The document discusses the roles of professional nursing organizations in Kenya including the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK), and International Council of Nurses (ICN). The NCK regulates nursing practice and education through registration, licensing, and establishing standards. NNAK is a professional association that advocates for nurses. ICN is an international federation that works to advance nursing globally and strengthen national nursing associations.
Nursing has evolved significantly over history. In ancient times, nursing was informal with caregivers learning through oral tradition. During medieval times in Europe, nursing was primarily done by nuns in monasteries. Modern nursing began in the 19th century led by Florence Nightingale and Elizabeth Fry who established nursing schools. By the late 19th century, nursing schools were being set up in hospitals in Europe and the United States to formally educate nurses. Nursing continued professionalizing in the 20th century with graduate programs being established.
Nursing as a profession
Philosophy, nursing practice
Aims and objectives
Characteristics of a professional nurse
Current trends and issues in Nursing.
Regulatory bodies; INC,SNC acts: constitution, functions
This document outlines the Code of Nursing Ethics according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). It discusses 9 main provisions that define the ethical obligations and duties of nurses. The provisions address respecting human dignity, the nurse's primary commitment to patients, advocating for patient safety and rights, accountability in nursing practice, maintaining competence and integrity, advancing the nursing profession, and collaborating with others to promote community health. The code aims to establish ethical standards and values to guide nurses in upholding their professional responsibilities.
The health care system and the nursing profession is expanding globally , there fore it is important for nurses to know the trends, issues and challenges in new millennium.
Nursing has evolved from an occupation to a profession over centuries. It began as providing informal care and evolved with the establishment of nursing orders in the Christian era. Florence Nightingale professionalized nursing in the 1800s by establishing nursing schools and emphasizing hygiene. She viewed nursing as both a science and an art. In the 20th century, nursing continued developing specialized roles and becoming more research-based. Nursing is now a well-established profession worldwide, guided by codes of ethics.
CODE OF ETHICS: The guiding principle in nursing
code are the direction of conduct , understanding of what is right and wrong while providing care in the hospital and community settings.The ICN code of ethics are the milestone to establish nursing as a profession.
Types of Nursing Educational Programmes & History of Nursing Education in Pak...College of Nursing Sukkur
This document provides an overview of nursing education, including its goals and various pathways. It discusses formal education programs like practical/vocational nursing programs and registered nursing programs, which include diploma programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees. The history of nursing education in Pakistan is also summarized, highlighting the establishment of the first nursing schools and regulatory bodies. Famous nursing institutes in Pakistan are briefly mentioned.
Trend and issues of nursing and role of nurse ramracer99
This document discusses current trends and issues in nursing. It covers several topics:
1. Current trends in nursing include changes in the social, medical, and nursing professions due to factors like advances in technology, specialization in medicine, and emphasis on evidence-based practice.
2. Issues in nursing include the nursing shortage, ensuring quality care and patient safety, managing legal/ethical concerns, and addressing an aging population's needs.
3. National initiatives aim to improve patient safety and outcomes through measures like rapid response teams, adherence to best practices, and reducing infections. The nursing profession must adapt to an evolving healthcare system.
Nursing has evolved significantly over history. In ancient times, nursing was informal with caregivers learning through oral tradition. During medieval times in Europe, nursing was primarily done by nuns in monasteries. Modern nursing began in the 19th century led by Florence Nightingale and Elizabeth Fry who established nursing schools. By the late 19th century, nursing schools were being set up in hospitals in Europe and the United States to formally educate nurses. Nursing continued professionalizing in the 20th century with graduate programs being established.
Nursing as a profession
Philosophy, nursing practice
Aims and objectives
Characteristics of a professional nurse
Current trends and issues in Nursing.
Regulatory bodies; INC,SNC acts: constitution, functions
This document outlines the Code of Nursing Ethics according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). It discusses 9 main provisions that define the ethical obligations and duties of nurses. The provisions address respecting human dignity, the nurse's primary commitment to patients, advocating for patient safety and rights, accountability in nursing practice, maintaining competence and integrity, advancing the nursing profession, and collaborating with others to promote community health. The code aims to establish ethical standards and values to guide nurses in upholding their professional responsibilities.
The health care system and the nursing profession is expanding globally , there fore it is important for nurses to know the trends, issues and challenges in new millennium.
Nursing has evolved from an occupation to a profession over centuries. It began as providing informal care and evolved with the establishment of nursing orders in the Christian era. Florence Nightingale professionalized nursing in the 1800s by establishing nursing schools and emphasizing hygiene. She viewed nursing as both a science and an art. In the 20th century, nursing continued developing specialized roles and becoming more research-based. Nursing is now a well-established profession worldwide, guided by codes of ethics.
CODE OF ETHICS: The guiding principle in nursing
code are the direction of conduct , understanding of what is right and wrong while providing care in the hospital and community settings.The ICN code of ethics are the milestone to establish nursing as a profession.
Types of Nursing Educational Programmes & History of Nursing Education in Pak...College of Nursing Sukkur
This document provides an overview of nursing education, including its goals and various pathways. It discusses formal education programs like practical/vocational nursing programs and registered nursing programs, which include diploma programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees. The history of nursing education in Pakistan is also summarized, highlighting the establishment of the first nursing schools and regulatory bodies. Famous nursing institutes in Pakistan are briefly mentioned.
