REvised Nursing as a Profession

8/6/2019 REvised Nursing as a Profession

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DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGEGen. Malvar St., Davao City

Welcome to NCM 100

Nursing as a Profession

Madeline N. Gerzon, RN, MMClinical Instructor


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Concepts of Profession (Marie Jahoda)

Organization of occupational groups based onapplication of special knowledge which establishesits own rules and standards for the protection

of the public and the profession


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Concepts of Profession (Marie Jahoda)

Quality of work is of greater importancein its own eyes the society than the economicrewards they earn

Serves all of society and not specific interest groups

Altruistic rather than materialistic


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Profession occupation that requires extensiveeducation or a calling that requiresspecial knowledge, skills and

preparation

Definition of Profession


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Definition of Profession

Professionalism professional character, spirit, ormethods. Set of attributes, a wayof life that implies responsibilityand commitment

Professionalization process of becoming professional,that is of acquiring characteristicsconsidered to be professional


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EducationTheory/Body of KnowledgeServiceAutonomyCode of Ethics

Ongoing ResearchProfessional OrganizationCaring

Criteria of a Profession


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Definition of Nursing

Florence Nightingale (1860)The act of utilizing the environment of the patient toassist him in his recovery


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Virginia Henderson (1966)Nursing is primarily helping people (sick or well) in theperformance of those activities contributing to health,or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that they would

perform unaided if they had the necessary strength, will,or knowledge. It is likewise the function of nurses tohelp people gain independence as rapidly as possible.


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The WHO (1995) defines nurse as:

"A person who, having formally

admitted to a nursing educationalprogram, duly recognized in thestate in which is located, hassuccessfully completed the

prescribed course of studies innursing and has acquired therequisite qualifications to be

registered and legally licensed to

practice nursing.



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Definition of NursingCanadian Nurses Association (1987)Nursing as a dynamic, caring, helping relationship

in which the nurse assists the patient to achieveand obtain optimal health.

Nursing is caringNursing is an ArtNursing is a science

Nursing is client-centeredNursing is holisticNursing is adaptiveNursing is concerned with health promotion, health maintenance

and health restoration

Nursing is a helping profession


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Canadian NursesAssociation (1987)Nursing as a dynamic,caring, helping relationship

in which the nurse assiststhe patient to achieveand obtain optimal health.


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Definition of Nursing (CNA)

Nursing is caringNursing is an ArtNursing is a scienceNursing is client-centeredNursing is holisticNursing is adaptive

Nursing is concerned with health promotion,health maintenance and health restorationNursing is a helping profession


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Caringprofession

Unique

Art ofcare

Science ofhealth

Nursing

Humanistic

Scientific knowledge

Holistic


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Caringprofession

Knowing

Being with

Doing for

Enabling

Maintaining

belief

Providingpresence

Comforting

Listening

Knowing the client

Spiritual caring

Family care


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Professional nursing is an art and a science

service

principles

Skillful care Well and ill

A professional nurse

education health and welfareof society

KSA through educationand research


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Characteristics and attributes of a

Professional Nurse

Quality/competence Self-directed

Responsible and accountable

for his/her actions

Able to make independent

and sound judgment

Dedicated to improvement of life

Committed to the spiritof inquiry/research


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Qualifications and Abilities of aProfessional Nurse

Fundamental values

Respect for human dignitySelf-sacrificeStrong sense of responsibility

Sense of ResponsibilityUse concepts of psychologyTherapeutic relationship

FaithReality of spiritual valuesAesthetic value

Knowledge Critical thinking


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Qualifications and Abilities of aProfessional Nurse

Appreciation/understanding of good health

Emotional balance

Hardworking

Appreciates high

Standards of workmanship

Accepts/understands people of all color,Religion and race

Knows nursing well thus delivers excellent care


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PersonalQualifications of a Nurse

PhilosophyofLife

Concerned withbasic truthsMust developa personalphilosophyoflifeTheoriescan be taught but notphilosophyoflifeor the philosophyofservice

Good Personality

Distinctive individualqualitiesImpression one makeson othersDeeper traits that come from the heart


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PersonalQualifications of a Nurse

How to develop goodpersonality

Warmth of manner, ready smile,sincere laugh and genuine interest inothersComplete sincerity

Sympathetic grooming (neat hairstyle,appropriate dress and make-up,expressive hands, mindful of people


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Components of Good Personality

1. Personal appearance

PostureGrooming (hair, hygiene)Dress and uniform (personal dress, nurses uniform, cap)

2. Character

Values, what is inside youCharity as a virtue(nurse is basically a good person)

Justice

PrudenceFortitudeTemperance


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Attributes of Character

Honesty

Loyalty

ToleranceJudgment

ReliabilityMotivation

Resourcefulness

Moderation


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3. Attitude

A manner of acting, thinking, or feeling that is indicated

by ones response toward another person, situationor experience.

8 Be Attitudes of a Nurse

Acceptance Limit-settingHelpfulness SincerityFriendliness CompetenceFirmnessPermissiveness


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4.Charm

Voice Manner

Heart Intelligence

Poise


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Recipients of Nursing

Consumer user of a service

Patient waiting for or undergoing medical treatmentClient who engages the advice or services ofqualified providers

Scope of Nursing

Promoting Health and WellnessPreventing IllnessRestoring HealthCare of the Dying


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WEIDENBACH, 1964

Delineation between medicine and nursing:

The physicians role is totreat the patientsprimary condition.

The nurses role is totreat the patientsresponse to thiscondition.


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REvised Nursing as a Profession