Nursing
Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painter's or sculptor's work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God's spirit? It is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts - Florence Nightingale
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How the nursing profession should adapt for a digital future
Digital technologies increasingly affect nursing globally. Examples include the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems; society’s reliance on mobile, internet, and social media; and increasing dependence on telehealth and other virtual models of care, particularly in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Despite substantial advances to date, challenges in nursing’s use of digital technology persist. A perennial concern is that nurses have generally not kept pace with rapid changes in digital technologies and their impact on society. This limits the potential benefits they bring to nursing practice and patient care. To respond to these challenges and prepare for the…Featured
Evolution of Nursing: History, Advancements, and Accomplishments
If trustworthiness were the ultimate prize in an annual sports event in which different career fields competed against each other, the nursing profession would hold one of the longest streaks in the history of that sport.
Is Nursing a Profession?
Although the question of whether nursing is a profession may not be settled, nursing possesses qualities that entrust education to institutions of higher learning, has established policies for practitioners while allowing the nurse to function autonomously in practice, has a code of ethics in which to practice and has clear set of educational standards for continuing education.
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American Nursing: An Introduction to the Past
Most people think of the nursing profession as beginning with the work of Florence Nightingale, an upper class British woman who captured the public imagination when she led a group of female nurses to the Crimea in October of 1854 to deliver nursing service to British soldiers. Upon her return to England, Nightingale successfully established nurse education programs in a number of British hospitals.
Respect for nursing professional: Silence must be heard
The nursing profession is at crossroads. The prestige of this profession has not kept up to its growth, and as a result, fewer individuals are joining this profession. There are several factors for the inability to grow, but the problems within the profession could be addressed not only by improved projection of the profession, better funding, and education but also by providing support to its practitioners.
The Nightingale Pledge And Its Versions
The Nightingale Pledge, created by Lystra Gretter in 1893, revolutionized nursing by establishing ethical standards inspired by Florence Nightingale. First adopted at Harper Hospital, the pledge emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, continuous learning, patient advocacy, social responsibility, and non-discriminatory care. Over time, it has evolved to include modern nursing values such as community health promotion.
Understanding the Different Levels of the Nursing Profession
Nursing offers a range of career paths and opportunities for those passionate about healthcare. If you’re considering a career in nursing or are simply curious about the profession, understanding the different levels of nursing can help you appreciate the depth and breadth of this essential field.
What does the future of the nursing industry look like?
The nursing industry is changing at a rapid rate. With shifting technology, an aging patient population and new challenges brought on by federal legislation, the nursing industry is being forced to evolve to ensure that hospitals and other organizations are able to continue to provide the best possible care.
