My Definition Of Professional Nursing

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Professional nursing means different things to different individuals. Some define nursing as their calling and others may state they aspired to become a nurse since they were a child. I did not intend to select nursing as a career. In many respects, I believe I became a nurse long before I ever attended nursing school. Nursing is a demanding, intense, technical occupation that requires extensive education and training. However, nursing is more than education. Nurses must possess an endless supply of kindness and an infinite store of compassion. It is my belief that this is something that one cannot teach; a person either has this type of kindness and compassion, or they do not. For many years I never considered nursing as a career because I did not believe I could provide that kind of commitment to …show more content…

I define the patient as consisting of the person I am caring for as well as any loved ones or others present. Health comprises of the optimal condition the patient defines for himself. I endeavor to provide quality, evidence-based care, be present in the situation, develop a trusting bond, and advocate for my patients within the multidisciplinary team. Education teaches the science of nursing. However, providing holistic care to patients is truly the art of nursing care. References
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