Nursing as a Profession and the Professionalism Standards Erika Troutman‚ RN Nursing 408 Conceptual Bases in Nursing Linda Jacobson‚ MSN‚ RN‚ PHN‚ COI‚ R.N.‚ MSN‚ PHN‚ COI ‚ R.N.‚ MSN‚ PHN‚ COI ‚ R.N.‚ MSN‚ PHN‚ COI January 31‚ 2013 Abstract This paper will discuss the many aspects of my nursing career and what led me to the area in which I choose to work now‚ and also the standards of nursing as a profession. Ideas that professionalism amongst the nursing community can affect much more
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Definition of Nursing Nursing has been variously defined throughout the ages and it has meant different things to different people thought the ages. Nursing like any other discipline‚ borders on gut feeling and intuition; the nursing profession was not clearly defined during its genesis. As we see today‚ nurses complement the role of the physician in the execution of their medical duties. The nurses therefore follow through in treating a pathological problem. Therefore‚ early physicians must have
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Nursing is a noble profession pursued by people having passion to serve humanity. It has evolved into one of the most respected professions in the healthcare industry worldwide. As far as a hospitalized patient is concerned‚ a nurse is more involved in his service than any other medical or allied health professional. A nurse is delegated the most crucial responsibility of the physical‚ psychological and emotional care of the patient. Healthcare industry depends heavily on the nursing force for its
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Student Name: Student ID: Group: Date: Assessment Coding Assessment for this unit of competency is based on competency based grading. Assessments are weighted and your assessment will be marked with a percentage and grade. Grades applied to assessment in this unit of competency are: Competency Not Achieved (CNA) 0-49% Competency achieved – graded (CAG) 50-59% Competent with Credit (CC) 60-69% Competent with Distinction (CDI) 70-79% Competent with High Distinction
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Group: SG8 Issue Analysis Written Response Findings Gender discrimination is common in nursing. Even till now‚ there are still many misconceptions and stereotypes regarding to male being a nurse as it is a fact that nursing profession is dominated by the female gender in this modern era. However‚ it does not mean that males are not recognized and accepted in this female dominated profession. This is because when compared to female nurses‚ male nurses are physically stronger and emotionally
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because it is based on subjective perception and opinion. The forever-changing image of nursing is an example of how subjective perceptions affect the profession. Different stereotypes engraved and the portrayal in the media of nursing can influence the image of the profession. The roles of these aspects including the lack of uniformity of nursing will be discussed. Nurse Stereotypes In the profession of nursing many stereotypes arise. The mixed connotations of these stereotypes cause confusing
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many different theories that are used in the nursing profession. Each of these theories have their own concept and uniqueness that can be applied in a nursing capacity. All nursing theories have some form of connection to the advanced practice nurse (APN) practice. There are different types of theories for nursing circumstances. It is important for APN to obtain a good understanding and know how to apply the theory to their practice. Some of these nursing theories are Maslow’s theory‚ Orem Self Care
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The nursing profession has made numerous strides in its long history. It has grown from women comforting the dying into a foundational profession within our society. This growth was no easy task and the profession was compelled to outstrip adversity to get to where it is today. Florence Nightingale ushered in the modern era of nursing with revolutionary ideas formed while caring for war-ravaged men during the Crimean War‚ most notably advocating for sanitary living conditions for patients. This ideal
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To whom it may concern‚ For me‚ choosing to be a part of the nursing profession was not as easy as it may have been for others. I am not the daughter or granddaughter of a nurse. My mother was a single unemployed woman for most of my life. I knew I wanted to walk my own path‚ but I wasn’t certain what that was. When I entered the workforce‚ I didn’t follow my dreams; I simply followed familiar steps. For many years I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field‚ but responsibilities held me back
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HLTEN401A WORK IN THE NURSING PROFESSION. ASSESSMENT AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS. Q1. In the earliest forms of nursing‚ men were the carers of the sick and dying. The hospitals were founded by the military‚ and little equipment existed to enable the wounded to recover. Throughout the 16th to early 19th Centuries‚ nursing was carried out by both men and women‚ in overcrowded wards‚ training for nurses was non-existent‚ and many nurses were of bad character. By the middle of the 19th Century
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