Concepts of Profession Flashcards
Implies that the quality of work done by its
members is of greater importance in its own eyes and the society than the economic rewards they earn.
Profession
Serves all of society and not the specific interests of a group.
Profession
Primary Characteristics of Nursing as a Profession are.
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- Education
- Theory
- Service
- Autonomy
- Code of Ethics
- Caring
art and science, dominated by an ideal of service in which
certain principles are applied in skillful care of the well and
ill, and through relationship with the client, significant
others and other members of the health team.
Professional Nursing
A person who has completed a basic nursing education
program and is licensed in his country or state to practice
professional.
Professional Nurse
Fivefold Nursing Function are
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- Promoting Health and Wellness
- Preventing Illness
- Pain/suffering alleviation
- Restoring Health
- Creation of a spiritual environment
state of well-being. Engaging in attitudes and behavior that enhance the quality of life and maximize
personal potential.
Wellness
The goal is to maintain optimal health by preventing diseases.
Preventing Illness
The goal is to provide relief from pain to promote comfortable healing process.
Pain/Suffering Alleviation
Focuses on the ill client. Extends from early detection of disease to helping the
client during.
Restoring Health
Provision of spiritual care. Involves comforting and caring for people of all ages who are dying.
Creation of a spiritual environment
Includes helping clients live as comfortable as possible until death and helping support persons cope with death.
Creation of a spiritual environment
Hospices are specifically designed for this purpose.
Creation of a spiritual environment
