Remaining professional is crucial within the care setting and the role of nurse. This involves presenting ourselves in a professional manner such as; our dress code, communicational skills, puntuality, accountability, quality patient care, honouring the Nmc values and codes, avdocay and resonponsibilty.

One key element is accountability. The importance of this element is to take responsibility for our actions, ensure we are competent to do the activity, and always put the safety and views of the patients first.

Professionalism within the workplace involves dressing appropriately and communicating effectively in an appropriate manner for the setting. Another element is to ensure the development of professional knowledge within practice and to be competent in our own skills as we are accountable for our actions. As nurses, we must uphold the NMC codes of practise inrelation to professionalism.

Be accountable for your actions as a professional.

Maintaining patient confidentiality

Maintain positive attitude

Integrity.

Wellbeing and balancing your work is fundamental.

You are being a good role model.

Consistently practising the 6c's

To deal with challenges professionally.

Continue with professional development to maintain competency.

Be a good listener.

Advocate for your patients.