Trend and issues of nursing and role of nurse ramracer99
This document discusses current trends and issues in nursing. It covers several topics:
1. Current trends in nursing include changes in the social, medical, and nursing professions due to factors like advances in technology, specialization in medicine, and emphasis on evidence-based practice.
2. Issues in nursing include the nursing shortage, ensuring quality care and patient safety, managing legal/ethical concerns, and addressing an aging population's needs.
3. National initiatives aim to improve patient safety and outcomes through measures like rapid response teams, adherence to best practices, and reducing infections. The nursing profession must adapt to an evolving healthcare system.
Fundamental of Nursing, Nursing as a ProfessionMonika Devi NR
Nurse assists the client in performing activities of daily
living which he/she cannot perform independently due
to illness or disability.
Monika NR M.Sc.Nursing
50
The nursing process is cyclical; that is, its component follows a logical sequence, but more than one component may be involved at one time. At the end of the first cycle, care may be terminated if goals are achieved, or the cycle may continue with reassessment, or the plan of care may be modified.
This document discusses trends in the nursing profession. It states that trends refer to general directions or tendencies, especially of events and opinions. Trends in nursing are influenced by social changes, changes in other professions, changes within nursing, and changes occurring internationally. The document outlines several trends influencing nursing, such as efforts to improve rural healthcare in India, advances in technology, specialization in medicine, and the development of new medical equipment and treatments. It also notes trends in nursing education toward higher degrees and changes in nurses' working conditions and pay. The document concludes by mentioning several issues related to the nursing profession.
Nursing informatics is a growing field that combines nursing, computer science, and information science. It uses information technology to help nurses collect, store, analyze, and communicate patient data to support clinical decision making and improve healthcare delivery. As technologies advance, nurses must become more technologically literate to take advantage of tools that can enhance care, such as electronic health records, mobile devices, and data analytics. Nurse informaticists play a key role in implementing these technologies and ensuring nursing needs and practices are represented during development. The integration of nursing classification systems and standards into information systems also supports evidence-based care.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed in 1896 to establish standards of practice, maintain ethics codes, and advocate for nurses. It sets nursing standards, lobbies on policy issues, and educates members. ANA represents nurses' interests in many national organizations and committees. Its goals are to promote professional excellence, influence healthcare policy, develop nursing knowledge, and unify/advocate for nurses. Membership gives nurses a voice in their profession and benefits like discounts and education. Joining professional nursing associations is important to strengthen the profession.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation representing over 16 million nurses worldwide in 130 national nurses associations. Founded in 1899, the ICN works to ensure quality nursing care, sound health policies, advancement of nursing knowledge, and a respected nursing profession. Operated by nurses, the ICN aims to bring nurses together internationally, advance the nursing profession and influence health policy. Headquartered in Geneva, the ICN's mission is to represent nursing worldwide and advocate for health in all policies.
History of development of Nursing ProfessionsAnamika Ramawat
History of development of Nursing Professions, Characteristics, Criteria of the Nursing Profession, Perspective of Nursing Profession- National and Global Level
1. Nursing is gaining recognition as a profession based on established criteria including a well-defined body of knowledge, strong service orientation, recognized authority, code of ethics, professional standards and ongoing research.
2. The document discusses the history and development of nursing as a profession according to Flexner's (1916) and other scholars' criteria for what constitutes a profession.
3. Key aspects that demonstrate nursing's professionalization include its application of specialized knowledge to vital human services, function with autonomy in professional policy and control, and ability to attract dedicated practitioners committed to service over personal gain.
The document outlines the Code of Ethics for Nurses in India. It discusses several key principles:
1) Nurses must respect the uniqueness of each individual and provide culturally sensitive, dignified care without discrimination.
2) Nurses should respect patients' rights to make informed choices and decisions about their own care.
3) Nurses are obligated to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while only sharing information judiciously.
4) Nurses must maintain competence through continuing education to ensure quality nursing care for all patients.
This document discusses several philosophies of nursing including naturalism, idealism, pragmatism, and romanticism. Naturalism is defined as the belief that everything arises from natural properties and causes, with Thomas Aquinas cited as an early philosopher of naturalism. Key principles of naturalism for healthcare are discussed. Idealism holds that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial, with various forms described. Pragmatism is presented as a problem-solving approach focused on practical application and consequences. Romanticism is mentioned but not defined. Examples are given of how these philosophies influence nursing practice, education, research, management, and behavior.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nursing. It discusses the definition and purpose of ethics. It also defines different types of ethics and explains the purpose and principles of a nursing code of ethics. The document then discusses the International Council of Nursing's code and its key elements. It provides examples of a nurse's responsibilities to people, practice, profession, society, and coworkers. It also discusses concepts like autonomy, accountability, assertiveness, and the various roles of a nurse. Finally, it presents some examples of potential research studies related to nursing ethics.
