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A behavioral inventory for professionalism in nursing

B K Miller1, D Adams, L Beck

  • 1College of Nursing, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287-2602.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Registered nurses (RNs) demonstrate professionalism in continuing education and quality assurance but less in research and publications. A self-evaluation tool for professional nursing behaviors is deemed necessary by most RNs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Professionalism is a key attribute in nursing practice.
  • Evaluating professional behaviors is crucial for quality healthcare.
  • Miller's Model provides a framework for assessing nursing professionalism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an evaluative behavioral inventory based on Miller's Model for Professionalism in Nursing.
  • To investigate the professional behaviors of registered nurses (RNs) in western states.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Professionalism in Nursing Inventory.
  • Mailed survey to 1,600 randomly selected registered nurses (RNs).
  • Analysis of 515 complete and usable inventories.

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Main Results:

  • Most RNs demonstrated professionalism in continuing education, quality assurance, community service, and theory-based practice.
  • Publication, research, and organizational involvement were lower priorities for many RNs.
  • A significant majority (over 91%) believed a self-evaluative tool for professional behaviors is necessary and should be nurse-developed.

Conclusions:

  • The Professionalism in Nursing Inventory effectively assesses RNs' professional behaviors.
  • While core professional behaviors are evident, areas like research and publication require further emphasis.
  • Nurses perceive a need for self-assessment tools to guide professional growth.