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The Nature of Nursing UNIT 1 1 The Origins of Nursing Learning Objectives at 10 of Florence Nightingale's murning 4. Identify important i development of nursing in the United Sunes Important Terminology Caduceus Hippocratic cath 6. La important milestones in the history of practical 7. Explain wa-el...

The Nature of Nursing UNIT 1 1 The Origins of Nursing Learning Objectives at 10 of Florence Nightingale's murning 4. Identify important i development of nursing in the United Sunes Important Terminology Caduceus Hippocratic cath 6. La important milestones in the history of practical 7. Explain wa-elated developments in musing 8. Discuss current trends that are expected to the nursing profession in the 21st century 9. Describe the importance of nursing insignia, uniforms. and the nursing school pin. NIC Jou have chosen to become a nurse. The word nurse derives from the Latin word meaning to nourish. You are embark- ing on a career that combines scientific principles, techni- cal skills, and personal compassion. Although people have been performing many nursing skills for centuries, nursing in its present form began to emerge only in the 19th century. Contemporary nursing continues to evolve as society and its healthcare needs and expectations change. Nursing must continue to adapt to meet society's goals and to provide needed services in the changing world. Nursing is a practical and noble profession. It provides a stable career in the ever-changing world of healthcare, with plenty of career options. Individual attributes required to be a nurse include a strong sense of responsibility and the highest standards of integrity. Personal conviction and flexibility are necessary foundations of a nurse. A nurse must be well educated and integrate the art and the science of working with people. Nurses interact with a vast assortment of individuals, including numerous and varied healthcare personnel who have their own fields of expertise. Many of these healthcare fields were originally included in the broader roles and responsibili- ties of nursing. For example, the nurse was originally respon- sible for nutrition and diets. Nurses were also responsible for rehabilitative needs of the persons under their care. The role of the nurse became so important to the healthcare system that the functions of the nurse had to become diverse and special- ized to meet fast-growing needs. Many of these duties were broken into specialties that are seen today, such as nutritionist, dietitian, physical therapist, or occupational therapist. holistic healthcare insignia Nightingale lamp As the role of the nurse has evolved, so has the role of the person receiving care. When the physician was the primary manager or leader of health issues, the individual receiving care was typically called a client, During the 20th century, the client became more aware of his or her own health issues. Instead of being a passive participant, the client became a more knowledgeable consumer of healthcare and, as in other service industries, the consumer became a client of the pri- mary care provider, nurse, and healthcare system. In the 21st century, all of these terms are currently used to describe the individual who receives healthcare. This textbook uses the term client because the term client reflects the roles of the nurse who actively interacts with individuals, families, and the healthcare system. In everyday conversations, the terms patient, client, and/or consumer may be heard. NURSING'S HERITAGE A detailed history of nursing is beyond the scope of this book. All nurses should become familiar with some important people and developments in the history of nurs- ing. Several internet sites record nursing's heritage. As your nursing career develops, you will be part of nursing's ongoing history. Early Influences In ancient times, people often attributed illness to punish- ment for sins or to possession by evil spirits. Most primitive 1