1. Nursing Jurisprudence
Nursing as a Profession
Prepared by: Mark Fredderick R. Abejo R.N, M.A.N
7. A profession is distinguished by the presence of a
specific culture, norms and values that are common
among its member.
8. A profession has a clear standard of educational
preparation for entry to practice.
9. A profession attracts individuals of intellectual and
personal qualities who exalt service above personal
NURSING JURISPRUDENCE gain and who recognize their chosen occupation as a
life’s work.
Nursing as a Profession 10. A profession strives to compensate its practitioners by
providing freedom of action, opportunity for continues
Lecturer: Mark Fredderick R. Abejo R.N, M.A.N professional growth and economic security.
PROFESSIONAL ADJUSTMENT
 The growth of the whole individual and the
NURSING AS A PROFESSION development of his physical, mental, emotional, social
and spiritual capacities.
NURSING NURSING as a PROFESSION
( Definition by: Nightingale & Henderson )  Nursing is a profession. A profession possesses the
 The unique function of the nurse is to assist the following primary characteristics:
individual, sick or well in the performance of those  Education, requires an extended education
activities contributing to health or its recovery ( or to of its members, as well as basic liberal
peaceful death ) that he would perform unaided if he foundation.
had the necessary strength, will or knowledge  Theory, has a theoretical body of
 As a member of a medical team, helps other member knowledge leading to defined skills, abilities
as they turn help her, to plan and carry out the total and norms.
program whether it be for the improvement of health  Service
or the recovery from illness or support in death.  Autonomy
 Code of ethics
PROFESSION  Caring
 An occupation or calling requiring advance training
 Experience in some specific or specialized body of PROFESSIONAL NURSING
knowledge, so that they may guide or advise or serve  Is an art and a science, dominated by an ideal of
others in that special field. service in which certain principles are applied in
skillful care of the well and the ill and through
 Provides service to society in that special field
relationship with the client, significant others and
 The term profession is honoric and should be carried other member of health care team.
with pride and honor  According to the 1991 Nursing Law, a person shall be
 Characteristics and Attributes of a Professional deemed to be practicing nursing when, for a fee, salary
Person: or other reward or compensation, singly or in
Concerned with quality collaboration with another.
 Initiates and performs nursing services to individuals,
Possesses competence to practice the
families and communities in various stages of
profession development towards the promotion of health,
Self-directed, responsible and accountable prevention of illness, restoration of health and
for his/her actions. alleviation of suffering through:
Able to make independent and sound
judgment including moral judgment  Utilization of the nursing process
 Establishment of linkages with community
Dedicated to the improvement of human life resources and coordination of the health
Committed to the spirit of inquiry team.
 Motivation of individuals, families and
Classic Criteria of a Profession ( Flexner’s) communities
 Coordination of services with other member
1. A profession utilizes in its practice a well-defined and of health team.
 Participation in teaching, guidance and
well-organized body of knowledge that is intellectual
supervision of students in nursing education
in nature and describes its phenomena of concern. programs.
2. A profession constantly enlarges the body of  Undertaking nursing and health manpower
knowledge its uses and subsequently imposes on its development training and research.
members the lifelong obligation to remain current in
order to do no harm. PROFESSIONAL NURSE
 One who has acquired the art and science of nursing
3. A profession entrust the education of its practitioners
through her basic nursing education program.
to institutions of higher education.
 One who interprets her role in nursing in terms of the
4. A profession applies its body of knowledge in
social ends for which it exists- the health and welfare
practical services that are vital to human welfare and
of society and who continues to add to his/her KSA
especially suited to the tradition.
through continuing education and scientific inquiry.
5. A profession functions autonomously (with authority)
 Licensed in his/her country or state to practice
in the formulation of professional policy and in the
professional nursing
monitoring of its practice and practitioners.
6. A profession is guided by a Code of Ethics that  Qualifications and Abilities of a Professional
regulates the relationship between professional and Nurse:
 Has faith in the fundamental values that underlie
client.
the democratic way of life.