Professional organizations provide benefits to both individual nurses and the nursing profession as a whole. Some key international nursing organizations discussed include the International Council of Nurses (ICN), American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, National League for Nurses, Commonwealth Nurses Federation, and American Association of Colleges of Nursing. These organizations aim to advance the nursing profession through activities like developing standards, advocating for policies, providing education and research opportunities, and networking nurses internationally. Additionally, several national professional organizations in India are outlined such as the Trained Nurses Association of India, Indian Nursing Council, and specialty organizations.
National, state, and institutional standards and policies provide the legal and ethical framework that governs midwifery practice. Midwives must be licensed by the state where they practice and follow both national standards of practice and policies of the institutions where they work. Professional negligence and malpractice issues can arise if a midwife breaches her duty of care or causes injury through improper care. The ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for autonomy, and justice guide midwives in providing care and making decisions. Preparing for parenthood involves addressing lifestyle, health, financial, and psychological factors before conception to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Nursing practice involves the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems according to definitions from the American Nurses Association. Advanced nursing practice maximizes graduate education and expertise to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups, and populations. Nursing practice frameworks emphasize values, competence, and fulfilling missions of quality care through assessing health needs, developing plans, and evaluating responses to interventions. Alternative therapies that may be incorporated into nursing practice include acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, and herbal medicines from traditions like Ayurveda and homeopathy.
This document discusses the characteristics of a profession and analyzes whether nursing meets those characteristics. It outlines that a profession typically has control over its own work, a specialized body of knowledge requiring extensive training, and self-regulation. While nursing has many of these traits as an emerging profession, it still has room for growth in areas like establishing a single credentialing system and achieving full autonomy in all work settings. The document then categorizes characteristics as intellectual, involving a theoretical knowledge base, specialized education, and critical thinking; personal, regarding autonomy; and interpersonal, through therapeutic collaboration.
This document defines nursing as a profession and discusses its key characteristics. It provides definitions of nursing from several sources that describe nursing as caring for individuals' health and assisting them in recovery. The document also outlines concepts in nursing like health, illness, and stress. It states nursing encompasses the art and science of providing preventive, acute, and chronic care while working to promote physical and mental health.
This document discusses staffing methods and philosophy in healthcare organizations. It begins by defining key terms like staffing, promotion, budget, and utilization. There are three types of staff: general staff who advise executives, technical staff with specialized skills like nursing, and auxiliary staff who perform common duties.
Staffing involves selecting, training, and retaining personnel. A staffing study examines environmental factors to determine needs. There are various staffing methods including cyclic scheduling that repeats schedules in cycles, self-scheduling where staff choose shifts, and patient classification systems that rate patients' care needs to match staffing requirements. The goal is providing the right staff to meet patients' needs on each shift.
This document provides an overview of community health nursing. It defines key terms like community, health, and nursing. It describes the causes of poor health and the three types of communities. It explains that community health nursing combines nursing, public health, and social work to promote health, prevent disease, and rehabilitate illness within a defined community. The aims, objectives, principles, functions, and roles of community health nursing are outlined. These include health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, evaluation, and research at the individual, family, and population levels.
ORGANIZATION: According to L. White, "Organization is the arrangement of personnel for facilitating the accomplishment of some agreed purpose through allocation of functions and responsibilities.“
Definition of Professional Organization:
A professional Organization is an organization, usually nonprofit that exists to a particular profession, to protect both public interests and the interests of professionals.
Professional organizations play an important role in establishing standards for nursing practice and education. They regulate nursing education programs and certification, provide professional development opportunities, advocate for nurses' interests, and give guidance on ethics. Membership in these organizations allows nurses to stay updated in their field, network with colleagues, and receive career support and resources.
This document discusses various statutory and regulatory bodies related to nursing. It defines statutory and regulatory bodies as organizations established by law to regulate an area of activity.
It provides examples of international regulatory bodies like the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA), as well as national regulatory bodies in India like the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI).
The roles of these regulatory bodies are outlined as setting standards for nursing education and practice, maintaining nursing registration requirements, and ensuring quality healthcare. Key activities include accrediting educational programs, providing certification, and influencing health policy.
Fundamental of Nursing, Nursing as a ProfessionMonika Devi NR
Nurse assists the client in performing activities of daily
living which he/she cannot perform independently due
to illness or disability.
Monika NR M.Sc.Nursing
50
The nursing process is cyclical; that is, its component follows a logical sequence, but more than one component may be involved at one time. At the end of the first cycle, care may be terminated if goals are achieved, or the cycle may continue with reassessment, or the plan of care may be modified.
This document discusses trends in the nursing profession. It states that trends refer to general directions or tendencies, especially of events and opinions. Trends in nursing are influenced by social changes, changes in other professions, changes within nursing, and changes occurring internationally. The document outlines several trends influencing nursing, such as efforts to improve rural healthcare in India, advances in technology, specialization in medicine, and the development of new medical equipment and treatments. It also notes trends in nursing education toward higher degrees and changes in nurses' working conditions and pay. The document concludes by mentioning several issues related to the nursing profession.
