Lecture 2: Nursing as a profession

Catholic Nuns

Women from Quebec who were the first nurses in Canada and provided patient care using herbal remedies.

Florence Nightingale

The founder of modern nursing who revolutionized nursing education and emphasized the importance of hygiene and statistics in healthcare.

Outpost Nursing

A type of nursing that provides public, diagnostic, and emergency care.

Nightingale School of Nursing

The first nursing school in London, established in 1860, which aimed to transform nursing into a highly educated and dignified profession.

Military Nursing

Nursing during wartime, such as World War I and World War II, where the demand for nurses increased and their roles expanded.

Nursing Organizations

Victorian Order of Nurses, International Council of Nurses, and Canadian Nurses Association, which advocate for professional welfare and develop national policies.

Nursing Education

Weir Report, Baccalaureate as Entry-to-practice, and Nursing Programs, which focused on improving the quality of nursing education and increasing the scope of practice.

Unionization

The approval of collective bargaining and the establishment of nurse unions in Canada.

Gender

Gender stereotypes and efforts to achieve gender balance in nursing, recognizing the importance of patient-centered care.

Diversity

The recognition of the lack of diversity in nursing and initiatives to promote cultural competence and provide healthcare to marginalized populations.

Ethical

The ethical implications of nurse recruitment practices and the need to address the shortage of nurses in other countries.

Qualities of a Nurse

The appearance, accountability, values, clinical judgment, nursing education, and domains of nursing that define the qualities of a nurse.

Self-regulation & Accountability

The establishment of professional nursing associations and regulatory bodies to ensure accountability and maintain standards of practice.

Media

The problematic portrayal of nurses in the media, including inaccurate depictions, stigma, and sexualization.

Summary

The evolution of nursing as a respected profession, the influence of Florence Nightingale, the roots of nursing in colonial approaches, the need for diversity and gender balance, and the negative impact of certain media representations on the nursing profession.