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Description : This medical presentation Titled "Nursing as a profession" defines nursing as a profession, describes characteristics and philosophy of nursing as a profession, explains different concepts of nursing, discuss objectives of nursing, lists functions of nursing and categories of nursing personnel, and explains the qualities of a nurse.

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NURSING AS A PROFESSION
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Define profession Describe characteristics of profession Define nursing Explain concepts of nursing Describe philosophy of nursing Discuss objectives of nursing Learning Objectives
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List out functions of nursing Explain qualities of a nurse List out categories of nursing personnel Explain nursing as a profession Define ethics Explain ethical principles
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DEFINITION A profession is defined as an occupation with ethical components that is devoted to the promotion of human and social welfare. The services offered by a profession are based on specialized knowledge and skills that have been developed in a scientific and learned manner -Kozier PROFESSION
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Specialized education Body of knowledge Service orientation Ongoing research Code of ethics Autonomy Professional organization CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROFESSION
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Important aspect of professional status. Education can acquired from colleges and universities. 1.Specialised education
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Helps in the development of various skills, abilities, norms Become an expert. 2.Body of knowledge
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Nursing is a service Differentiates nursing from an occupation. Guided by certain rules, policies or code of ethics. 3.Service orientation
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Helps to improve client care and enhance nursing’s scientific knowledge base. 4.Ongoing research
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A profession will have code of ethics for their members and diciplinary procedures 5. Code of professional conduct of ethics
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Self regulation Professionals tend to retain control over their work, even when they are employed outside. Its considered to be autonomy commitment and responsibility with an advance body of knowledge and skills and an organized value system develop and transmission through extensive, academic preparation and professional socialization of education and practice. 6. Autonomy
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Professions usually have professional bodies organized by their members, who are intended to enhance the status of their members and have carefully controlled requirements and that standards and practice of profession. 7. Professional organization/association
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The word NURSING came from the Latin word ‘NUTRICIUS’ which means to nourish, to protect and to sustain The literal meaning of the word NURSE N – Nobility U – Usefulness R – Responsibility S – Simplicity E - Efficiency NURSING
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“The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in the recovery.” -Florence Nightingale,1860 It is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems -ANA 1980 NURSING - DEFINITION
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DEFINITION “ The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual ,sick or well in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge; and to do this in such a way as to help him gain independence as rapidly as possible” Virginia Henderson 1973 NURSING
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“Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and community ,sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes, the promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research , participation in shaping health policy and inpatient and health systems, management and education are also key nursing roles.” International Council Of Nurses 2010
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The nursing science is an independent applying science. Nursing is a profession. Nursing can assist individual to meet the basic needs. The tasks of nursing are: to promote heath to prevent disease to assist healing to assist dying patient. CONCEPTS OF NURSING
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The client is a holistic human being. The working place includes hospital,familiy, community and whole society. Nursing is not only a science ,but also an art. The nursing science attaches importance to human beings living environment and the interaction between human being and its environment. The nursing science is a gradually perfect and developing science
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There are mainly four concepts of nursing related to Person Environment Health Nursing The connection between these four concepts are explained in the following statement
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Philosophy is derived from a Greek word which is made up of two words philo and sophia philo = love Sophia = wisdom PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING
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Philosophy is the science of science - Cal Ridge Philosophy is the mother of all arts and medicine for the mind - Cicero Definition
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As a nurse we believe that evolving scientific knowledge and the nursing professions high standards and influence the development, application and evaluation of our practice We accept patients as unique person We believe that as a nurses ,our role is patient advocator and managers of care We believe that as a nurse concerned with full spectrum of diseases, Philosophy of Nursing
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We believe that patient and families have a right to participate in the decision making process We believe that continuing education is important to nurses to provide best and latest quality of care. We believe that, nurses should have commitment to maintain relationship with client and families to provide care We believe that, peer group support is essential and place a high priority. Contd..
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The 4 Aims Promote Health Prevent Illness Restore Health Facilitate coping with death and disability The 4 aims of nursing interrelate by the nurse using cognitive,technical, interpersonal and ethical/legal abilities or skills Aims and Objective of Nuring
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To establish and promise implementation of standards of nursing practice, nursing education and nursing services as defined by statutory bodies To encourage members to adhere to the ethical considerations of nurses as patient advocates To promote and protect the economic and general welfare of nurses To continually review an clarify the role of nurse Objectives
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To interpret the aims of various educational programmes and career opportunities To identify the educational needs of practice To initiate legislation and proposal for government regulations. To speak for the nursing profession in relationship with profession, community and governmental groups.
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1. nursing is an art and science A professional nurse provides nursing care artfully with compassion, care, and respect for each client’s dignity Nursing is a science because its based upon a body of knowledge 2. nursing is an accountable discipline guided by science, theory, a code of ethics, and the art of care and comfort to treat human responses to health and illness CHARACTERISTICS AND NATURE OF NURSING PRACTICE
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3. Nursing is that expression of social activities that seeks under qualified instructions and directions. 4. Nursing is a direct human service, goal directed and adoptable to the needs of the individual, family and community during health and illness 5. It’s a dynamic, therapeutic and educative process in meeting health needs of the individual, family, and society.
