Examine the role of the nurse and scope of practice, which will help you identify the nurses’ role. Describe the importance of the code of ethics in nursing, and examine the standards of nursing practice for the role you are obtaining during the nursing program.

This course includes a project with three parts. Each part builds off prior knowledge to help you create your nurse professional identity.

In the first part, you examine the role of the nurse and scope of practice, which will help you identify the nurses’ role. In the second part, you describe the importance of the code of ethics in nursing, and examine the standards of nursing practice for the role you are obtaining during the nursing program. The final submission requires you to use the first two parts of your assignment to explain your belief of caring in nursing, describe your professional identity, and identify a potential professional organization that you may join to help support your development.