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T.Y.General Nursing & Midwifery UNIT :III PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Mital Patel lecturer GCON, Bhavnagar
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Session Objectives : After completion of this topic ,learners will be able to : - describe the term RN - list out career opportunities of nursing - explain future trends/ nursing in future
Terminology : Hospice unit : A Hospice is a special hospital for people who are dying, where their practical and emotional needs are dealt with as well as their medical needs. Diversity : a range of different things Nanotechnology : A science that deals with developing and producing extremely small tools and machines by controlling the arrangement of separate atoms
W h a t is a R e g i stere d N ur s e ( RN ) ? RNs are professionals licensed by the state in which they work. RNs function as active members of the health care team. RNs provide and manage care for individuals who are ill and their families.
What is an RN? continued… RNs also work with healthy individuals and families to educate them about wellness and disease prevention. RNs work with patients of all ages promoting physical, mental and social well-being.
W h e r e d o n ur s e s w or k ? The possibilities are endless!! Hospitals Clinics/Offices Nursing Homes Hospice Schools Cruise Ships Military Helicopters Industries Wellness Centers Public Health Offices Home Health Care Agencies
Carrier opportunities for Nurses : Hospital/ institutional nursing Public health nsg /community health nsg Private duty / special duty nursing Nursing education Industrial/ occupational nursing Nursing education Independent nursing practice
Hospital /institution : Hospital nurses is one who is working in an institution with patients. The function of the professional nurse in the hospital is usually broader than any kind of nursing .various position held in hospitals are staff nurse, part time staff nurse,ward sister, assistant nursing superintendent , deputy nursing superintendent, nursing superintendent &director of nursing etc .
Public health nursing /community health nursing : community health nursing is also a part of the services offered by the general hospitals in addition to the primary health centers. This kind of nursing ,usually deals with families and communities.
Private duty nursing is not widely practiced because of the very high cost to the patient. Private duty/special duty nursing :
Industrial/occupational nursing : The factories act of 1948 made it legally necessary to maintain definite standards of health, safety and general welfare for factory workers.
Nursing education : Nurses who are interested in nursing education have a broad scope from which to choose. Various positions available are clinical instructor, Tutor, Senior Tutor, Lecturer, Principal,& Director etc.
Military nursing : Military nursing was the earliest type of organized nursing in India. Nurse working in a military base have various functions from direct care in bedside to teaching,supervision and administration depending up on qualification and rank.
independent nursing practice The concept of independent nurse practitioner is not much popular in India but practiced in other countries where nurse play an independent role in nursing practice such as private practice, BP monitoring, home service etc.
Advanced education adds options: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Provides care to patients with complex illnesses or injuries and often responsible for the continuing education of staff nurses. Nurse Practitioner - Diagnoses and treats a wide variety of patients. Research - Involved with research studies to increase the knowledge base of the nursing profession.
Advanced education continued… Nurse Midwives - Care for women during pregnancy and deliver their babies. Nursing Professor - Teaches nursing students in nursing schools. Nurse Anesthetist - Provides anesthesia to patients during surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Career According to qualification : For ANM:- Works as a ANM at sub-centers & PHC, UHC, Post partum unit. With experience & training can be promoted to lady health visitors. F or ca r eer d e v e lop m e n t c an do G N M .
For GNM:- As a staff nurse/ sister grade III in the hospital. In various health programme . Can go abroad after clearing certain exams as per requirement of country. She can do P.B.B.S.c (N) – 2 yrs She can do diploma of 9 – 12 months of public health administration. She is promoted with her experience as ANS/ DNS.
For B.Sc (N) & P.B.B.Sc (N):- In Hospital : As a staff nurse to give care to patients .she is p r omo t ed as a A . N . S . , D . N . S & nursing superintendent with experience. Community : As a public health nurse to prevent, maintain, treat & rehabilitate the people as per their needs. Participates in various health programme . She can work industrial nurse, school health nurse etc .
