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Assignment:

1. Click on the Link to the Code of Ethics and go to Page v to see the 9 Provisions . Choose one Provision, and write an example(s) of how you plan to allow that ethical standard guide your nursing practice. You can read more in-depth about each Provision further in the Code of Ethics document (Provision 1 starts on Page 1).

2. Adapted from Think Like a Nurse: Laying the Foundation for Professional Practice byKeith Rischer

Core Aptitudes and Traits for Nurses: Reflection Guide

Self-Reflection Questions

1. What is your passion in life?
2. Why do you want to be a nurse?
3. How do you perceive nursing? Is it a job or a profession?
4. What kind of character do you possess?
5. Do you easily identify with the feelings of others?
6. Do you enjoy and find fulfillment in serving others?
7. Is spirituality important to you, and how comfortable are you discussing this with others?
8. What biases and attitudes may you have toward those of other cultures?
9. Do you possess a strong work ethic?
10. Are you inwardly motivated to take responsibility for your learning?
11. Do you feel that your college owes you a degree because you paid for it?
12. Do you consider yourself a lifelong learner?
13. Are you naturally curious about how things work?
14. Do you have a natural aptitude for science?
15. What are you willing to give up to make school a priority?
16. Do you have strong attention to detail?
17. When you make a mistake, do you learn from it or try to cover it up?
18. How well do you perform under stress?
19. How well are you able to prioritize?
20. Do you readily recognize your limitations and what you do/don't know?
21. Are you comfortable asking questions about anything unfamiliar to you?
22. Are you comfortable doing intimate care and handling body fluids while maintaining privacy and dignity for your patient?
23. How well do you handle the responsibility?
24. How well do you relate to and communicate with others?
25. How well do you handle conflict with others?

Section A

• Did any of the above questions surprise you?
• What areas are your strengths?
• What are areas of improvement?
• What will you do differently to strengthen your practice as a nurse?