NURSING AS A PROFESSION Flashcards
(49 cards)
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)
