Professionalism & Leadership. What does that mean?

Professionalism and leadership. Two words used broadly to describe the profession of nursing. But what exactly do they mean and how do they apply to being a member of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)? Professionalism is a complex construct that has no universal definition. It seems easier to describe as situattional related actions rather than a defined set of behaviors. It is recognized that no one is born a professional but rather it is an intentional process of development that begins in formative education, transitions into the workplace, and continues through the major stages of a nurse's career,.(1 p.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Tags: AAHFN Leadership Message Source Type: research