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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing and Midwifery Studies

Background:

  • Professionalism is a cornerstone of high-quality nursing and midwifery care.
  • Defining and enabling professionalism is crucial for healthcare practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the concept of professional pride in nursing and midwifery.
  • To explore discussions surrounding the definition of professionalism in these fields.
  • To identify strategies for enabling professionalism among nurses and midwives.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective analysis of current discussions on nursing and midwifery professionalism.
  • Expert opinion from a Chief Nurse perspective.

Main Results:

  • Professional pride is intrinsically linked to the practice of professionalism.
  • A clear understanding and active cultivation of professionalism are needed.
  • Enabling professionalism requires supportive environments and clear expectations.

Conclusions:

  • Fostering professional pride and clearly defining professionalism are vital for nursing and midwifery.
  • Implementing strategies to enable professionalism can enhance healthcare delivery and practitioner satisfaction.