Professional Behaviors in Nursing

Discussion Board

This discussion board is your chance to discuss nursing as a profession. Using the learning materials and activities from this module, follow the instructions below:

Instructions – Write

Your initial response should address the discussion prompt(s) and demonstrate critical thinking. Your response should make personal connections, incorporate course learning materials, and include scholarly references to support your main ideas. Your initial post should be no less than 250 words and a maximum of 750 words. Post your initial response by Wednesday, 11:59 pm.

This week you are looking at your professional identity in nursing, including the characteristics of a profession, how professions evolve, and your commitment to the profession. In your initial discussion post, respond to the following:

• Describe how professions evolve.
• Describe at least five characteristic behaviors of professional nurses.
• Explain the elements of nursing’s contract with society.