November 27, 2021
For decades, nursing has sought to be defined as a profession based upon the definition. A profession is defined as an occupation requiring specialized training in which a worker meets specific qualifications to ensure competence. Characteristics of a profession include but are not limited to “autonomy of practice, adherence to an established code of ethics, expansion of the level of knowledge, and a common culture and values present among members“.
The following information is quoted/excepted/obtained from the NCSBN website located here.
NCSBN is “is an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose U.S. members include the nursing regulatory bodies in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories”. NCSBN was created to guard public safety from nursing providing regulation of the so-called profession outside the State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association (ANA) Council.
The policy states “It is an expectation of the U.S. boards of nursing, the profession, and the public that nurses uphold the truth, the principles of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses and highest scientific standards when disseminating information about COVID-19 or any other health-related condition or situation”.
The policy statement concludes by ominously stating, “Nurses are urged to recognize that dissemination of misinformation not only jeopardizes the health and well-being of the public but may place their license and career in jeopardy as well.”
Access the complete policy here
