| Knowledge | 1.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 1.1 A body of knowledge that is theoretical, practical and clinical. | |
| 1.2 Being able to apply that knowledge. | |
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1.3 Using theoretical and/or evidence-based rationale for practice. |
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| 1.4 Synthesizing information from a variety of sources. | |
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1.5 Using information or evidence from nursing and other disciplines to inform practice. |
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| 1.6 Sharing or communicating knowledge with colleagues, clients, family and others to continually improve care and health outcomes. | |
| Spirit of Inquiry | 2.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 2.1 Being open-minded and having the desire to explore new knowledge. | |
| 2.2 Asking questions leading to the generation of knowledge and refinement of existing knowledge. | |
| 2.3 Striving to define patterns of responses from clients, stakeholders and their context. | |
| 2.4 Being committed to life-long learning | |
| Accountability | 3.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 3.1 Understanding the meaning of self-regulation and its implications for practice. | |
| 3.2 Using legislation, standards of practice and a code of ethics to clarify one's scope of practice. | |
| 3.3 Being committed to work with clients and families to achieve desired outcomes. | |
| 3.4 Being actively engaged in advancing the quality of care. | |
| 3.5 Recognizing personal capabilities, knowledge base and areas for development. | |
| Autonomy | 4.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 4.1 Working independently and exercising decision-making within one's appropriate scope of practice. | |
| 4.2 Recognizing relational autonomy and the effects of the context and relationships on this autonomy. | |
| 4.3 Becoming aware of barriers and constraints that may interfere with one's autonomy and seeking ways to remedy the situation. | |
| Advocacy | 5.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 5.1 Understanding the client's perspective | |
| 5.2 Assisting the client with their learning needs | |
| 5.3 Being involved in professional practice initiatives and activities to enhance health care. | |
| 5.4 Being knowledgeable about policies that impact on delivery of health care. | |
| Innovation and Visionary | 6.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 6.1 Fostering a culture of innovation to enhance client/family outcomes | |
| 6.2 Showing initiative for new ideas and being involved through taking action. | |
| 6.3 Influencing the future of nursing, delivery of health care and the health care system. | |
| Collegiality and Collaboration | 7.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 7.1 Developing collaborative partnerships within a professional context. | |
| 7.2 Acting as a mentor to nurses, nursing students and colleagues to enhance and support professional growth. | |
| 7.3 Acknowledging and recognizing interdependence between care providers. | |
| Ethics and Values | 8.0 Professionalism includes: |
| 8.1 Knowledgeable about ethical values, concepts and decision-making. | |
| 8.2 Being able to identify ethical concerns, issues and dilemmas. | |
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8.3 Applying knowledge of nursing ethics to make decisions and to act on decisions. |
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| 8.4 Being able to collect and use information from various sources for ethical decision-making. | |
| 8.5 Collaborating with colleagues to develop and maintain a practice environment that supports nurses and respects their ethical and professional responsibilities. | |
| 8.6 Engaging in critical thinking about ethical issues in clinical and professional practice. |
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