Chapter 11
Nursing as an Ethical Profession
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Definition of profession
- Criteria of a profession
- Qualities of a good nurse
- Criteria for an ethical professional nurse
- Extended and expanded roles of a nurse
- Professional nurse–patient relationship
- Loyalty in nursing
- Professional ethical conduct of a nurse
- Empowerment in nursing
11.1 INTRODUCTION
Nursing is called a profession and the nurse who is involved in nursing care is called a professional because nursing requires specialized knowledge, skill and preparation. It is an occupation that requires advanced knowledge and skills. It grows out of society’s needs for special services and is a disciplined service that involves delivery of health care to the society and is service ...
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