Beyond Rhetoric to Role Accountability:

It is important to project a clear image of the professional registered nurse (RN) role to increase awareness of the value of nursing practice. A clear image will show the role authority, responsibility, accountability, and autonomy of the RN in a manner that demonstrates the impact on generating positive outcomes for patients. Numerous recommendations have been made as to how best to create models that structure and organize our work within a professional practice framework, each having its own focus of attention.