Nursing informatics is a growing field that combines nursing, computer science, and information science. It uses information technology to help nurses collect, store, analyze, and communicate patient data to support clinical decision making and improve healthcare delivery. As technologies advance, nurses must become more technologically literate to take advantage of tools that can enhance care, such as electronic health records, mobile devices, and data analytics. Nurse informaticists play a key role in implementing these technologies and ensuring nursing needs and practices are represented during development. The integration of nursing classification systems and standards into information systems also supports evidence-based care.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed in 1896 to establish standards of practice, maintain ethics codes, and advocate for nurses. It sets nursing standards, lobbies on policy issues, and educates members. ANA represents nurses' interests in many national organizations and committees. Its goals are to promote professional excellence, influence healthcare policy, develop nursing knowledge, and unify/advocate for nurses. Membership gives nurses a voice in their profession and benefits like discounts and education. Joining professional nursing associations is important to strengthen the profession.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation representing over 16 million nurses worldwide in 130 national nurses associations. Founded in 1899, the ICN works to ensure quality nursing care, sound health policies, advancement of nursing knowledge, and a respected nursing profession. Operated by nurses, the ICN aims to bring nurses together internationally, advance the nursing profession and influence health policy. Headquartered in Geneva, the ICN's mission is to represent nursing worldwide and advocate for health in all policies.
History of development of Nursing ProfessionsAnamika Ramawat
History of development of Nursing Professions, Characteristics, Criteria of the Nursing Profession, Perspective of Nursing Profession- National and Global Level
1. Nursing is gaining recognition as a profession based on established criteria including a well-defined body of knowledge, strong service orientation, recognized authority, code of ethics, professional standards and ongoing research.
2. The document discusses the history and development of nursing as a profession according to Flexner's (1916) and other scholars' criteria for what constitutes a profession.
3. Key aspects that demonstrate nursing's professionalization include its application of specialized knowledge to vital human services, function with autonomy in professional policy and control, and ability to attract dedicated practitioners committed to service over personal gain.
The document outlines the Code of Ethics for Nurses in India. It discusses several key principles:
1) Nurses must respect the uniqueness of each individual and provide culturally sensitive, dignified care without discrimination.
2) Nurses should respect patients' rights to make informed choices and decisions about their own care.
3) Nurses are obligated to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while only sharing information judiciously.
4) Nurses must maintain competence through continuing education to ensure quality nursing care for all patients.
This document discusses several philosophies of nursing including naturalism, idealism, pragmatism, and romanticism. Naturalism is defined as the belief that everything arises from natural properties and causes, with Thomas Aquinas cited as an early philosopher of naturalism. Key principles of naturalism for healthcare are discussed. Idealism holds that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial, with various forms described. Pragmatism is presented as a problem-solving approach focused on practical application and consequences. Romanticism is mentioned but not defined. Examples are given of how these philosophies influence nursing practice, education, research, management, and behavior.
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nursing. It discusses the definition and purpose of ethics. It also defines different types of ethics and explains the purpose and principles of a nursing code of ethics. The document then discusses the International Council of Nursing's code and its key elements. It provides examples of a nurse's responsibilities to people, practice, profession, society, and coworkers. It also discusses concepts like autonomy, accountability, assertiveness, and the various roles of a nurse. Finally, it presents some examples of potential research studies related to nursing ethics.
Professional organizations provide benefits to both individual nurses and the nursing profession as a whole. Some key international nursing organizations discussed include the International Council of Nurses (ICN), American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, National League for Nurses, Commonwealth Nurses Federation, and American Association of Colleges of Nursing. These organizations aim to advance the nursing profession through activities like developing standards, advocating for policies, providing education and research opportunities, and networking nurses internationally. Additionally, several national professional organizations in India are outlined such as the Trained Nurses Association of India, Indian Nursing Council, and specialty organizations.
National, state, and institutional standards and policies provide the legal and ethical framework that governs midwifery practice. Midwives must be licensed by the state where they practice and follow both national standards of practice and policies of the institutions where they work. Professional negligence and malpractice issues can arise if a midwife breaches her duty of care or causes injury through improper care. The ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for autonomy, and justice guide midwives in providing care and making decisions. Preparing for parenthood involves addressing lifestyle, health, financial, and psychological factors before conception to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Nursing practice involves the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems according to definitions from the American Nurses Association. Advanced nursing practice maximizes graduate education and expertise to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups, and populations. Nursing practice frameworks emphasize values, competence, and fulfilling missions of quality care through assessing health needs, developing plans, and evaluating responses to interventions. Alternative therapies that may be incorporated into nursing practice include acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, and herbal medicines from traditions like Ayurveda and homeopathy.
This document discusses the characteristics of a profession and analyzes whether nursing meets those characteristics. It outlines that a profession typically has control over its own work, a specialized body of knowledge requiring extensive training, and self-regulation. While nursing has many of these traits as an emerging profession, it still has room for growth in areas like establishing a single credentialing system and achieving full autonomy in all work settings. The document then categorizes characteristics as intellectual, involving a theoretical knowledge base, specialized education, and critical thinking; personal, regarding autonomy; and interpersonal, through therapeutic collaboration.
This document defines nursing as a profession and discusses its key characteristics. It provides definitions of nursing from several sources that describe nursing as caring for individuals' health and assisting them in recovery. The document also outlines concepts in nursing like health, illness, and stress. It states nursing encompasses the art and science of providing preventive, acute, and chronic care while working to promote physical and mental health.
