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WELCOMEN.K.LATHAUNIT-I PROFESSION&TRENDS Def of Health: is a state of physical, mental & social well being & not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.NURSING: assist the individual sick or well in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery or to a peaceful death that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge. It is likewise her function to help the individual gain independence as rapidly as possible.PRACTICE: Diagnosis &treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems through such means as case finding, health teaching and counseling.

PHYLOSOPHY &OBJECTIVESTo establish &promote implementation of standards of nursing practice, nursing education &nursing services as defined by statutory bodies.To encourage members to adhere to the ethical obligations of nurses as patients advocates.To promote & protect the economic & general welfare of nurses.To continually review & clarify the role of the nurse in the delivery of health care services.To interpret to the members of TNAI &SNA, the philosophy, objectives & activities of this association &to undertake collaborative activities with association to promote the purposes of the profession.

To interpret the aims of the various educational programmes & career opportunities in nursing to nurses, prospective nurses & the public. To identify the educational needs of practitioners & to work with appropriate groups to provide programmes to ensure current nursing practice.To initiate legislation & proposals for government al regulations & take stands supporting or opposing those which affect the health of the people of the state, nursing, or nurses.To speak for the nsg.profession in relationships with professional, community & governmental groups,& with the public.Provide for representation of nsg,interests statewide, nationally & internationally & to present nsg.policies & positions on issues that may have statewide, nation or international implications.

Concept of nursing as a profession vocation, calling, especially one which involves some branch of learning or service as the learned professions of divinity ,law, medicine etcUtilizes in its practice a well defined and well organized body of specialized knowledge, which is on the intellectual level of higher learning.Constantly enlarges the body of knowledge he uses & improves his techniques of education & service by the use of the scientific method.Entrusts the education of the practitioners to institutions of higher education.Applies the body of knowledge in practical services, which are vital to human & social welfare.Functions autonomously in the formulation of professional policy & in the control of professional activity. Attracts individuals of intellectual & personal qualities who exalt service above the personal gain & who recognize their chosen occupation as a life work.Strives to compensate its practioners by providing freedom of action, opportunity for continuous professional growth & economic security.A profession criteria 1. intellectual 2. scientific 3.requires higher education 4. essential 5. self governing 6. service oriented 7. personal development & economic security REQUISITESRegistered nurse (clinical decision making & case management, care giver, communicator, teacher)Manager & coordinator of careEntry levelPrepared to practice in all health care settings critical care, o.p care, public health, & mental healthDesign & manage care skills in critical care, understand treatment & symptoms, supervise other staff, master in advanced technology, guide & educate patient

ROLES & FUNCTIONSProviding quality nsg.care, placing emphasis on the needs of clients&caregiversCooperating with nsg.units & all other deptsActive participation in client care & continuing self education & health education, quality improvement programmes Maintaining standardsEnsure safety & securityCooperation between all health team membersUtilizing resources effectivelyadhering to all infection control policiesComplying with the professional code of ethics

8PROFESSIONAL TRENDSDevelopment of nursing as a professionFactors influencing trendsInternational trends in nsg.professionHealth needs of the societyAwareness of health needs by societyEconomic conditionsNew developments in medicineNew knowledge & procedures developed through research in scienceNeed for specialization in nursing &medicineOpportunities for service & education abroadIncreased industrialization & expansion of community health servicesGovernment programmes & employmentFATORS INFLUENCING EDUCATIONDevelopment of modern diagnostic & therapeutic procedures.Changes in health care conceptsChange in outlook of public toward nsg.educationChange influenced by learners, teachers, societyChange in educational policy, national health policy &health programmesConcept of research, professional education, &career ladderCost effective care, quality care conceptsAccreditation &accountability by the nursesAutonomy of nsg.educational institutions

SCOPENURSNG SERVICESCOMMUNITY HEALTH NURSINGTEACHING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONST.N.A.I:AIMS1. upholding the dignity & honour of nsg.profession2. promoting a sense of e spirit de corps among all nurses3.enabling members to take counsel together on matters relating to their professionObjectivesUpgrading , developing & standardization of nsg.educationImprovement of living working conditions & educational conditions for nurses& improve economic status of nurses in the country. S.N.A.I. :Objectives:To help students to uphold the dignity & ideals of the profession for which they are qualifying.Promote a corporate spirit among students for the common good.furnish nurses in training with advice in their courses of study leading to professional qualificationsEncourage leadership abilityIncrease social contacts & world wide placementBoth professional & recreational development & arrange meetings

The International Council Of NursesObjectives:Promote strong national nurses associationAssists at national level to improve standards of nursingAssists national nurses association to improve the status of nurses in their own countries.Take up nsg.matters & serve as authoritative voice for nurses internationally.The Indian Nursing CouncilState nursing council & registration:Recognize officially & inspect SON in their stateConduct examination & prescribe rules of conduct & take disciplinary actionsMaintain registers for diploma, graduate , midwives, M.P.H.W nurses.