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2. Nursing Jurisprudence
Nursing as a Profession
Prepared by: Mark Fredderick R. Abejo R.N, M.A.N
 Has a sense of responsibility for understanding
those with whom he/she works. Areas Clients
 Has faith in the reality of spiritual and aesthetic Community Health Individual, Family, Community
values and awareness of the value and the Nurse
Hospital Nurse Institutional clients who suffered
pleasure of self-development
medical problems
 Has the basic KSA necessary to address present-
Military Nurse Serving the government: AFP,
day social problem, realistic, incisive and well PNP, Navy
organized thoughts through the use of critical School Nurse Students, entire constituents of
thinking. schools, personnel (rank and file)
 Has skill in using written and spoken language, Occupational/Industrial Employees
both to develop own thoughts and to /Company Nurse
communicate them to others. Private Duty Nurse Private patients
 Appreciates and understands the importance of Independent Nurse Operate a clinic-a venue where
Practitioner health services are provided
good health.
Example: Immunization regulated
 Has emotional balance by PD 996: Compulsory Basic
 Likes hard work and possesses a capacity for it. Immunization to all children before
 Accepts and tries to understand people of all reaching the age of 8 years old→
sorts. Infants (0-6 months)→ BCG, DPT,
 Knows nursing so thoroughly that every client OPV, Hepatitis B and Measles
vaccine
will receive excellent care.
School Entrants-6 years old (Grade
1)→ Booster of BCG
NURSING PRACTICE
 Primary responsibility promotion of health and
3. Nursing Administration
prevention of illness  Administrator: a person in authority to supervise his
 Collaborate with other health care providers levels of subordinates
 Curative
 Preventive Nursing Service in Hospital (Nurse Practitioner)
 Rehabilitative aspects of care ↓
 Restoration of health Chief Nurse/Directress of Nursing Service
↓
 Alleviation of suffering Asst. Chief Nurse
 Towards a peaceful death ↓
 Provide nursing care through the utilization of the Supervisor
nursing process ↓
 Therapeutic use of self Head Nurse
 Executing health care techniques and Staff Nurse
Nursing Aide
procedures
 Essential primary health care
 Comfort measures
ROLES AND OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE
 Health teachings
 Administration of written prescription for
Direct Care Provider - provides total care using the
treatment
nursing process to develop an appropriate plan and methods
 Therapies
to evaluate its effectiveness.
 Oral
Communicator – communicates with clients, support
 Topical
person and colleagues to facilitate all nursing action.
 Parenteral medications
Teacher – provides health teaching to effect behavior
 Internal examination during labour in the
change which focuses on acquiring new knowledge and
absence of antenatal bleeding and delivery
technical skills.
 Suturing of perineal laceration
 Establish linkages with community resources Counselor – helps the client to recognize and cope with
 Coordination with the health team stressful psychologic or social problem, to develop
 Provide health education to individuals, families and improved personal relationships and to promote personal
communities growth.
 Teach, guide and supervise students in nursing Client Advocate – the nurse becomes an activist speaking
education programs up for the client who cannot or will not speak for self.
 The nurse is required to maintain competence by Change Agent – initiates changes and assists the client
continual learning through continuing professional make modifications in the lifestyle to promote health.
education Leader – nurse through the process of interpersonal
influence helps the client make decisions in establishing
FIELDS and AREAS OF NURSING and achieving goals to improve hi well-being.
Manager – the nurse plans, gives directions, develops
1. Nursing Education staff, monitors operation, gives rewards fairly and represent
 To be in college of Nursing
both staff members and administration as needed.
 Goal: Preparing students to become professional nurse
 Dean→ Asst. Dean→ Secretary→ Coordinators→ Case Manager – coordinates the activities of other
Faculty→ Clinical Instructor member of the health care team.
Researcher – participates in scientific investigation and
2. Nursing Practice uses research findings in practice.
 There are clients whom care is to be provided Collaborator – works in a combined effort with all those
 2 Concepts: 1. Clients
2. Provision of Care involved in care delivery.
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