This document discusses staffing methods and philosophy in healthcare organizations. It begins by defining key terms like staffing, promotion, budget, and utilization. There are three types of staff: general staff who advise executives, technical staff with specialized skills like nursing, and auxiliary staff who perform common duties.
Staffing involves selecting, training, and retaining personnel. A staffing study examines environmental factors to determine needs. There are various staffing methods including cyclic scheduling that repeats schedules in cycles, self-scheduling where staff choose shifts, and patient classification systems that rate patients' care needs to match staffing requirements. The goal is providing the right staff to meet patients' needs on each shift.
This document provides an overview of community health nursing. It defines key terms like community, health, and nursing. It describes the causes of poor health and the three types of communities. It explains that community health nursing combines nursing, public health, and social work to promote health, prevent disease, and rehabilitate illness within a defined community. The aims, objectives, principles, functions, and roles of community health nursing are outlined. These include health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, evaluation, and research at the individual, family, and population levels.
ORGANIZATION: According to L. White, "Organization is the arrangement of personnel for facilitating the accomplishment of some agreed purpose through allocation of functions and responsibilities.“
Definition of Professional Organization:
A professional Organization is an organization, usually nonprofit that exists to a particular profession, to protect both public interests and the interests of professionals.
Professional organizations play an important role in establishing standards for nursing practice and education. They regulate nursing education programs and certification, provide professional development opportunities, advocate for nurses' interests, and give guidance on ethics. Membership in these organizations allows nurses to stay updated in their field, network with colleagues, and receive career support and resources.
This document discusses various statutory and regulatory bodies related to nursing. It defines statutory and regulatory bodies as organizations established by law to regulate an area of activity.
It provides examples of international regulatory bodies like the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA), as well as national regulatory bodies in India like the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI).
The roles of these regulatory bodies are outlined as setting standards for nursing education and practice, maintaining nursing registration requirements, and ensuring quality healthcare. Key activities include accrediting educational programs, providing certification, and influencing health policy.
Regulatory bodies establish standards and enforce regulations in healthcare to ensure quality, safety, and uniform practices. They exist at international, national, state, and local levels. Key roles include developing standards, accrediting institutions, registering professionals, and evaluating health programs. The ultimate goals are to promote high quality care, strong national nursing associations, and advance the nursing profession worldwide.
Some agencies that affect nursing profession in the PhilippinesMichael John Pendon
The document discusses several organizations that are involved in nursing regulation, education, and practice in the Philippines. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) governs tertiary education institutions in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) is the principal health agency and oversees public health nursing. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) regulates licensed professions including nursing. The Philippine Board of Nursing regulates nursing practice and the licensure exam. Several other organizations discussed include the Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing, Philippine Nurses Association, International Council of Nurses, World Health Organization, and International Committee of the Red Cross.
The international council of nurses (ICN) is a global organization that works to ensure quality nursing care worldwide and promote sound health policies globally. Founded in 1899, ICN has over 130 national nursing associations as members and offices in Geneva. ICN provides nurses with educational material and supports nursing associations and organizations through its objectives and affiliates like the council of international neonatal nurses and federation of nurse associations.
Regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council and State Nurses Registration Council establish standards for nursing education and practice in India by prescribing curricula, inspecting schools, maintaining registers of nurses, and regulating licensing and registration, while the International Council of Nurses works to advance nursing globally and influence health policy across countries.
Regulatory bodies like the Indian Nursing Council and State Nurses Registration Council establish standards for nursing education and practice, monitor compliance, and maintain registration of qualified nurses. They set requirements for nursing programs and qualifications, inspect schools, and enforce codes of ethics to protect public health and support the nursing profession. The International Council of Nurses brings together national nursing associations to advance nursing globally and influence health policies.
The document discusses various nursing regulatory bodies and their roles in accreditation, renewal, registration, and patient rights. It defines key terms like regulation, accreditation, and licensure. The main regulatory bodies discussed are the International Council of Nurses, Indian Nursing Council, Trained Nurses Association of India, and State Nursing Councils. The goals of regulation are to define the nursing profession, determine scope of practice, set education and ethical standards, and establish accountability. Regulatory bodies work to protect public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners through standards, registration, and monitoring of nursing education and practice.
The document discusses various aspects of the nursing profession including definitions of nursing, basic nursing principles, objectives of nursing education, and characteristics that define nursing as a profession. It also describes the roles and functions of key regulatory bodies for nursing at international, national, and state levels including the International Council of Nurses, Indian Nursing Council, Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council, Trained Nurses Association of India, and Student Nursing Association. These organizations work to standardize nursing education, maintain nursing registration and standards of practice, and advocate for the nursing profession.
This document discusses various nursing organizations at international, national, and provincial levels. At the international level, it describes the International Council of Nursing (ICN), which represents over 16 million nurses globally. It also outlines the role and functions of the World Health Organization (WHO) in directing global health matters. At the national level in Pakistan, it details the Pakistan Nursing Council, which regulates nursing education and practice, and the Pakistan Nurses Federation, which advocates for nurse welfare. It also discusses the four Provincial Nursing Examination Boards.
