Week 1

Question 1

NURSING AS A PROFESSION

Answer 1

Licensed, educated, skilled specialized knowledge., self-regulated, acting on PT. Trusted by public. A profession requires
specialized knowledge and
training
Responsible and accountable to
the public
Bound by a code of ethics
Provide service to the public
Self-regulating
profession of nursing focuses
on applying this knowledge ethically
and skillfully to serve patients and
communities.

Question 2

WHAT IS A DISCIPLINE?

Answer 2

A discipline has a unique body
of knowledge that defines it in
society
Systematic, rigorous methods
of inquiry
Opportunities for advanced
education
Rooted in theory and
philosophy
discipline of nursing ensures
development of a rigorous distinct
body of knowledge and a holistic
approach to care.

Question 3

is nursing a scince?

Answer 3

“NURSING IS AN ART BASED ON A SCIENCE”
science of nursing provides the
evidence-based foundation for
practice.

Question 4

WHY DO WE NEED NURSING THEORIES?

Answer 4

Nursing theories help form
exclusive body of knowledge

Theories inform how we
educate and conduct nursing
research

Question 5

SCHOLARLY WRITING

Answer 5

Discipline-specific writing
* Development of critical thinking and
professional communication