NURSING AS A PROFESSION Flashcards
Profession is an occupation that requires __________ _________ or a __________ (Kozier et.al, 2021)
extensive education
calling
TRUE OR FALSE: Learning ends when you graduate; especially when keeping up with the evolving body of knowledge.
FALSE
Learning DOES NOT end when you graduate; especially when keeping up with the evolving body of knowledge
Profession requires _______ ________ and ___________ in a body of knowledge (Webster’s Dictionary)
advance training
experiences
The process of becoming professional
Professionalization
set of attributes, a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment
Professionalism
CRITERIA OF A PROFESSION
1. Prolonged training to acquire a ____ __ _________ pertinent to the role performed
2. Orientation towards _______ to a community or organization
3. Ongoing ________
4. A code of ______
5. ________
6. ____________ ____________
body of knowledge
service
research
ethics
autonomy
professional organization
what are the 3 means of entry into registered nursing?
- Baccalaureate degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctoral degree
body of knowledge utilizes a well-defined and well organized body of specialized knowledge that is on the intellectual level of ______ ________
higher learning
means of entry into REGISTERED NURSING
specialized education
A number of nursing conceptual frameworks/ theories that guide education, practice, and research.
It constantly enlarges the body of knowledge it uses and improves its techniques of education and services through the use of scientific methods.
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
hallmark of a profession; selfless concern for others
Altruism
An important component of the health care delivery system; its professional status applies to serve humanity and social welfare.
Service Orientation
Increasing research contributes to enhanced education and guides nursing practice.
ONGOING RESEARCH
TRUE OR FALSE: we are an evidence - based practice
True
maintain the integrity of its members and to maintain the patients’ and nurses’ dignity
CODE OF ETHICS
Granted LEGAL AUTHORITY to define the scope of its practice, describe its particular functions and roles and determine its goals and responsibilities in delivery of healthcare.
it functions autonomously in the formation of NURSING POLICIES and thereby in the control of professional activity.
Autonomy and Professional Organization
PNA
Philippine Nursing Association
CCNAPI
Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines Inc.
ORNAP
Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines
MCNAP
Maternal and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines
AMNA
American Nurses Association
Who stated that “Nursing is an act of UTILIZING THE ENVIRONMENT of the patient to assist him in his RECOVERY”?
Florence Nightingale (1860-1869)
______________ stated that “Assisting the individual, SICK OR WELL, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery, that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary STRENGTH, will or knowledge and to do this in such a way as to help him gain INDEPENDENCE (self care) as rapidly as possible”
Virginia Henderson (1996)
_________________ stated that “The PROTECTION , PROMOTION, and OPTIMIZATION of health and abilities, PREVENTION of illness and injury, ALLEVIATION of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and ADVOCATE in the care of individuals, families, communities, and population”
American Nurses Association (2003)
according to ______________ nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well in all settings…. Includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy, and in patient and health systems management and education are also key nursing roles.
International Council of Nurses (2002)
6 Characteristics of nursing
- art and applied science
- client-centered
- holistic
- adaptive
- concerned about health restoration, health promotion, and health maintenance
- helping profession
Implies valuing of some human potential beyond the narrow concept of health taken as absence of disease
Well Being
WE WOULD WANT OUR PATIENT TO BE GREATER THAN THE TOTAL SUM OF ALL HIS/HER PARTS.
more being
Nursing acts can contain all responses that all humans experience
human potential
being kind or polite
humane
This is an essential dimension beyond science; it is a quality of being that is expressed in the doing.
Intersubjective Transaction
presence
being
acts/procedures
doing
TRUE OR FALSE: Authentic commitment have 4 commitments
False; 2 commitments only
this commitment is required and standardized, the nurse being competent or showing professionalism
Professional
authenticity or when we personally commit ourselves towards the patient; way to connect with our patient
personal
facilitate decisions; increase self awareness (not because you are not sick you can be considered as healthy); teaching/ serving as role model; refer to other healthcare professionals that can help them become healthier.
promote health
reduce the risk; promote good health habits; hold educational and community programs; social media information; health assessment
Prevent illness
this is for patients with illnesses already; we can do this through proper diagnosis measurements; referral; direct care; collaborative care; mental health or chemical dependency programs (for patients with mental health illnesses or suffering from substance abuse)
restore health
maximize the strength of our patient; Hospice Care
Facilitate Coping with Disability and Death
a person who has completed a basic nursing education program and is licensed in his/her country or state to practice professional nursing.
Professional Nurse
- BSN Degree
- License to Practice
- Physical and Mental Fitness
Professional Preparation
- Interest and willingness to work and learn
- Concern for people
- Resourcefulness, creativity, well- balanced emotional condition
- Capacity and ability to work cooperatively with others
- Initiative to improve self and service.
- Competence in performing work.
- Decision making and communication skills
- Research orientation
- Active participation in issues confronting nurses and nursing.
Personal Qualities and Professional Proficiencies
social usage (consideration of the comfort and happiness of others; if we master this we can treat most things with ease)
Poise
skincare and makeup
Good complexion
proper hair, and nurse uniform to look presentable
Good grooming
enables organs to function normally
Good posture
works towards having pleasant and therapeutic relationship with the patient.
Art of Conversation
maintain our own spiritual health
Spiritual Health