Personal Professional Profile Research Articles

WORK MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATORS IN SEDLECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES OF HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

This article discusses the determination of the work motivation of administrators in selected private universities of Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. It stresses the profile of the administrators, the impact of work motivation, the administrators’ perception of work motivation and performance, and the problems faced by the administrators. The findings of the study consist of personal professional profile of the administrators, the administrators’ perception of work motivation and performance, the impact of work motivation, the influence of work motivation on the profile of the administrators, the influence of the level of work motivation on the impact, and common problems encountered by the administrators. Based on the research findings and conclusions, some recommendations are forwarded . Article visualizations:

Przemiany wzorów osobowych żołnierzy w świetle procesu profesjonalizacji Wojska Polskiego

The article raises the question about the transformation of personal patterns of Polish soldiers in relation to the total organization of the armed forces at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. Presented is an analysis of the results of research on the personal characteristics of soldiers, in the light of empirical research undertaken by W. Horyn, W. Chojnacki, R. Kaluzny, W. Chudy, J. Maciejewski, I. Wolska-Zogata. Referring to the process of professionalization in military, special attention was paid in the article on the development of appropriate character traits for soldiers, required from the officers. The desirable characteristics of a modern soldier of the Polish Armed Forces In the light of normative documents, were highlighted and described. The postulates in the area of the professionalization of the military and reference to the soldier’s personal-professional profile were distinguished.

Nurses' intentions to respond to bioterrorism and other infectious disease emergencies

Although nurses historically have responded to natural disasters, little is known about nurses' intentions to respond during bioterrorism and other infectious disease emergencies where they and their families may be at risk. To investigate that question, we surveyed nurses following their participation in a class on bioterrorism. Participants (N = 292) completed a Personal/Professional Profile (PPP), Test of Bioterrorism Knowledge (BT Knowledge), and an Intention to Respond (IR) instrument. IR was measured by participants' scores on their likelihood to care for patients (0 = extremely unlikely, 10 = extremely likely) for each of 10 infectious disease scenarios reflecting different infection risk. We calculated scores for each scenario, totaled them, and examined the total IR related to the participant's PPP and scores on BT Knowledge. Additionally, we examined participants' written comments explaining the reasons for their IR. Total IR scores ranged from 8-100 (mean and median of 70). The IR was higher in scenarios where the infection risk was lower. Overall IR scores were positively related to BT Knowledge and having had previous emergency and disaster experience. Those less likely to respond had dependent children and more years in nursing. Results indicate that nurses differentiated risks associated with different infectious disease situations and may decide to respond during a real emergency based on such information. Implications for nursing administrators and nursing educators are discussed.

Recognizing the A51

Every nurse is responsible for maintaining a personal professional profile, in which they record all their continuing professional development activity, including qualifications and courses attended. This provides an accurate evidence base for current or future employers of each nurse's fitness to practise.

It is not difficult to keep professional profiles.

I wonder how many registered nurses reading this column still do not have a personal professional profile (PPP)? Judging by some informal enquiries that I have made, there are certainly a very large number of you out there. The reasons for this are varied, but in particular there is still much confusion over what constitutes a recognized and acceptable PPP.

Reflection: possible strategies to improve its use by qualified staff.

Reflection is now a prerequisite for all nurses, midwives and health visitors (UKCC, 2001). It is the method endorsed by the UKCC to promote the development of informed, knowledgeable and safe practice, and qualified practitioners are required to maintain a personal professional profile containing evidence of reflection on practice. The aim of this article is to examine why qualified practitioners may be reluctant to reflect formally, to speculate on the possible barriers to reflection, and to suggest how reflection can be promoted positively as an integral part of nursing practice. The article begins with an examination of definitions of reflection, reflective theory and the purpose of reflection, and continues by questioning whether the concept of reflection has been embraced as eagerly by nurses at 'grass roots' as it has by academia, the nursing press and the UKCC. It is suggested that several barriers to effective reflection may create a division between practitioners and the professional hierarchy regarding the conceived common practice of reflection, and strategies are proposed that may help to overcome these barriers. The discussion concludes by prioritizing the need for a clear definition and concept analysis of reflection, supported by long-term investment into research that explores the effect of reflection on clinical practice and patient care.

Despite all the advice, information and encouragement, am still nervous about starting a personal professional profile. it sounds so daunting and so much like hard work. help

Despite all the advice, information and encouragement, am still nervous about starting a personal professional profile. it sounds so daunting and so much like hard work. help

Attitudes to personal professional profiles: are they friends or foe?

