LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the learning the student will be able to:
a. Discuss the development of professional nursing role
b. Describe the role and career opportunities for nurses c. Explain the different fields in nursing d. Identify the various expanded role of a professional nurse. TOPIC OUTLINE: Characteristic of Nursing Profession Role and Functions of the Nurse Different Fields of Nursing Expanded Career Role for Nurses Professional Value Nurses Professional Organization Profession
A calling that requires special knowledge, skill and
preparation.
An occupation that requires advanced knowledge and
skills and that it grows out of society’s needs for special services. Criteria of a Profession To provide a needed service to the society. To advance knowledge in its field. To protect its members and make it possible to practice effectively. Characteristics of a Profession A basic profession requires an extended education of its members, as well as a basic liberal foundation. A profession has a theoretical body of knowledge leading to defined skills, abilities and norms. A profession provides a specific service. Members of a profession have autonomy in decision-making and practice. The profession has a code of ethics for practice. Nursing is a disciplined involved in the delivery of health care to the society. is a helping profession is service-oriented to maintain health and well- being of people. is an art and a science. NURSE originated from a Latin word NUTRIX, to nourish. Characteristics of Nursing Nursing is caring. Nursing involves close personal contact with the recipient of care. Nursing is concerned with services that take humans into account as physiological, psychological, and sociological organisms. Characteristics of Nursing Nursing is committed to promoting individual, family, community, and national health goals in its best manner possible. Nursing is committed to personalized services for all persons without regard to color, creed, social or economic status. Nursing is committed to involvement in ethical, legal, and political issues in the delivery of health care. Nursing as a Profession
to act professionally you administer quality patient-
centered care in a safe, prudent and knowledgeable manner. You are responsible to yourself, to your patients and your peers. Nursing as a Profession
A professional nurse therefore, is a person who has
completed a basic nursing education program and is licensed in his country to practice professional nursing. COMPONENTS OF A GOOD PERSONALITY
Personal Appearance Character Attitude Charm ROLE AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A NURSE CAREGIVER
helps patients maintain and regain health, manage
disease, symptoms and attain a maximum level of function and independence. ADVOCATE
protect your patient’s human and legal right and
provide assistance in asserting these rights if the need arises. EDUCATOR
explain concepts and facts about health describe
the reason for routine care activities, demonstrate procedures, reinforce learning and evaluate client’s progress. COMMUNICATOR
the nurse identifies client problems and communicate
these verbally\writing to other members of the health team MANAGER
the nurse manages the nursing care of individuals,
families, and communities CHANGE AGENT
assisting to make modification in their own behavior,
continually deals change in the health care system. LEADER
the nurse influence others to work together to
accomplish a specific goal. CASE MANAGER
works with multidisciplinary health care team to
measures the effectiveness of the case management plan. CASE MANAGER
works with multidisciplinary health care team to
measures the effectiveness of the case management plan. EXTENDED AND EXPANDED ROLE OF NURSING EXTENDED ROLE of the nurse is the responsibility assumed beyond the traditional role. The scope of nursing service outside the hospital. EXPANDED ROLE of the nurse means enlargement of nurse role within the boundaries of nursing practice. Expanded role of the nurse is the responsibility assumed by a nurse within the field of practice NURSE PRACTITIONER
they are employed in health care agencies, community based setting.
* they usually deal with non-emergency acute or chronic illness and provide primary ambulatory care. * they have an advance education *graduate of nurse practitioner program CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
a nurse who has an advanced degree or expertise and considered to
be expert in specialized area of practice. ex: Gerontology, Oncology
* the nurse provides direct client care, educate others, consult,
conduct research and manage care. NURSE ANESTHETIST
complete advanced (class) education in an accredited
program in anesthesiology. The nurse anesthetist carries out preoperative visits and assessments, administers general anesthesia for surgery under the supervision of a physician prepared in anesthesiology. The nurse anesthetists also assess the post-operative status of the client. NURSE MIDWIFE a registered nurse has completed a program in midwifery and certified by the college of nurse midwife. The nurse gives prenatal and post- natal care and manages deliveries in normal pregnancies. The midwife practice in association with a health care agency and can obtain medical services if complication occurs. The nurse midwife may also conduct routine Pap Smear, family planning and routine breast examinations. NURSE RESEARCHER nurse researcher investigate nursing problems to improve nursing care and to refine and expand nursing knowledge.
