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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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