Nursing is now an emerging profession that students are after, especially girls. Later in this blog, we will talk about what is nursing, what are the roles to be performed in this profession, the basic criteria you need to crack, and the characteristics of this profession. Basically, we will talk about nursing as a profession in general and you can also get nursing homework help.

Go through the blog to find out all about nursing. But let us first start with what nursing is?

WHAT IS NURSING?

Nursing is a healthcare profession dedicated to the care of people, families, and communities. In order for them to achieve, maintain, or regain optimal health and quality of life.

It’s a vocation that necessitates a unique set of skills, knowledge, and preparedness.

A job that necessitates sophisticated knowledge and abilities. It also stems from society’s desire for specialized services.

CHARACTERISTICS OF NURSING.

• Nursing is a compassionate profession.
• Nursing necessitates direct personal touch with the patient.
• Nursing is focused on providing services that consider persons as physiological, psychological, and social beings.
• Nursing is dedicated to helping people achieve their personal, family, community, and national health objectives in the most effective way possible.
• Nursing is dedicated to providing individualized care to all people, regardless of race, creed, social or economic background.
• Nursing is devoted to participating in ethical, legal, and political problems related to health care delivery.

PERSONAL QUALITIES OF A NURSE.

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Physically and intellectually fit is required.
• To practice nursing in the country, you must obtain a license.
• As a result, a professional nurse is someone who has finished a basic nursing education program. And who is licensed to practice professional nursing in his nation.

BASIC CRITERIA OF NURSING.

B.Sc NURSING.

(1) The admissions minimum and maximum ages will be 17 and 35 years old, respectively.

(2) Minimum education: 

a. 10+2 class passed with 45 percent aggregate in Science (PCB) and English Core/English Elective.

b. Graduated from an AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other similar board with a 10+2 diploma.

(3) The student must be in good health.

(4) Students preparing for the National Institute of Open School’s 10+2 Science test.

(5) Students are only allowed to enroll once a year.

(6) Course Duration: 4 years

POST BASIC B.Sc NURSING.

• GNM Pass and enrolled with the State Nursing Registration Council as an RN,RM.
• The candidate’s age must be at least 17 years old on December 31st of that year and no older than 35 years old.

GNM.

(1) The minimum and maximum entry ages will be 17 and 35 years, respectively. ANM/LHV has no upper age limit.

(2) Minimum educational requirements: 

a. 10+2 with a minimum of 40% in Science (PCB) and English.

b. 10+2 in Arts (Mathematics, Biotechnology, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy) and English Core/English Elective or Health Care Science – Vocational stream only, from a recognized Board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board.

c. 10+2 vocational ANM from a school accredited by the Indian Nursing Council under the CBSE Board or another similar board.

d. Registered with the State Nursing Registration Council as an Advanced Nurse Midwife.

EXPANDED ROLES AS A NURSE.

• Clinical Specialists are nurses who have earned a master’s degree in a specific field and have extensive clinical experience in that field. Individuals receive skilled treatment from her. Participates in health-care professional and auxiliary education. Participates in research and serves as a clinical consultant.
• A nurse practitioner is a nurse who has earned a certificate program or a master’s degree in a specific field of nursing. She is also accredited by the relevant specialty organization. She can do nursing evaluations, physical therapy, counseling, education, and treat mild and self-limiting illnesses.

• A nurse-midwife is a nurse who has finished a midwifery program. Prenatal and postoperative care is provided, as well as delivery of newborns to women with uncomplicated pregnancies.

• A nurse anesthetist is a nurse that has finished an anesthesia school program and is responsible for checking clients’ pre-operative condition.

• Nurse Educator: A nurse who teaches theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and does research in a clinical or educational context, generally with an advanced degree.

• A nurse entrepreneur is a nurse with a master’s degree who runs a health-related company.

• A nurse administrator is a nurse who works in a variety of healthcare settings at various levels of administration. Responsibilities include resource management and administration, as well as people, involved in inpatient care.

FIELDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING.

• A nurse who works at an institution with patients is known as a hospital or institutional nurse.

For instance, recuperation, lying-in, and so on.

• Public health nursing, often known as community health nursing, works with families and communities. (no incarceration, only OPD)

For instance, brgy. Health Center.

• Private Duty/Special Duty Nurses are employed on a contract basis.

• A nurse who works in factories, offices, or businesses is known as an industrial or occupational nurse.

• Nurses who serve as CIs in schools, review centers, and hospitals are known as nurses who work in nursing education.

• Nurses who work on a military post are known as military nurses.

• Nurses who work in private and public clinics are known as clinic nurses.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. What is Nursing?

Ans. Nursing is a healthcare profession dedicated to the care of people, families, and communities. In order for them to achieve, maintain, or regain optimal health and quality of life.

2. Nursing as a profession?

Ans. 

• It’s a vocation that necessitates a unique set of skills, knowledge, and preparedness.
• A job that necessitates sophisticated knowledge and abilities. It also stems from society’s desire for specialized services.

3. Basic criteria for nursing as a profession after post-basic B.Sc Nursing?

Ans. 

• GNM Pass and enrolled with the State Nursing Registration Council as an RN,RM.
• The candidate’s age must be at least 17 years old on December 31st of that year and no older than 35 years old.