The Nursing Profession

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The nursing profession is one of the oldest in history. However, many sociologists have argued that nursing should not be classified as a profession. This discussion provides an in-depth examination of the status of nursing as a profession. It compares the public image of nurses in relation to their professional status. It begins by providing a comprehensive definition of what it means to be a nurse, followed by a definition of what is means to be a professional.

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"Nursing is one of the world's oldest known "professions" that has been continuously and slowly evolving over time. It has its roots based in the cultural and religious practices of bygone eras and is viewed by most as being based on the caring, compassionate and moral nature of females within its society. However, history shows that this is not entirely accurate, that prior to Florence Nightingale, mid-nineteenth century, there was a definite lack of care, that nurses where often callous and cruel, displaying little respect to the rights and dignity of their patients. (Bradshaw, A. 1997, Chapter 2)."

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