future nurse stipulating the expected mannerism within the professional practice to provide proper care to the patient. The practice presents numerous challenges to the new professional thus the need to create the behavioral models that govern the professional practice. It is critical that these competencies are adhered to, and the consequent result epitomizes professional ethics (Rhodes et al., 2012). The goal of the future nurse thus shifts to accommodate new challenges and cope in the most professional manner. These challenges provide dynamic requirements that can only be achieved through observance of the core competencies.
Adhere to Code for Nurses
The expectation of every practicing nurse is conformity to the code of ethics that outline the behavioral expectation of a professional nurse. In this regard, it is critical for the nurse to observe the competency to the letter. As asserted, the challenges of incompetent school behaviors surface at the practice, and the student is bound to a multiplicity of problems that must be overcome. Adherence to code for nurses propels the student to avoid shortcuts in the administration of the nursing knowledge and thoroughly go through the practice competently (Rhodes et al., 2012). Moral behaviors such as decent dressing must be administered properly and within the acceptable standards of the practice. Consequently, the future nurse is expected to dress professionally as well as conform to the standards of the practice.
Community service orientation
The profession deems a nurse as an advocate for the patients thus should be able to comprehend their needs and take appropriate action to settle the needs (Rhodes et al., 2012). In this view, it is the prerogative of the practicing nurse to meet to acknowledge that community service is part of the practice and act whenever necessary. It is critical to understand that community service is indispensable and inseparable with the practice.
Continuing education
The profession incorporates endless education. As asserted, the student must know that the practice encourages them to learn and remind themselves of ideas and knowledge for operations. It thus encourages the student to seek assistance from the seniors if necessary without being pertinent to pride. Additionally, the student should find it meaningful to follow the Nurse Practice Act guidelines (Rhodes et al., 2012).
Research: development, evaluation, use
The practice inculcates appropriate use of evidence to dispute other suggestions and that it must be administered through professional behavior (Rhodes et al., 2012). It is thus the responsibility of the nurse to promote safe practice. The student nurse must protect thus them with professionalism.
Self-Regulation: Autonomy
There are standard expectations of a nurse stipulated in the Nursing Practice Act thus the student should always have adequate knowledge about the particular state act governing the practice (Rhodes et al., 2012). It is important for the student nurses to acquaint themselves with the practice laws within every state where they practice helping in know what they should administer and how it should be done.
Professional organization participation
There is the need for every nurse to participate in the policy making within their areas of operations and the community. According to the competency, it is prudent for nurses to have self-regulation to avoid damage to their practice. Hence they must voice in the legislature (Rhodes et al., 2012).
Publication/communication
According to the competency, it is imperative for the nursing to uphold appropriate modes of communication that have respect, positive attitude, flexibility, and accountability (Rhodes et al., 2012). It is critical for the student nurse to be exposed to ethical communication that does not restrain working relationship but encourages teamwork.
Conclusion
In summary, the professional mannerism of student nurse is fundamental to the success of the practice. The practice is often patient-centered thus the student must prepare adequately to handle the challenges posed by the practice. Therefore, the future nurse must reflect i=on the core competencies as a weapon for professional success.
References
Rhodes, M. K., Schutt, M. S., Langham, G. W., & Bilotta, D. E. (2012). The Journey to Nursing Professionalism: A Learner-Centered Approach. Nursing Education Perspectives, 33(1), 27-29