She can go abroad to work as a nurse She can conduct research W o r k a s clinica l inst r uc t or in sch o ol a nd colleges to teach nursing programme She can do master degree in nursing She can do certificate courses of nursing
For M.Sc Nursing : Work as a lecturer, more experience can work as different cadre. As a clinical nurse in hospital with sister grade III As a researcher she can conduct research in various programme She can work as public health nurse, district health nurse, directorate of nursing, state nursing council registrar, INC president & vice president etc. She can do further her M.Phil or Ph.D in nursing She can ac t a s a c ouns elor a c c o r ding to specialisation in M.Sc (N )
NURSING IN THE FUTURE / TRENDS IN NURSING
Changing demographics and increasing diversity Increase in the diversity of the population which affects the nature and the prevalence of illness and disease, requiring changes in practice that reflect and respect diverse values and beliefs. Disparities in morbidity, mortality, and access to care among population sectors have increased, even as socioeconomic and other factors have led to increased violence and substance abuse. Ethnic and racial diversity of nursing institutes creating a rich cultural environment for learning.
The Technological Explosion : There is reduction in distance through speedy communication. Advances in digital technology have increased the applications of tele-health and telemedicine mobiles, e-line, video conferences, bringing together patient and provider without physical proximity . Nanotechnology is a new form of clinical diagnosis and treatment, which is capable of detecting a wide range of diseases from very minute specimens. There is computerization for patient care management .
3 . Globalization of the world’s economy and society : Now there is potential for rapid disease transmission & potential for dramatic improvements in health due to knowledge transfer between cultures and health care systems. Nursing science needs to address health care issues, such as emerging and remerging infections, that result from globalization. Nursing education and research must become more internationally focused to disseminate information and benefit from the multicultural experience.
4. STANDARDIZED EXAMINATION SYSTEM : The system of examination varies from one state to other state not only in india but also in other countries. The high power committee has given recommendation to INC to establish a national examination system to have uniform pattern of examination throughout the nations. This system will help to have better control over nursing practice and education throughout the country.
5 . Renewal of license : Renewal of license is one of the important trend which is already practiced in our state. At present renewal of registration is practiced in some countries while others do not have compulsion for renewal of license.
continuing Nursing education It has become essential to keep up with the changing needs of patient care. Nurses have to continuously update themselves with new and innovative approaches in patient care management. For this they should enable themselves with workshops, seminars, short term training programmes, attend conferences, make use of library, subscribe and read periodicals and books. Discussion on bedside and supportive supervision helps to keep abreast with newer techniques and information.
Evidence based Practice / Research : There has been a significant Advancement in Nursing Science and Research. Most studies concern health behaviors, symptom. There is lack in focus on the scholarship and science of nursing as top priorities. Doctorally prepared nursing professionals are not being produced in large enough numbers to meet the growing need. There is need for enhanced mentorship for new researchers to strengthen skills and capacity to conduct meaningful nursing research.
Case management, disease management, and tele health care expand : There is a demand to manage the care from a distance, being more people at home and in remote areas with chronic diseases and complicated treatment regimens, through the use of telephones, television monitors, and telecommunication.
Nursing education go online Various courses of nursing education will go online in future. Wellness centers, Holistic and Alternative therapies There is a great focus on promoting health and triggering the body’s natural healing powers through holistic and alternative therapies (e.g exercise, massage, acupuncture etc.)
conclusion Rapid change in the nursing and health care delivery environment has created an irresolvable dilemma for the nursing services.These changes include a major reconfiguration of the health care delivery system, unprecedented technological advances, and enormous changes in the expectations of the health care consumer. Enormous advances in the use of technology have been incorporated into the delivery of health care services. With acceptance of the World Wide Web, many health care organizations implemented mechanisms for using this technology to enhance access to health care services and to provide more efficient care to those whose access to the traditional system is limited by distance and other factors .
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