Understanding the role of nursing as a profession and art
Emphasis on the importance of infection control in nursing practice
At the end of the lecture, students will be able to:
Name the required qualities of a professional nurse.
Summarize the scope and standards in nursing practice.
Discuss the historical development of professional nursing roles.
Compare different ways of communicating with people.
Demonstrate basic infection control measures.
Profession: A calling requiring specialized knowledge and often extended academic preparation.
Essential service provided to society and advancement of knowledge in the field.
Provides a needed service to society.
Advances knowledge in its field.
Protects its members and allows for effective practice.
Willingness to learn, positive attitude, conflict resolution, helpfulness, integrity, calm under stress, solution-oriented, self-motivated, kind demeanor, responsible, collaborative, and confidence.
ICN Definition: Autonomous and collaborative care for individuals, families, and communities in health promotion, illness prevention, and care for the ill, disabled, and dying.
WHO Definition: Centers on the care of individuals across all settings, emphasizing health promotion, prevention, and care on the front lines of healthcare.
ANA Definition: Focuses on health protection, promotion, and optimization, involving advocacy and treatment of human responses.
Caring and close personal contact with the recipient of care.
Consideration of humans as physiological, psychological, and sociological organisms.
Commitment to promoting health goals and ethical/legal involvement in healthcare delivery.
Art and science applied in skillful care and relationships with clients and the health team.
The ability to understand and relate to patients' experiences.
Essential for managing stress and emotional demands of nursing.
Critical for effective interaction and information delivery among teams and patients.
Ongoing education to keep up with evolving healthcare.
Vital for rational conclusions and accepting diverse patient backgrounds.
Essential professional courtesy.
Necessary due to unpredictable nursing environments and physical demands.
Establishing trust and accountability in patient care.
Critical for effective patient management and heartfelt care.
Strong ethical compass and awareness of personal well-being.
Novice: No experience.
Beginner: Some understanding of situations.
Competent: Understands actions in terms of long-range goals.
Proficient: Sees situations as wholes.
Expert: Instinctively knows how to proceed.
Standard of Practice: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Standards of Professional Performance: Ethics, Leadership, Education, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality of Practice, Communication, Collaboration, Evaluation, Resource Utilization, Environmental Health.
ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses: Establishes ethical standards and advocates for protection of human rights.
Evolution from ancient care practices to formal nursing roles in health care facilities.
Contributions from notable figures like Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton shaped modern nursing.
Crimean War: Highlighted the need for organized nursing services.
American Civil War: Emergence of nursing leaders advocating for care.
World War II: Cadet Nurse Corps established to manage shortages.
Ongoing Professional Development: The establishment of nursing standards and education systems.
Essential measures in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
Use alcohol-based hand rubs or soap and water.
Critical before and after patient interactions.
Importance of PPE in safeguarding against infections.
Correct sequence for putting on PPE: Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves.
Standard Precautions: Incorporates hand hygiene, PPE usage, respiratory hygiene, and safe sharps practices.
Transmission-Based Precautions: Contact, Droplet, and Airborne precautions tailored for specific infection risks.
Nursing combines science and art, emphasizing ongoing learning, adaptability, and ethical care practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.