class 2

Question 1

define discipline

Answer 1

branch of knowledge with a distinct set of rules of conduct for developing knowledge and methods of practice for expanding knowledge, how nurses think

Question 2

define profession

Answer 2

the work nurses do, based on how nurses think
the goal of the profession is to provide service to humankind through living the art of science
used to ensure safe, competent nursing practice

Question 3

What is the aim of nursing

Answer 3

1. health promotion
2. illness prevention
3. to restore health
4. to facilitate coping with disability or death

Question 4

define nursing according to CNA

Answer 4

Canadian nurses association- national and global voiced of nurses

Question 5

define nursing according to CRNA

Answer 5

college of registered nurses of Alberta-
RNs are autonomous healthcare professionals who work collaboratively with others to enable individuals, families, groups, communities and populations to achieve their optimal levels of health and well being

Question 6

define nursing according to macewan

Answer 6

nursing is a discipline with a distinct body of knowledge and professional practice with standards and a code of ethics. Nursing is also an art and science, rich in history and tradition

Question 7

define self regulation in nursing

Answer 7

regulatory bodies ensure that nurses are “ safe, competent and ethical practitioners though a variety of regulatory activities - nurses need to be licensed to practice