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    Nursing is a profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities to help them maintain or improve their health. The history of nursing dates back to ancient Egyptian and biblical times, and modern nursing began with Florence Nightingale in the 1860s. Nursing combines both science and art by applying scientific knowledge to patient care. To be an effective nurse requires strong communication skills, caring attitude, interest in helping people, and ability to work well under stress. Nurses must follow professional etiquette including being courteous, respectful, punctual, and maintaining confidentiality in their relationships with patients, colleagues, and others.

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    Nursing is a profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities to help them maintain or improve their health. The history of nursing dates back to ancient Egyptian and biblical times, and modern nursing began with Florence Nightingale in the 1860s. Nursing combines both science and art by applying scientific knowledge to patient care. To be an effective nurse requires strong communication skills, caring attitude, interest in helping people, and ability to work well under stress. Nurses must follow professional etiquette including being courteous, respectful, punctual, and maintaining confidentiality in their relationships with patients, colleagues, and others.

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    Nursing is a profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities to help them maintain or improve their health. The history of nursing dates back to ancient Egyptian and biblical times, and modern nursing began with Florence Nightingale in the 1860s. Nursing combines both science and art by applying scientific knowledge to patient care. To be an effective nurse requires strong communication skills, caring attitude, interest in helping people, and ability to work well under stress. Nurses must follow professional etiquette including being courteous, respectful, punctual, and maintaining confidentiality in their relationships with patients, colleagues, and others.

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    INTRODUCTION NURSING

    TO

    Mrs.Hema Susan Cherian Tutor Lourdes School of Nursing SidhiSadan

    What is Nursing?
    Nursing

    is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.

    The

    A brief history:
    Egyptian

    rites Biblical records Monastic orders Criminals, poor ladies, widows Florence Nightingale-Lady with the lamp First School of Nursing-1860

    Nursing as a profession
    Nightingale Science

    describes Nursing as a

    -works based on scientific body of knowledge own way of doing things and applying knowledge.

    Art-Its

    Milestones in Nursing
    and education Regulating agencies Professional organisation Continuing education Publications Community services-health expos Research
    Training

    Is

    NURSING a Profession ?

    Yes
    A

    very NOBLE PROFESSION.

    So

    every nurse requires professionalism.

    Qualities of a NURSE:
    Personal

    Qualities Personal qualities that are important for individuals wanting to become a nurse include: Good communication skills Caring attitude toward patients, peers and other individuals you may encounter Interest in working with people

    Cont

    to diversity and a nonjudgmental attitude Desire for a career which is continually changing and evolving High motivation to achieve Ability to think and act under extreme stress Ability to solve problems with limited resources Realization that nursing and nursing education are demanding physically, mentally and emotionally

    Openness

    PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE'S OF NURSES


    Etiquette is a code of good manners that a nurse should follow. The nurse is an important member of the health team that must work in cooperation and harmony for the care of the sick. For a smooth functioning and a good interpersonal relationship.

    Cont.

    You should be courteous to all. Be gentle and polite in your talk. You should greet your seniors, co-workers, your patients etc with appropriate words and according to the time of the day. you should address the seniors with proper title eg Sir, Madam, Sister, Mister, Miss etc. Stand up when people of higher rank enter your room.

    GOOD MANNERS A NURSE SHOULD HAVE:


    Stand

    up when answering questions in the class room. Open the door for the seniors and stand aside for them to pass. Excuse yourself when overtaking a senior person. Maintain silence wherever and whenever necessary. Keep your dress neat and tidy.

    cont
    While

    on duty never use any form of jewellery that may interfere with work. Obey seniors without arguing. Help the seniors to carry a heavy load if you find them on the way. Say "Thank you" when some one is doing a favour for you. Do not delay your answers to the questions. give the answers immediately and appropriately.

    cont
    Be

    punctual. Keep eye contact and sit face to face when listening to someone. Never let others secret go out of you. Do not cover the mouth while talking to others. Excuse yourself before you interfere with others engaged in a talking or doing some work -

    What is nurse-patient relationship?

    What is the purpose of nurse patient relationship?

    Requisites for nurse-patient relationship


    Careful

    thinking

    Sensitiveness Energy time

    Nurses roles in nurse-patient relationship

    Care giver Counselor Educator Consultant researcher

    Characteristics of good nursepatient relationship


    Relationship

    is therapeutic Exist until patent have fulfilled the health care needs Nurses work is to attain, maintain, and restore the patients health Patients are satisfied Based on nurses competent care derived from skills and knowledge

    Cont

    Provide holistic care Patient/client is an active participant Nurse uses patients knowledge, attitudes, values, and thoughts to plan interventions

    Roles and Function of a Nurse


    Caregiver Client Communicator

    advocate

    Counselor .

    Leader

    Teacher Manager

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