MODULE 3 Flashcards
is a calling that requires special knowledge and skilled preparation.is a calling that requires special knowledge and skilled preparation.
PROFESSION
How can you distinguish a profession from other occupations
- prolonged specialized training
- orientation towards service, either community or organization
Enumerate The CRITERIA FOR A PROFESSION
- functions autonomously
- has a clear standard for educational preparation
- enlarges the body of knowledge
- applies its body of knowledge in practical services
- utillizes a well defined and well organized body of language
- specific culture, values, and norms
Enumerate the CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROFESSION
- Altruistic Service
- Lengthy Socialization
- Well defined body of knowledge
- Autonomy
- A code of ethics
- Registration
- Power and authority in training and education
one who has acquired the art and science of nursing through her basic education
Professional Nurse
Support the client by attitudes & actions that show concern for client welfare and acceptance of the client as a person.
▪The nurse is primarily concerned with the client’s needs.
.Care Provider
The nurse communicates with clients, support persons and colleagues to facilitate all nursing actions.
.Communicator / Helper
Provision of health teaching to effect behaviour change.
Teacher/educator
Helping the client to recognize & cope with stressful psychologic or social problems, to improve personal relationship and to promote personal growth.
Counselor
▪Promoting what is best for the client.
▪Ensuring that client’s needs are met.
▪Protecting the client’s rights.
.Client Advocate
▪Initiating changes & assisting the client in making modification in the lifestyle to promoting health.
.Change Agent
▪Influencing the client to make decisions in establishing and achieving goals to improve his well-being.
Leader
▪Participating in scientific investigation & uses research findings in practice.
▪Helps in developing knowledge about health & the promotion of health over the full life span.
Researcher
▪Involves planning, giving direction, developing staff, monitoring operations, giving rewards fairly, and representing both staff and administration.
Manager
Working in combined effort with all those involved in care delivery, for mutually acceptable plan to be obtained that will achieve common goals.
Collaborator