Nursing Flashcards
Define nursing according to WHO
Nursing is an art and science bases on knowledge,skill, and attitude aimed at assisting the individual, family,community in health and illness,to maintain health, to prevent illness, to alleviate physical,biological and psychological pain,to avoid complications and to fulfill self reliance in meeting daily health needs
Define nursing Florence Nightingale
What nursing has to do is to put the patient in the best condition for nature act up on him
Nursing according to ICN
Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages,families,groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illnes,the Care of the ill,Disabled dying people.advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research,participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health care management and education are also key nursing roles
Why nursing is a profession
Nursing is identified as a profession based on the criteria a profession must have
Have a systemic body of knowledge which provides the Framework for the professional practice
Standardized form of higher education
Have a strong theoritical and academical scientific base
Evidence based practice and Conducts ongoing research to provide better service
Maintains practice responsibility of the profession through standards and code of ethics
Commitment to the member of the profession through professional organization and activity
Commitment to provide a service that benefits individuals and the community
