NSG 444 SCRIPT 2026 FULL CORRECT
ANSWER SET
◉Occupation-Profession Continuum -The Process of
Professionalism. Answer: -practitioners performed full-time work in
the discipline
-they determined work standards, identified a body of knowledge, &
established educational programs in institutions of higher learning
-they promoted organization into effective occupational associations
& worked to establish legal protection that limited practice of their
unique skills by outsiders
-established codes of eithics
◉Occupation-Profession Continuum (1980-Houle). Answer: 1.
defining the group's mission & foundation of practice
2. mastery of theoretical knowledge, development of capacity to
solve problems, use of practical knowledge, self-enhancement
(Continued learning & Development)
3. development of a collective identity as an occupation evolves into
a profession
, ◉Kelly's (1981) Criteria: Eight Characteristics of a Profession.
Answer: 1. services are vital to humanity & welfare to the
community
2. special knowledge continually enlarged through research
3. involves intellectual activities- individual responsibility
(accountability)
4. practitioners are educated in institutions of higher learning
5. practitioners are independent & control their own policies &
activities (Autonomy)
6. practitioners are motivated by service (Altruism) & consider work
an important component in their lives
7. code of ethics to guide decisions & conduct of practitioners
8. there is an organization (association) that encourages & supports
high standards of practice
◉standards established by Nursing
3 major documents. Answer: 1. Nursing's Social Policy statement:
the essence of the profession (obligation to the pts)
2. Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice (expectations of
professional role)
3. Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
(strengthen & guide decision making)
ANSWER SET
◉Occupation-Profession Continuum -The Process of
Professionalism. Answer: -practitioners performed full-time work in
the discipline
-they determined work standards, identified a body of knowledge, &
established educational programs in institutions of higher learning
-they promoted organization into effective occupational associations
& worked to establish legal protection that limited practice of their
unique skills by outsiders
-established codes of eithics
◉Occupation-Profession Continuum (1980-Houle). Answer: 1.
defining the group's mission & foundation of practice
2. mastery of theoretical knowledge, development of capacity to
solve problems, use of practical knowledge, self-enhancement
(Continued learning & Development)
3. development of a collective identity as an occupation evolves into
a profession
, ◉Kelly's (1981) Criteria: Eight Characteristics of a Profession.
Answer: 1. services are vital to humanity & welfare to the
community
2. special knowledge continually enlarged through research
3. involves intellectual activities- individual responsibility
(accountability)
4. practitioners are educated in institutions of higher learning
5. practitioners are independent & control their own policies &
activities (Autonomy)
6. practitioners are motivated by service (Altruism) & consider work
an important component in their lives
7. code of ethics to guide decisions & conduct of practitioners
8. there is an organization (association) that encourages & supports
high standards of practice
◉standards established by Nursing
3 major documents. Answer: 1. Nursing's Social Policy statement:
the essence of the profession (obligation to the pts)
2. Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice (expectations of
professional role)
3. Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
(strengthen & guide decision making)
