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According to the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act, the practice of nursing includes "the provision of services for compensation," and the use of "nursing judgment." Nursing judgment is clearly defined as "the logical and systematic cognitive process of identifying pertinent information and evaluating data in the clinical context in order to produce informed decisions." The South Carolina Nurse Practice Act is lengthier than either of the other two definitions provided here. It deals directly with practical and mundane matters related to the profession such as monetary reward for the practice of nursing; the different classes of nurses, "commensurate with the educational preparation," and other official areas of interest: "Nursing practice occurs in the state in which the recipient of nursing services is located." While this definition lacks the inclusion of terms like "compassion," nurses must be firmly grounded in the practical matters of the profession as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act. Furthermore, nursing involves both clinical detachment and empathy; it is in fact a unique profession because of the combination. These three definitions offer a broad understanding of nursing that addresses the reliance on academic knowledge and the clinical judgment on which that knowledge is based. My personal definition especially stresses the empathetic, compassionate side of nursing that is equally as integral to the profession.
I have developed a personal philosophy of...
I believe the core of nursing is caring and compassion. I believe that the focus of nurses is to promote, maintain, and restore health. My vision for myself as a nurse is that I will continue to expand my body of knowledge as the nursing profession continues to grow.
My personal philosophy mirrors the official philosophy of nursing as outlined by my current place of employment: "Nursing in collaboration with other health care providers is responsible for promoting optimum health services for all within the community." The difference between this philosophy and mine is that my employer reminds us that nurses work "in collaboration with other health care providers." Nurses must therefore demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills as well as clinical judgment. I will continue to build upon both my personal philosophy and the official philosophy of my employer, both of which reflect the broad implications of the nursing profession. Through this examination of various definitions and theories of nursing, I can better formulate my personal code of ethics and value systems that will help me be the best nurse possible; I intend to continually offer optimal care for those who need it, care that is rooted in clinical wisdom and judgment but which is never devoid of compassion.
Nursing Knowledge Annotated Bibliography Evidence Based Annotated Bibliography on evidence-bases educational program that will advance nursing knowledge on stress management methods and techniques that meets their assessed learning needs Annotated Bibliography on evidence-bases educational program that will advance nursing knowledge on stress management methods and techniques that meets their assessed learning needs. Nursing Times; Defining nursing knowledge, (2005), retrieved from: http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/educators/defining-nursing-knowledge/203491.article Nursing Times defines Nursing as a profession that is critical part of health care sector
Depending on whether your interest is the Army, the Navy, or the Air Force, a military nursing career can offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience while receiving financial assistance. For example, in the Army ROTC the student will gain military science as well as the option to take an elective that includes a unique summer training experience along with the regular nursing training program. The Navy as a choice
Nursing Jobs History Nursing has changed much since the time before 1945 to now. In the Middle Ages, nursing duties and hospital jobs were sponsored by the Catholic Church, which was popular throughout all Europe and which supported the building of hospitals and the care of the sick in communities. This support fell apart during the Protestant Reformation. Monasteries, hospitals and inns were taken from the Church. Also, the study and
During this era, however, nurses continued to gain a foothold within the field of care as important elements to patient recovery and success. This was further echoed in the era directly following such a tumultuous times as the 1960s. During the 1970s, the idea of a much more solid and accredited education began to pick up further speed (Burns 2004:19). Schools were now responsible to the State and national standards,
Nurse Practitioner Models of Care -- Dorothea Orem The objective of this work in writing is to choose a model of nursing care. The model chosen is that of Dorothea Orem. Orem's 'Self-Care Deficit Theory' is a general theory of nursing and one of the most utilized models in nursing in contemporary times. Dorothea Orem - Background Dorothea Orem was born in 1914 in Baltimore, Maryland. Orem earned her nursing diploma in the
After taking the Bachelor of Nursing degree, he aims to practice in either the government or private owned hospitals. He intends to serve the public by rendering quality health service based on what he would be learning in the university and from the series of internships which he knows are significant parts of the BSN course. Mr. Nurse is very much aware that nursing involves not only the technical aspect of