group norms that we need to strive for to enhance nursing as a profession is commitment to lifelong learning - as a nurse we are expected to continually update our knowledge and skills through ongoing education and training while keeping in mind the ever changing and evolving world including different cultures.
we need to act as advocates for our patients by ensuring patients rights and dignity are being uphold and that their needs are being prioritized.
effective communication and cooperation with colleagues and other healthcare professionals are core cultural expectations.
upholding ethical principles such as confidentiality, honesty and respect is a universal professional norm in nursing
cultural sensitivity and competency to different backgrounds, beliefs and practices are integral to nursing care .