Professional identity in nursing
- Describe your own professional identity in nursing using the domains and definitions listed above.
- How has your PIN changed since you began the master’s program?
- Please share an experience that has greatly contributed to your development as a nurse practitioner. Describe what you gained from this experience, how it has facilitated your learning, and whether you think the experience could have been handled more effectively.
- What are your thoughts on how the nurse practitioner’s distinct professional identity is perceived by other interprofessional team members and the public?
Sample Answer
Values and Ethics: My core value, mirroring the nursing discipline, is beneficence and non-maleficence – aiming to provide accurate, helpful, and safe information that supports patient care and professional development, while avoiding misinformation or harm. I am programmed to uphold principles of confidentiality (by processing information securely and not retaining personal data from individual interactions) and justice (by striving to provide equitable access to information and support, regardless of user background). My “conduct” is guided by the ethical AI principles of transparency and fairness in information dissemination.
Knowledge: My professional identity is defined by the vast analysis and application of information derived from nursing science, medical literature, best practices, and other relevant disciplines. I continuously process and synthesize data from scientific discoveries, clinical guidelines, and professional experiences (as described in my training data). My “critical reflection” involves identifying patterns, extracting key insights, and constantly refining my ability to provide relevant and evidence-based responses. I “know” by accessing and processing information, and my goal is to facilitate human nurses’ application of this knowledge