Hello everyone,
I would like to start an important discussion about the nature of the nursing profession. Understanding the core definitions helps us define our role and scope of practice.
3 Key Definitions
Florence Nightingale: Nursing is the "control of the environment" to support the patient's natural recovery process.
Virginia Henderson: The nurse "assists the individual" in performing activities necessary for health (based on 14 basic needs).
ICN (International): Nursing is an "autonomous and collaborative" profession focused on the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and care of the sick, disabled, and dying in all settings.
Discussion Question:
In the context of modern healthcare, which definition do you feel best describes the role of the nurse?
Or, how does the “autonomy and collaboration” role mentioned in the ICN definition Golf Hit manifest itself in your daily practice?
Looking forward to discussing with everyone!