This article investigates the attitudes of a group of teaching staff to the value and use of personal professional profiles (PPPs) in relation to the UKCC's requirements for periodic re-registration (UKCC, 1994). The data for the study were gathered using a postal questionnaire (65 of which were returned from a distribution of 200). Analysis of the questionnaires provided insight into how PPPs were regarded by the target group and raised some interesting questions about the future of 'Standards for Education and Practice Following Registration' (UKCC, 1994). A further study is planned to build upon the findings made in this preliminary investigation.

Personal professional profiles.

This article reports the results of a study into the use of personal professional profiles by nurses, midwives and health visitors in an NHS trust. The author discusses factors in profile development, compares profile use between grades and attempts to identify the need for in-service education and support for profile development.

Reflection: does it enhance professional nursing practice?

It is generally accepted that nurses who engage in reflective activity do so to develop their practice. However, there is little empirical evidence to suggest that practice development or improved patient care occurs as a direct result of reflection. The UKCC, as part of its framework for postregistration education, expects all nurses to engage in some form of reflective activity and to provide written accounts within a personal professional profile. This article examines some of the assumptions surrounding the practice of reflection and asserts that, in the main, nurses do not readily engage in reflection in a purposeful way.

Book Reviews

The pregnant drug addict Personal Professional Profile

The really useful guide to portfolios and profiles (repeat*)

It is generally accepted that there is value in developing personal professional portfolios within nursing. This assumption is based on its inclusion as one of the main features of the UKCC’s Standards for Education and Practice following Registration (UKCC 1994); the requirement that all practitioners should maintain a personal professional profile. The fundamental purpose of the personal professional profile is to provide a means for showing that nurses, midwives and health visitors have maintained and developed their professional knowledge and competence’ (UKCC 1994). However, there is the potential to achieve much more than this rudimentary outcome.This Unit is relevant to UKCC Professional Development category Educational Development.

The really useful guide to portfolios and profiles (continuing education credit).

It is generally accepted that there is value in developing personal professional portfolios within nursing. This assumption is based on its inclusion as one of the main features of the UKCC's Standards for Education and Practice Following Registration (1): the requirement that all practitioners should maintain a personal professional profile. The fundamental purpose of the personal professional profiel is to 'provide a means for showing that nurses, midwives and health visitors have maintained and developed their professional knowledge and competence' (1). However, there is the potential to achieve much more than this rudimentary outcome. This Unit is relevant to UKCC Professional Development category Educational Development.

Keeping a portfolio.

Sometime between April 1, 1995 and March 31, 1998, all nurses, midwives and health visitors will be officially informed by the UKCC of their requirement to maintain a personal professional profile for the purposes of re-registration. But, as Jan Kelly explains, to gain the maximum benefit, the process should start immediately

Implementing professional profiling.

This year, UKCC requirements for maintaining an effective registration will necessitate practitioners keeping professional development details in a personal professional profile. This article describes the former Yorkshire Regional approach in preparing for this event and the workshop experiences.

How to compile a personal professional profile

Profiling hysteria has broken out in nursing. This may be due to the recommendations in the PREP report (UKCC, 1994) or the initiatives undertaken by the National Boards in regard to their continuing education framework, particularly the English National Board (ENB, 1990), or it may be a consequence of APEL and CATS. Whatever the cause, there is no doubt that profiling is the latest jargon to affect our lives.

Book Reviews

Journal of Nursing ManagementVolume 1, Issue 6 p. 313-319 Book Reviews First published: November 1993 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2834.1993.tb00233.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Book reviewed in this article: ABC of AIDS by M. Adler. British Medical Journal Publishing Sociology of Health and Health Care by S. Taylor & D. Field. Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd Human structure and function by Christine Brooker. Times Mirror International Professional Nurse: Personal Professional Profile by Professional Nurse/Kevin Teasdale. Times Mirror International Becoming a Nurse—a career survival guide by Mike Lowry. Advanced paediatric life support by Advanced Life Support Group. British Medical Journal Publishing Management and Organizational Behaviour (3rd edn) by L. J. Mullins. Pitman Publishing Death Dying and Bereavement edited by D. Dickenson & M. Johnson. Sage Publications Nursing partnership by J. Christensen. Churchill Livingstone Strategic issues in health care management by M. Malek, J. Rasquinha & P. Vacani. John Wiley Volume1, Issue6November 1993Pages 313-319 RelatedInformation

Paying for PREP.

From next year personal professional profiles will be dispatched to registered nurses, midwives and health visitors courtesy of the UK Central Council. The Council's decision is welcome. While it may add to the costs of implementing its Post Registration Education and Practice (PREP) reforms, it is right that the UKCC should carry the burden of payment.

Taking the road ahead.

Are you confident that you could show evidence of innovative practice, excellence in professional practice or further learning and compile a personal professional profile good enough to keep you on the nursing register?