They are employed in academic institution, teaching hospital
and research centers. Nurse researcher have advanced education at the doctoral level. NURSE ADMINISTRATOR nurse administrator manage client care including delivery of nursing service. The administrator may have middle management position like head nurse, supervisor or more senior management position such as director of nursing service.
The function of N A includes budgeting, staffing and
planning program. The educational preparation for N A position is at least baccalaureate degree in nursing then master or doctoral degree. NURSE EDUCATOR employed in nursing program at educational institution and in the hospital staff education. The nurse educator has a baccalaureate degree or more advance preparation, has expertise in particular area of practice. One who is responsible for classroom and clinical practice. NURSE ENTREPRENEUR has an advance degree and manage a health related business. The nurse may be involved in education, consultation and research. SCHOOL NURSE
to promote health and safe of the school
children and prevention health problems that would hinder their learning and performance of their developmental task. OCCUPATIONAL NURSE specialty practice that provides for and delivers health and safety programmed and services to workers, worker populations and community groups. *promotion and restoration of health *prevention of illness and injury *protection of work-related and environmental hazard COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
practice promotes and preserves the health of the
populations by ingratiating the skills and knowledge relevant to both nursing and public health.
Community health nursing is a specialized field of
nursing practice, its basic skills and knowledge are anchored of nursing theorist and important concepts as the science of public health. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
a registered nurse with special training
community health PRIVATE DUTY NURSE
a registered nurse who provide nursing services to
patients at home or any other setting in accordance with physician orders. HOSPICE NURSE
who provides a family centered care and allows
clients to live and remain at homes with comfort, independence and dignity while alleviating the strains caused by terminal phase
ex: at the time death
HOME CARE NURSE a nurse who provides periodic care to patients within their home environment as ordered by the physician. REHABILITATION NURSE a nurse who specialized in assisting person while disabilities and chronic illness to attain optimal function, health and adapt to an altered life style. NURSE EPIDEMIOLOGIST/INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL NURSE monitors standards and procedures for the control and prevention of infectious disease and other conditions of the public health significance including healthcare-associated infections. MILITARY NURSE
one who provides care to military
personnel and their families. FLIGHT NURSE a nurse who provides care, comprehensive care for all types of patient during aeromedical evacuation and airlift flight TELEMEDICINE NURSE one who carries out telephone communication with the patient. DISASTER NURSING adaptation of the professional nursing skills in recognizing and meeting the nursing, physical, emotional and social needs resulting from a disaster. FORENSIC NURSE one who is expected to be acquainted with the basics of forensic medicine so as to handle and preserve and evidentiary materials. PRISON NURSE who works in a prison delivers high quality treatment and care within a custodial setting, while maintaining a secure and safe environment PEACE CORPS/HUMANITARIAN NURSE a nurse who performs a variety of nursing activities in remote areas of the world. NURSE VALUES ALTRUISM concern for the welfare and well- being of others in professional practice, welfare of patients, to other nurses and other health care providers. AUTONOMY is the right to self-determination, nurse reflects the patient’s right to make decision about the health care. HUMAN DIGNITY respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. In professional practice, human dignity is reflected when the nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues. INTEGRITY is acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Integrity is reflected in professional practice when the nurse is honest and care based on the ethical frameworks that is accepted within the profession. SOCIAL JUSTICE is upholding moral legal and humanistic principles. This value is reflected in professional practice when the nurse works to ensure equal treatment under the law and equal access to quality health care. NONMALEFICENCE The obligation "to do no harm"
This simply stated principle supports several moral
rules − do not kill, do not cause pain or suffering, do not incapacitate, do not cause offense, and do not deprive others of the goods of life. BENEFICENCE an act of charity, mercy, and kindness with a strong connotation of doing good to others including moral obligation. NURSE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE to improve the standard of practice to expand the nursing role to foster the welfare of nurses within specialty program Professional Organization deals with issues of concern to those practicing in the profession. In addition to the educational organization, a variety of specialty organization exist Recognized Nursing Organizations
Philippine Nurses’ Association (PNA)
Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP) Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing (ADPCN) Specialty Nursing Organizations
Philippine Hospital Infection Control Nurses
Association (PHICNA) Military Nurses Association of the Philippines (MNAP) Gerontology Nurses Association of the Philippines (GNAP) Association of Private Duty Nurses Practitioners of the Philippines (APDNPP) Critical Nursing Organizations
Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc.
(CCNAPI) Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines (RENAP) Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP) Philippine Society of Emergency Care Nurses (PSECN) Society of Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners of the Philippines (SCVNPP)