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6. It exists in response to the need of society and holds ideals related to the human health throughout the life span
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Ambulatory care nurses Critical care nurses Nursing informatics Neonatal nursing Oncology nursing paediatric nursing Psychiatric nursing Geriatric nurses Midwife nurses Opportunities and scope of nursing practice are as follows
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10. Industrial nurse 11. Military nurse 12. Orthopedic/traumatology Nurses 13. Cardio thoracic nurse 14. Neurosurgical nurse 15. Operation theatre nurse 16. Travel nurses 17. MBA in hospital and health care management 18. MHA 19. MPH
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Caregiver Clinical decision-maker Protector and client advocate Coordinator Case manager Rehabilitator Comforter Communicator Teacher/educator Researcher FUNCTIONS/ROLES OF A NURSE
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Empathy Caring Professional Ethical and non-judgmental Honesty and integrity Intelligence and common sense Good physical and mental health technical competence Dependability and adjustability QUALITIES OF A NURSE
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Emotional stability Confidential and trust worthy Open mind to learn Be an advocate Be a good listener and a good communicator Self confident Loyalty Non-possessive
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Courtesy Concreteness in communication Sensitive confrontation Accountable Good administrator Good workmanship Courage Selflessness
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Advocacy is the protection and support of another’s rights. Nurses who value patient advocacy: make sure that their loyalty to an employing institution or colleagues not compromise their commitment to the patient. give priority to the patient. carefully evaluate the competing claims of the patient’s autonomy and patient wellbeing. ADVOCACY IN NURSING PRACTICE
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It is the nurse’s responsibility to ensure the client has access to health care services that meet health needs The overall goal of the client advocate is to protect clients rights. She/he does this by; Informing clients of their rights Providing them with the full information they need to make informed decisions Supports clients in their decision making Caring and advocacy
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Remains objective and doesn’t convey approval or disapproval of client’s choices Accepting and respectful of the client’s decision Intervenes on client’s behalf, often influencing others
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Eg: the person participates in the city recycling program for household waste, uses public transportation rather than private, helps organize recycling in the workplace, and is active in legislative and political activities related to environmental issues.
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They are the rules or the principles that govern right conduct They deal with what is good and bad with moral duty and obligation Ethics are designed to protect the rights of human beings Ethics refers to the practices or beliefs of certain groups ETHICS
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Ethics refers to the expected standards or behavior of a particular group These standards are described in the group’s code of professional conduct Nurses are expected to maintain certain ethical standards in their nursing practice
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Ethical standards are statements about broad, general, philosophical concepts like autonomy and justice They provide the foundation for moral values, with specific prescriptions for action Ethical Standards / Moral Principles
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It refers to the right to make one’s own decisions Nurses should follow the principles of autonomy and respect client’s right to make decisions even when those choices seem not to be in the client’s best interest 1. Autonomy
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It is the foundation for decisions about resource allocation throughout a society or group The principle of fairness is the basis for the obligation to treat all clients equally and fairly Health care system provides care on the basis of medical need rather than ability to pay, social status, race or gender 2. Justice
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It is the avoidance of harm or hurt So its an obligation to never deliberately harm another The nurse tries to balance the risks and benefits of a plan of care Ethical practice involves not only the will to do good but also equal commitment not to do harm 3. Non-maleficence
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It means promoting good or doing good to others It encourages the urge to do good for others 4.Beneficence
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It means to keep a promise 5. Fidility
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It refers to telling truth Although this seems straight forward, in practice choices are not always clear The loss of trust in the nurse and the anxiety caused by not knowing the truth 6. Veracity
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It is an ability to answer for one’s own action Nursing professional must agree to evaluate practices and action, and to take actions to preserve nursing excellence National organizations such as TNAI provide these definitions and offer practice standards to achieve quality as well as structure for evaluation of continuing practice 7. Accountability
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It refers to the specific accountability or liability associated with the performance of duties of a particular role Thus the ethical nurse is able to explain the rationale behind every action and recognize the standards to which he or she will be held 8. Responsibility
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It refers to the rights and privileges of clients for protection of privacy without diminishing access to quality care. Its important for trusting relationship Nurses will not share information about the client unless there is agreement from the client or required by the law 9. Confidentiality
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Be courteous to all Be gentle and polite in talk Greet seniors, co-workers and clients with appropriate words and according to the time of the day Address the seniors with proper title Stand up when people of higher rank enter into your room PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR NURSES
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Stand up when answering the questions in the class room Open the door for the seniors and stand aside for them to pass Excuse yourself when overtaking a senior person Stand aside and give way to seniors when you cross them on the ways Maintain silence whenever and wherever necessary
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Keep your dress neat and tidy While on duty never use any form of jewellery which may interfere your work Obey seniors without arguing Help the seniors to carry a heavy load if you find them on the way Say “Thank you” when someone is doing a favor for you Get prior permission from the sister in charge when you take any articles from the department
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Give the answers immediately and appropriately Be punctual always Avoid thumb sucking and nail biting In an assembly let the seniors take the seat first Keep eye contact when speaking with others Never let other’s secret go out of you
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Always close the door after getting into a room or when you get out of the room Knock the door and wait for the answer before you enter into other’s room Do not cover your mouth when speaking with others You should not give and receive any gifts or presents especially from the clients and their relatives
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Nurses may follow their personal and professional interests by working with any group of people,in any setting,at any time.Nurses work to promote health,prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. Conclusion
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B T Basavanthappa; nursing administration,(2nd edn)Jaypee publication Kozier and Erb’s:Fundamentals of Nursing References