The Nature Of Nursing PDF

 NUR 1111 Dr. wafaa mohamed elsayed Assistant Professor. Medical Surgical Nursing Historical Perspective/ 18th –19th Century Hospital schools organized Female nurses under control of male hospital administrators and physicians Male control of health care Nursing becomes resp...

 NUR 1111 Dr. wafaa mohamed elsayed Assistant Professor. Medical Surgical Nursing Historical Perspective/ 18th –19th Century Hospital schools organized Female nurses under control of male hospital administrators and physicians Male control of health care Nursing becomes respected occupation Modern methods in nursing education founded Historical Perspective/ World War II Explosion of knowledge in medicine and technology Efforts to upgrade nursing education Women more assertive and independent Historical Perspective/ 1950’s to Present Varied healthcare settings developed Nursing broadened in all areas Growth of nursing as a profession  Nursing Leaders Florence Nightingale (1820- 1910) Believed nursing is separate and defined from medicine Recognized nutrition as important to health Instituted occupational and recreational therapy for sick people Stressed the need for continuing education for nurses Maintained accurate records/beginning of nursing research  Nursing Leaders Identified personal needs of patient and role of nurse in meeting them Established Standards for hospital management Established nursing education and respected occupation for women Recognized two components of nursing – health and illness  Nursing Leaders Clara Barton (1812-1956) She was school teacher who volunteered as nurse during American civil war. Barton is noted for her role in establishing the American Red Cross.  Definitions of Nursing ANA definition: nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual and potential health problems.  Definitions of Nursing Nursing is caring. Nursing is science and art. Nursing is holistic. Nursing is adaptive. Nursing is client centered  Recipients of nursing Consumer (users): is an individual, a group of people, or a community that uses a service. Patient: is a person who is waiting for or undergoing medical treatment and care.  Recipients of nursing Client: is a person who engages the advice or services of another who is qualified to provide this service.  Scope of Nursing Nurses provide care for three types of clients: 1. Individuals. 2. Families. 3. Communities.  Scope of Nursing Nursing Practice involves four areas: 1. Promoting health and wellness. 2. Preventing illness. 3. Restoring health. 4. Care of the dying.  Health promotion Is increase people’s wellbeing and health potential. factors effects on health or illness: Genetics, educational level and development level. Examples: 1. Reduce over weight. 2. Stop cigarette smoking. 3. Improving nutrition and physical fitness. 4. Preventing drug misuse.  Prevent illness Maintain optimum health by preventing disease. Examples: 1.Educational program (smoking, prenatal care). 2.Immunization.  Restoring health Focus of individual with illnesses and range from early detection to rehabilitation and teaching during recovery. Example: Direct care ( treatment, medication) Performing diagnostic measurement ( Blood pressure, blood glucose)  Nursing Organizations 1. American Nurses Association (ANA) 2. Canadian Nurses Association (CAN) 3. National league for Nursing (NLN) 4. International Council of Nurses (ICN)  Types of Nursing Educational Programs Diploma programs. Community College/associate Degree. Baccalaureate Degree Program. Graduated Nursing Education (Master’s &Doctoral Programs) The End