Week 1 Flashcards
The Discipline of Nursing (8)
1) a branch/ body of knoweldge with distinct rules of conduct for devleoping/ expanding new knowledge
2) A unique perspective or way of viewing something
3) The fundational knowledge that makes nursing unique
4) Working within rules and regulations
5) The theories that guide nursing practice
6) Defines the boundaries by which a nurse practices
7) Holds nursing values
8) Nursing is a continuously evolving discipline
The Nursing Profession (5)
1) Guided by nursing knowledge and training
2) Requires specific skill set/ unique training
3) A graduate of an accredited/ officially recognized nursing program who has met the requirements to practice nursing
4) Adhere to rules, expectations and mandates
5) Protects and advocates
Why did nursing move from hospital-based training to the university setting?
For the educational aspect (BSN) and to be seen and respected as a profession
Is nursing an Art or a Science?
Art: compassion and kindness
Science: technical/ skilled side of the profession
What is the art of nursing?
- delivering care that is compassionate, empathetic and understanding w/ a focus on the individual’s emotional, psychological and social needs
Examples of Nursing as an Art? (5)
- caring
- Compassion
- Understanding
- communicating
- loving in caring for patients
What is the science of nursing?
- is based on evidence-based practice
- critical thinking and the application of research and clinical knowledge to patient care
Examples of Nursing as a Science?
1) administering medications following specific dosage calculations and protocols
2) performing nursing assessments based on physiological and medical knowledge
3) implementing infection control practices to prevent the spread of diseases in healthcare settings
Why is it important to combine the art and science of nursing?
It is essential for providing comprehensive and quality patient care
