The Profession of Nursing

1 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION. SECTION. I. The Profession of Nursing Section I of this textbook introduces the begin- ning Nursing student to the Profession of Nursing . The content in this textbook is built on the Institute of Medicine (IOM) core competencies for healthcare professions. chapter 1 discusses the development and history of Nursing and what it means for Nursing to be a Profession . The chapter concludes by discussing some issues that Nursing students encounter as they enter a professional education program.

2 chapter 2. discusses the essence of Nursing ; it focuses on the need for knowledge and caring and how Nursing students develop throughout the Nursing education program to be knowledgeable, com- petent, and caring. chapter 3 addresses the critical issue of the image of Nursing an image that is not always clear and not always positive. chapter 4 examines Nursing education (which is complex), accreditation of Nursing educa- tion programs, and regulation of the practice of Nursing . 9298. 1 10/14/11 2:14 PM. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.

3 NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION. 9298. 2 10/14/11 2:14 PM. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION. The Development of Professional chapter . 1. Nursing : History, the Profession , and the Nursing Education Experience chapter OBJECTIVES. At the conclusion of this chapter , the learner will be able to: Identify key figures and events in Nursing history Explain the relevance of standards to the Nursing Discuss critical Nursing history themes within the Profession sociopolitical context of the time Discuss the development and roles of Nursing Compare and contrast critical professional associations concepts Describe the roles of the Nursing student and faculty Examine professionalism in Nursing Apply tools for success in a Nursing education program chapter OUTLINE.

4 Introduction Roles of the Student and the Faculty From Past to Present: Nursing History Tools for Success From Paternalism to Professionalism: Movement Time Management From Trained Assistants With Religious Ties to Highly Study Skills Educated Individuals Networking and Mentoring Nurse Leaders: History in the Making Nursing Education: Different Teaching and Learning Florence Nightingale Approaches The History Surrounding the Development of Nursing Clinical Laboratory and Simulation Learning as a Profession Clinical Experiences Themes: Looking Into the Nursing Profession 's History Caring for Self Professionalism.

5 Critical Professional Concepts Conclusion Nursing as a Profession Discussion Questions Sources of Professional Direction Critical Thinking Activities Nursing Associations chapter Highlights Professional Association Activities Linking to the internet Major Nursing Associations Case Study Why Belong to a Nursing Association? Words of Wisdom Your Pursuit of a Profession : Making the Most of Your References Educational Experience to Reach Graduation and Licensure 3. 9298. 3 10/14/11 2:14 PM. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION.

6 4 SECTION I The Profession of Nursing KEY TERMS. Accountability Networking Simulation Autonomy Nursing Social policy statement Burnout Professionalism Standards Clinical experience Reality shock Stress Code of ethics Responsibility Stress management Mentor Scope of practice Time management Mentoring Introduction the future. It is important to remember that nurs- ing is conceptualized as a practice discipline with This textbook presents an introduction to the a mandate from society to enhance the health and Nursing Profession and critical aspects of Nursing well-being of humanity (Shaw, 1993, p.)

7 1654). But care and the delivery of health care. To begin the the past portrayal of nurses as handmaidens and journey to graduation and licensure, it is impor- assistants to physicians has its roots in the profes- tant to understand several aspects of the Nursing sion's religious beginnings. The following sections Profession . What is professional Nursing ? How did examine the story of Nursing and how it began. it develop? How can one prepare to be successful as a student, to graduate, and to obtain licensure and From Paternalism to Professionalism: then provide quality care?

8 This chapter addresses Movement From Trained Assistants these questions. With Religious Ties to Highly Educated Individuals The discipline of Nursing slowly evolved from the From Past to Present: traditional role of women, apprenticeship, humani- Nursing History tarian aims, religious ideals, intuition, common It is important for a student eager to provide patient sense, trial and error, theories, and research, as well care to learn about Nursing history. Nursing 's his- as the multiple influences of medicine, technology, tory provides a framework for understanding how politics, war, economics, and feminism (Brooks &.)

9 Nursing is practiced today and the societal trends Kleine-Kracht, 1983; Gorenberg, 1983; Jacobs &. that shape the Profession . The characteristics of Huether, 1978; Keller, 1979; Kidd & Morrison, 1988;. Nursing as a Profession and what nurses do today Lynaugh & Fagin, 1988; Perry, 1985). It is impos- have roots in the past, not only in the history of sible to provide a detailed history of Nursing 's evolu- Nursing but also of health care and society in gen- tion in one chapter , so only critical historic events eral. Today, health care is highly complex; diagno- will be discussed.

10 Sis methods and treatment have been developed to Writing about Nursing history itself has an offer many opportunities for prevention, treatment, interesting history (Connolly, 2004). Historians and cures that did not exist even a few years ago. who wrote about Nursing prior to the 1950s tended Understanding this growth process is part of this to be nurses, and they wrote for nurses. Though discussion; it helps us to appreciate where Nursing Nursing , throughout its history, has been inter- is today and may provide stimulus for changes in twined with social issues of the day, the early pub- 9298.