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Professionalism in Nursing
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Professionalism in Nursing
This paper examines the level of professionalism in the field of nursing today.
1,178 words (approx. 4.7 pages) |
7 sources |
APA | 2008
Paper Summary:
The paper looks at the history of nursing, which has generally been one of taking a secondary position to other professionals. The paper then explores the contemporary assessment of the nursing profession. The paper shows how, in recent years, nursing has been characterized by an increasing degree of responsibility and more technical and demanding roles in the healthcare environment that has led to greater autonomy and expertise within the profession.Outline:
Introduction
The Evolution of Nursing Professionalism
Contemporary Nursing and Professional Demands
Conclusion
From the Paper:
"The terms nursing and professionalism have not always been seen to be synonymous. It is only relatively recently that nursing has been seen as a profession on the same level as other medical and healthcare professions. In the history of the development of nursing, it has often been viewed as being secondary to the medical and healthcare professions. Nurses were seen as playing a supporting role to the professional doctor and surgeon. However, this situation has changed radically and over the last century, nurses have come into their own as true professionals."Sample of Sources Used:
- Donahue, M. P. (1996). Nursing, the Finest Art: An Illustrated History. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
- Historical Background of Midwifery. Contributions by theMidwives of Antiquity to the Art and Science of Modern Medicine. Retrieved November 12, 2007, from http://www.collegeofmidwives.org/legal_legislative01/HxMfryIndex01/antiqmdw.htm >
- History of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Retrieved November13, 2007 from The Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, http://www.miana.org/history/history.html
- Engebretson, Joan.( 2002) Hands-on: The persistent metaphor in nursing. Holistic Nursing Practice; 7/1/2002;
- Sandelowski, Margarete. 1998. Looking To Care or Caring To Look? Technology and the Rise of Spectacular Nursing. Holistic Nursing Practice; 7/1/1998;
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Professionalism in Nursing (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Professionalism-in-Nursing/109350
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"Professionalism in Nursing" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Professionalism-in-Nursing/109350>
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