ANP Professinal organization and Union by - Jitendra Bokha .docx.pptxJitendra Bokha
Professsional nursing organizations provide opportunities for nurses to branch out of their existing workplace to meet new people and learn new things.
Professional organization and associations in nursing are critical for generating the energy, Flow of ideas, and proactive work needed to maintain a healthy profession that advocates for the needs of its clients and nurses, and the trust of society.
This document discusses international and national nursing organizations. It describes the International Council of Nursing (ICN), which represents over 16 million nurses worldwide and works to advance nursing globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also discussed as the leading international health organization. On a national level, the document outlines the roles of the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), which regulates nursing standards, and the Pakistan Nurses Federation (PNF), which advocates for nurses' welfare.
This document provides an overview of nursing as a profession. It discusses what defines nursing as a profession, including having an extended education, a theoretical body of knowledge, providing a specific service, autonomy in decision making, and adherence to a code of ethics. It also outlines nursing roles and responsibilities, legal and ethical issues in nursing, professional organizations such as the Indian Nursing Council and Trained Nurses Association of India, and current trends in healthcare delivery.
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) represents midwives and midwifery organizations worldwide. It works to strengthen midwifery associations and advance the profession globally by promoting autonomous midwives as the primary caregivers for childbearing women and newborns. The ICM has standing committees on education, regulation, and research that work to standardize midwifery education and regulatory systems. It also partners with other organizations to improve maternal and newborn health and secure women's access to midwifery care during childbirth.
The document discusses several professional organizations relevant to nursing in India at the centre, state, and international levels. At the centre level, it describes organizations like the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), International Council of Nurses (ICN), Commonwealth Nurses Federation, Indian Nursing Council (INC), Red Cross Society, and World Health Organization (WHO). It also discusses state-level organizations like the Student Nurses Association and various religiously-affiliated nursing groups.
The document discusses professional accountability and responsibilities in nursing. It defines professional accountability as taking responsibility for one's own nursing judgments and actions rather than just following orders. Nurses are accountable to patients, management, and the medical profession. As professionals, nurses have social obligations to work for the benefit of society and help advance public health. Key responsibilities of nurses include assessing health needs, developing care plans, implementing and managing care, and advocating for patients. The document also outlines several prominent nursing organizations like the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) and Pakistan Nurses Federation (PNF), describing their roles in regulating nursing standards, education, and advocating for nurses' welfare.
The document discusses international health organizations and nursing organizations. It introduces the World Health Organization (WHO) which aims to attain the highest level of health for all people. It has six regions and 193 member states. Its functions include disease prevention and control, health services development, and cooperation with other organizations. Major nursing organizations discussed are the Pakistan Nurses Federation, Pakistan Nursing Council, and International Council of Nurses. They work to improve standards, welfare, and representation of nurses internationally and in Pakistan.
The document provides information about several nursing organizations in India including the Trained Nurses' Association of India (TNAI), Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC), and International Council of Nurses (ICN). It describes their founding, objectives, leadership, and functions in promoting nursing standards, education, research, and advocacy globally and within India.
ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & UNIONSvirengeeta
This document discusses various professional organizations and regulatory bodies related to nursing. It begins by defining professional organizations and regulatory bodies, noting that professional organizations are responsible for maintaining standards of practice and education, while regulatory bodies are empowered by legislation to oversee education and the profession.
Several specific professional organizations are then outlined, including the Indian Nursing Council, Trained Nurses Association of India, Student Nurses Association, and Punjab Nurses Registration Council. International organizations that contribute to nursing such as the International Council of Nurses, World Health Organization, UNICEF, and others are also summarized. The roles and objectives of these various bodies are described in concise terms.
CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY OF LIVER DISEASE.pptxJasperOmingo
The document summarizes the microscopic structure and functions of the liver. It discusses that the liver is made up of lobules containing hepatocytes and sinusoids which receive blood. The blood flows through sinusoids and drains into central veins. Bile produced by hepatocytes drains into bile ducts. The liver's blood supply comes from the hepatic artery and portal vein. The liver performs important metabolic functions like carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. It also breaks down bilirubin from broken down red blood cells and conjugates it for excretion in bile. Bile acids are also conjugated and undergo enterohepatic circulation between the liver and intestines.
This presentation discusses proteins and their functions. It defines proteins as nitrogenous compounds made of amino acids. Proteins perform many crucial functions in the body including growth, enzyme production, transport, defense, and maintenance of acid-base balance. The presentation covers protein structure, classification, sources, digestion and absorption. It emphasizes the importance of consuming complete proteins from both plant and animal sources to meet nutritional needs. Recommended daily intakes vary by age, gender and physiological state. Maintaining positive nitrogen balance is also discussed.
This document discusses the classification of antimicrobial agents in 7 categories:
1. Based on mechanism of action (cell wall synthesis inhibitors like penicillin, protein synthesis inhibitors like chloramphenicol).
2. Based on therapeutic use (antibacterials like penicillin, antifungals like amphotericin B, antivirals like acyclovir).
3. Based on spectrum of activity (broad spectrum like tetracyclines, narrow spectrum like penicillin G).
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in multiple forms including retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid. It serves essential functions for vision, immune function, cell growth and reproduction. Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness and increase susceptibility to infection.
