Throughout the course of the nursing program, professionalism is exemplified by the faculty. The student nurse practices professionalism by which of the following?
1. Acquiring characteristics considered to be professional
2. Maintaining professional character and spirit
3. Learning about the influences of Florence Nightingale
4. Upholding the standards of the profession
2. Maintaining professional character and spirit
Rationale:
Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set of attributes and a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment. Florence Nightingale influenced nursing professionalism a great deal, but simply learning about her influence does not constitute professionalism because it refers to a way of life. Professionalization is the process of becoming professional, which is acquiring characteristics considered to be professional and upholding the standards of a profession.
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