Miller’s model noted that
education in a university setting with a scientific background
is critical for structuring professionalism in
nursing. Miller’s model identifies eight characteristics
other than education preparation, which are necessary
for depicting the degree of professionalism in nursing:
(1) publication and communication; (2) research
development, use and evaluation; (3) participation in
professional organisations; (4) community service; (5)
competence and continuing education; (6) theory
development, use and evaluation; (7) self-regulation
and autonomy; and (8) adherence to the ANA Code
of Ethics. Since nursing professionalism was identified
as a fundamental factor in developing nursing, many