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