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Essence of the ProfessionFramework of nursing practiceValue to societyDefinition of nursingDirection to nursing educators,
administrators and researchersScope and Standards of Practice and
Professional Performance
Social Context of NursingProperty of societyReflects changing needs of societyEnduring leadershipSocial concernsAuthority to practiceSocial contractCollaboration
Social Concerns in NursingOrganization, delivery, and financing of
quality health careProvision of public’s healthExpansion of nursing knowledge and
application of knowledgeExpansion of healthcare resources and
health policyDuties under extreme conditions
Definition of NursingNursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering and through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, families, communities and populations.
(ANA, 2010a, p. 10))
Knowledge Base for PracticeA Science and an Art
Nursing sciencePhilosophy and ethicsBiology and psychologyTheoretical basesSocial, physical, economic, organizational,
and technical sciences
Regulation of the ProfessionProfessional regulationLegal regulationInstitutional practices and proceduresSelf-regulation