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2. Introduction
Nurses in Kenya, just like any other countries in the
world, are members of professional organisations at
national, regional and global levels.
In Kenya the professional nursing organisation that
has both regional and international recognition is the
National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK).
3. Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
The Nursing Council of Kenya was established by the
Nurses Act, Chapter 257 of the laws of Kenya.
The Nurses Act, Chapter 257 of the laws of Kenya was
enacted as an Act of Parliament to make provision for the
training, registration, enrolment and licensing of nurses, to
regulate their conduct and to ensure their maximum
participation in the health care of the community and for
connected purposes (Nurses Act 1985).
4. Membership of the NCK
Two ex-official members: The Director of Medical Services
and the Chief Nursing officer.
One person: Responsible for education.
Two persons: Representing religious organizations
providing health services in Kenya.
Two persons: Representing nursing associations (one from
NNAK and one from KEPNA (Kenya Progressive Nurses
Association.
5. Cont’d
Four persons: Nominated by the outgoing council to
represent: General Nursing, Midwifery and
Community Health Nursing.
Eleven elected members: Who may be involved in clinical
practice, nursing education and administration. They must
be registered nurses as follows: Three registered nurses,
three midwives, three community health nurses and two
psychiatric nurses.
6. The Full Council
This is composed of the 22 members of the council. The main
functions of the full council is to make decisions and to ratify the
decisions of the six standing committees. The council meets every
three months.
The Standing Committees
The Standing Committees meet every three months except the
Registration and Education Standing Committees which meet
monthly. They meet to discuss issues under their mandate. You shall
now look at the roles of the various committees.
7. The Education Standing Committee
The committee deals with all issues that relate to nursing education such as:
Designing nursing programmes, syllabus and national curriculum according to
the health needs of the community
Scrutiny of institutional curriculum to see whether they meet the minimum
standards for producing a safe practitioner
Formulating training materials like education policies, guidelines and
procedures and log books for recording clinical practice learning
Monitoring students during training for example discontinuations, readmissions
and discipline cases.
8. Cont’d
Dealing with examinations. This includes setting examinations,
packaging and dispatch of examinations to training institutions,
administration of examinations and receipt of examination scripts in
liaison with the training institutions. It also involves the marking of
examination scripts, moderation of examination results and
presenting the results to various committees and Full Council. The
Council ratifies the examination results. Examination results are then
released to the individual candidates, training institutions and
provincial nursing officers.
Approving training institutions and monitoring the institutions to
ensure that standards of nursing education are maintained.
9. The Standards and Ethics Committee
This committee deals with:
Initiation and maintenance of standards of nursing education and
nursing practice.
Coordinates council visits to health institutions for the purposes of
monitoring the quality of nursing education or quality of care being
offered to patients and clients respectively.
Coordinates research sub-committee meetings which facilitate
research and surveys related to nursing practice and nursing
education.
10. Registration and licensing Standing
Committee
The Registration and Licensing Standing Committee meets every
month. It deals with the registration, enrolment and licensing of
nurses for nursing practice. This is applicable to those trained in
Kenya and those trained outside Kenya.
Kenyan law states that nurses are not allowed to practise nursing
prior to registration, enrolment or licensing by the Nursing Council.
This Committee also licenses nurses for private practice and
processes licensing for practice and retention of nurses in the
registers, rolls and records.
11. Investigations Standing Committee
This committee investigates all cases of professional
misconduct, negligence, malpractice and impropriety.
This is to establish whether the alleged crime has
been committed and whether the nurse has a case to
answer or not.
A recommendation is then made to the Full Council
which in turn institutes disciplinary proceedings.
12. Cont’d
Finance Standing Committee
This committee deals with all financial issues of the Council in relation to
income and expenditure.
Disciplinary Committee
This is a Standing Committee which deals with disciplinary cases recommended
by the investigations standing committee. It is independent of the Full Council.
Members are drawn from experienced nurses practising general nursing,
midwifery, community health nursing, mental health and psychiatric nursing, the
legal advisor and a representative of the Chief Nursing Officer. The registrar is
the secretary.
13. Functions of the Nursing Council of
Kenya (NCK)
The functions of the Nursing Council of Kenya are:
Establishing and improving of all branches of the nursing profession
in all their aspects and to safeguard the interest of all nurses.
Establishing and improving the standards of professional nursing
and of health care within the community.
Prescribing and regulating syllabuses of instruction and courses of
training for persons seeking registration or enrolment under the Act.
14. Cont’d
Recommending to the Minister institutions to be approved
for the training of persons seeking registration or enrolment
under the Act.
Prescribing and conducting examinations for persons
seeking registration or enrolment under the Act.
Regarding the conduct of person registered, licensed or
enrolled under the act, and to take such disciplinary
measures as may be necessary to maintain a proper
standard of conduct among such persons.
15. Cont’d
Prescribing badges, insignia or uniforms to be worn by persons
registered, licensed or enrolled under the Act.
Regarding the standards for nursing care, qualified staff, facilities,
conditions and environment of health institutions.
Directing and supervising the compilation and maintenance of
registers, rolls and records required to be kept under sections 12, 14
and 16.
