A registered nurse (RN), who now works as a nursing supervisor at a local hospital, is asked to talk about nursing at the career day at a local high school
When explaining to the students why nursing is a profession rather than a job, which criteria will the RN include to illustrate this point? Select all that apply.
A) Ongoing research
B) High salaries
C) Nursing shortage
D) Service orientation
E) General knowledge
Answer: A, D
Increasing research in nursing is contributing to nursing practice. Salary level is not a criterion for a profession. The number of practitioners is not related to professionalism. A service orientation differentiates nursing from occupations pursued primarily for profit. As a profession, nursing is establishing a well-defined body of knowledge and expertise.
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