Nursing as a Profession

Discuss the characteristics of a

profession.
What is a profession?

A profession is a calling that requires

special knowledge, skill, and preparation.
Criteria for a Profession
 Complex occupation
 Self-employed
 Person-oriented
 Altruistic service
 Long training
Criteria for a Profession
 Organized
 Code of Ethics
 Competence tested
 Licensed
 High income & prestige
Criteria for a Profession
• Complex occupation
• Person-oriented
• Altruistic service
• Long training
• Organized
*Flexner
Discuss the influences of nursing organizations on
the profession of nursing.

 American Nurses Association

 National League for Nursing
 Sigma Theta Tau International
 American Association of College of
Nursing
American Nurses’ Association
• Research
•Economic and General Welfare
•Communication
•Continuing Education
• Legal/Political Representation
• Standards
American Association of
Colleges of Nursing
establish quality standards for
bachelor's- and graduate-degree
nursing education,
assist deans and directors to implement
those standards,
American Association of
Colleges of Nursing
influence the nursing profession to
improve health care,
and promote public support of
baccalaureate and graduate education,
research, and practice in nursing
National League for Nursing

Ensure the public need for nursing is

met.
Accredits schools of nursing: LPN,
Diploma, BSN, higher degree.
Sigma Theta Tau, International

International Nursing Honor Society

Promotes leadership and scholarship
in nursing, recognize superior
achievement, foster high professional
standards.
http://www.nursingsociety.org/