Conceptualization of modern nursing

Professional environment within the healthcare environment

Expectations

Misconceptions

Media involvement

Nursing advancement as a healthcare profession

Societal dependancy

Situations that require medical intervenience

Leadership growth in society (e.g., influencing policies)

Statistical values related to the expansion of those joining the profession

Contributors to the advancements of the nursing profession

Florence Nightingale

Notes on Nursing

Virginia Henderson ('Nightingale of Modern nursing')

Definition of nursing

Four major concepts of nursing

Individual

Environment

Health

Nursing

Holistic nursing

Traditional nursing

Obstacles in the profession

Concern for failure as a nurse

Shortages of nursing professionals

Lack of recognition in the workplace and in society

Individuality of a nurse

Self-management/self-care

Mental-health

Awareness of rights

Using the resources to strengthen overall individual health as a nurse.

Maintaining a stable encompassment

Exceeding as a nurse

Critical thinking skills

Situation based

Establishing Patient-Nurse relationships.

Utilizing the attributes ascribed and expected from nursing professionals