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Objectives of this assignment are - - 1. Explore the role of registered nurses in contemporary Australia through the analysis of a nurse’s reflection on her role.
- 2. Identify professional aspects of the registered nurse’s role.
- 3. Discuss the concept of a professional identity and the support for this concept from published resources.
- 4. Demonstrate professional written communication in the format of an Academic assignment.
Description
This assignment requires you to consider the notion of nurses working as professionals in their field and consequently possessing a professional identity. Published literature provides discussion on nursing as a profession and the professional identity of nurses.
The assignment has two sections – an Essay and a Reflective exercise.
Part A: Essay utilising a nurse’s written piece and student sourced academic literature
1. Read the ABC News article titled: “‘Just a nurse’: Queensland woman writes open letter to woman at corner store” (Just a Nurse, 2016).
2. Consider the question: “Does Caitlin Brassington demonstrate a professional identity?” Provide your answer, including a thesis statement (theme) and supporting arguments.
3. Discuss the notion of professional identity and aspects of Caitlin’s self- description of her role as a registered nurse which demonstrate professionalism or professional attributes within this role. Within this discussion utilise examples from Caitlin’s blog which support your response to the assignment question. It is expected that academic literature++ through the use of suitable journal articles will be used to support your argument.
Part B:
Provide a one to two paragraph reflection on your thoughts in relation to your own professional identity.
