15 Questions
What is the role of a professional nurse in providing care?
Advocating for the client's needs
Which role involves helping a client to recognize and cope with stressful psychological or social problems?
Counselor
What does leadership in nursing involve?
Developing staff and representing the administration
What is the primary responsibility of a teacher/educator in nursing?
Helping the client to learn based on the case
What is the role of a change agent in nursing?
Implementing changes in the healthcare system
What is the main responsibility of a manager in nursing?
Developing staff and representing the administration
What is the key responsibility of a researcher in nursing?
Conducting research at doctoral and post-doctoral levels
What does being a client advocate in nursing involve?
Pleading the cause of others or arguing for a proposal
What is one of the criteria that distinguishes a profession from other kinds of occupation?
Privilege to practice
How is professional status achieved in an occupation?
Completion of a standardized program of specialized education
What distinguishes a profession from other occupations regarding knowledge?
Theoretical knowledge base
How do professions develop and evaluate their body of specialized knowledge?
Through research
In a profession, who assumes the responsibility of establishing standards for education and practice?
Self-organized members
How is education different between a profession and an occupation?
Profession education occurs in colleges and universities
What is one of the characteristics that distinguishes a profession from an occupation with regards to individual responsibility?
Collective responsibility
Study Notes
Nurse Roles
- A professional nurse provides care to clients, involving various roles such as:
- Helping clients recognize and cope with stressful psychological or social problems (therapeutic role)
- Exhibiting leadership in nursing, which involves influencing others to achieve a shared goal
- Teaching and educating clients, families, and communities about health issues (teacher/educator role)
- Acting as a change agent, introducing innovation and improvement in healthcare practices
- Managing healthcare teams and resources (manager role)
- Conducting research to develop and refine nursing knowledge (researcher role)
- Advocating for clients' rights and needs (client advocate role)
Characteristics of a Profession
- A profession is distinguished from other occupations by:
- Achieving professional status through education, training, and certification
- Possessing a unique body of specialized knowledge that is developed and evaluated by the profession
- Establishing standards for education and practice by the profession
- Having education that focuses on theoretical foundations, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Emphasizing individual responsibility and accountability for actions and decisions
Professional Development
- Professions develop and evaluate their body of knowledge through:
- Research and innovation
- Ongoing education and training
- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing among professionals
Test your knowledge about nursing as a developing profession, including the requirements, specialized training, and distinction from other kinds of occupations. This quiz explores the essential elements of nursing as a profession and its professionalism.
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