A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about professionalism. The educator teaches the students that a profession is distinguished from other kinds of occupations through which methods?
Select all that apply.
A) By being economically responsible
B) By participating in ongoing research
C) By acquiring specialized education
D) By being autonomous
E) By socializing with other nurses
Answer: B, C, D
A profession is generally distinguished from other kinds of occupations by (a) its requirement of prolonged, specialized training to acquire a body of knowledge that supports the role to be performed; (b) an orientation of the individual toward service, either to a community or to an organization; (c) ongoing research; (d) a code of ethics; (e) autonomy; and (f) a professional organization. Socializing with other nurses and being economically responsible are not included in the criteria for distinguishing nursing as a profession.
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