Abstract
Nursing, it seems, is 'professionalizing' in a period of history when some consider the professions to be in decline. This view is partly a reaction to the recognition that professionalization has only one legitimate characteristic--the appropriation of power. Power to control work and to control one's destiny are the fundamental characteristics of professions. Nursing seeks this power, yet simultaneously seeks to be qualitatively different to the established professions. This is a dilemma for nursing--to be simultaneously the same and different to the established professions. Professionalization, despite its limitations and problems may, however, be the only way of achieving the power to be different.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
