Question

Describe how the nursing profession is viewed by the general public. Discuss factors that influence the public's perception of nursing? Describe ways to educate the general public on the professional nurse's role and scope of nursing within a changing health care system.

Answer 1

Ans.

1. the nursing profession is viewed by the general public-

The public sees nursing as combining knowledge, skill, and professionalism with caring. ... Even though nurses have become healthcare professionals in their own right who possess a great deal of knowledge the public does not always value the skills and competences nurses have acquired through education and innovation.

the public perception of nurses-

The public perceive a nurse as just someone who assists the doctor during and after treatment of the illness assisting the patient in keeping up his personal hygiene, giving the medications as prescribed by the doctor, dressing the wounds when there is a need ensuring the welfare of the patient.

2. factors influence the public's perception of nursing-

An analysis of other factors that influence the self‐concept of nurses, such as work environment, work values, education and traditional social and cultural values. A discussion of the relationship between public image and nurses' self‐concept, professional identity and work performance.

​​​​​​ 3. Improved nowledge is an essential tool for prevention of errors and providing higher quality care. ... Education helps nurses help people; providing nurses with the skills and knowledge they need to positively impact the lives of people in their communities.

The categories are not putting value on education, non-professional activities, physician-oriented atmosphere, conflict and lack of coherence in education, inappropriate communication skills, ignorance of patient's right in education, lack of motivation and rewarding system in the organization, and poor supervision

Nurses today are playing new roles in coordinating care from multiple providers, managing caseloads of patients with intense care needs, and helping patients transition out of hospitals and into the home or other settings. They are working as “health coaches” and in other ways to prevent illness and promote wellness.

Roles of a Nurse

• Record medical history and symptoms.
• Collaborate with team to plan for patient care.
• Advocate for health and wellbeing of patient.
• Monitor patient health and record signs.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Operate medical equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests.
• Educate patients about management of illnesses.

4. The scope of nursing practice is defined as the range of roles, functions, responsibilities, and activities which registered nurses are educated and authorized to perform.

The broad scope of nursing practice reflects all of the roles and activities undertaken by registered nurses to
address the full range of human experiences and responses to health and illness. This includes: health promotion,
health protection, health maintenance, health restoration, rehabilitation, and palliation.