In your paper, identify and explain how nursing meets the characteristics of a profession.

Consider the definitions of nursing from Rogers and Henderson perspectives (See textbook, page 5)
Consider the article "Is Nursing a Profession?" by Messer, M.
Conduct a web-based search on what characteristics/criteria defines a "profession". Choose one article to base your paper upon (this article must be from a professional source. Do not use Wikipedia).
In your paper, identify and explain how nursing meets the characteristics of a profession. You must provide a specific example in nursing for each trait or characteristic that demonstrates how nursing meets the characteristic/criteria.
Discuss how the research you conducted is in alignment and/or disagreement with the perspectives of those you encountered in the readings.
This is a short paper assignment. Read the information provided below. Follow these instructions:

Include a title page and reference page. You must include at least two professional reference.

APA style and format is required.
Proper written English, including the use of appropriate punctuation, complete sentences, and correct spelling is required.
Paper should not be less than 3 full pages and not more than 4 pages, exluding the title page and reference page.