Advising the Minister on matters concerning all aspects of nursing.
16. International Council of Nurses (ICN)
The International Council of Nurses is a federation
of nurses’ associations (NNAS) in 122 countries. It
was founded in 1899.
ICN was the first health professionals’ organisations
to be formed and remains the largest among
international organisations relating to the provision
of health care.
It is operated by nurses for nurses.
17. Cont’d
The Secretariat of the ICN is based in Geneva and consists
of a president, a chief executive and members.
ICN works to ensure quality nursing and sound health
policies for all.
It strives for the advancement of nursing knowledge and
the presence of a worldwide respected nursing profession
and a competent, satisfied nursing workforce.
18. Cont’d
The ICN has goals and core values that guide its activities.
Goals
The goals of ICN are to influence health and nursing globally and
strengthen national nurses associations.
Values
The values of ICN are to encourage visionary leadership,
inclusiveness, flexibility and partnership among all member states
and the achievement of excellence in nursing/midwifery education
and practice.
19. Cont’d
Vision
The ICN states that its vision is to unite all nurses within
the ICN to speak with one voice as advocates of all that ICN
serves; to acknowledge that a human being has the right to
preventive and curative care; to spearhead the health care
progress and shape health policy around the world through
enhancing nurses' expertise, strength, their numbers,
alignment of their efforts and collaboration with the public
and other health professionals.
20. Cont’d
Mission
The ICN's mission is to lead societies to better health and to
promote healthy lifestyles, workplaces and communities; to support
strategies which alleviate poverty, pollution and other causes of
illness, while incorporating science and advanced technology in the
provision of compassionate and ethical caring; to shape nursing
education in accordance with values, policies, standards and
conditions that free nurses to practise to the full extent of their
education and abilities within multi-disciplinary health teams.
21. Cont’d
Philosophy
The ICN philosophy entails commitment to caring,
advocating on behalf of patients, and helping people
help themselves. ICN ensures that the nursing
profession is highly valued, appropriately utilised,
recognised, rewarded and represented throughout
the healthcare system.
22. Functions of ICN
The functions of International Council of Nurses are:
To promote the development of strong national nurses
associations.
To assist national nurses associations to improve the standards of
nursing and the competencies of nurses.
To assist national nurses associations to improve the status of
nurses within their countries.
To serve as the authoritative voice for nurses and nursing
internationally.
23. National Nurses Association of Kenya
(NNAK)
The National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) is a professional association
for nurses, which is registered by the Registrar of Societies as a welfare
association.
Membership
Membership of NNAK is open to all nurses who are either registered or
enrolled by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Student nurses can join as associate
members.
There are two types of membership:
a. Life membership.
b. Ordinary membership.
24. Cont’d
The headquarters of NNAK is in Nairobi.
NNAK is a member of a regional body known as the East Central Southern
Africa College of Nursing (ECSACON) whose offices are situated in Arusha,
Tanzania, the Association of Professional Societies of East Africa (APSEA) and the
International Council of Nurses (ICN) situated in Geneva.
Additionally, NNAK collaborates with other professional bodies such as the
Royal College of Nurses, Royal College of Midwives, the Canadian Nurses
Association, American Nurses Association, Kenya Medical Association (KMA), the
Association of Kenya Obstetricians/Gynaecologists (KOGS) and other health
organisations.
25. Cont’d
Chapters
The chapters of NNAK include:
Midwives
Education
Theatre Nurses
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nurses
General Nurses
Private Nurse Practitioners
Paediatric Nurses
26. Functions of NNAK
oPromoting nursing and maintaining the honour, interest and practice of all aspects of the
profession as a whole.
oPromoting and maintaining high standards of nursing education.
oStimulating and encouraging nursing research.
oPromoting co-operation between this body and other national and international professional
bodies.
oPromoting good understanding between the Association, central and local governments and all
communities.
27. Cont’d
oActing as a local representative body of the nursing profession.
oSupporting a high standard of nursing ethics, conduct and practice which is organised and
functions unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed, politics, sex or social status.
oAssisting whenever possible members who by reason of adversity or ill health are in need of
help.
oArranging and holding periodic meetings of the Association for professional, educational and
social purposes.
28. Cont’d
oCirculating such information as may be thought necessary by means of a
journal, bulletin or any other method.
oAccepting or refusing any gift endowed or bequest made to or acquired by the
Association or for the purposes of any specific object connected with the
science, art of nursing and executing any charitable or other trusts which may be
considered expedient or desirable in the interests of the Association
oMaintaining an up to date list of all members in Section 4 a (i), (ii) and (iv) of
the NNAK constitution.
oPerforming all such other lawful things as may from time to time be conducive
to the attainment of furtherance of the above functions (NNAK Constitution,
section 3 1987).
29. The East Central Southern Africa College
of Nursing (ECSACON)
ECSACON is a professional agency of the Commonwealth
Regional Health Community (CRHC).
Its main objective is to promote and reinforce professional
excellence through the development of programmes.
It is expected that this will, in turn, strengthen nursing and
midwifery practice, education, research, leadership and
management to improve service delivery and uplift the
quality of health of the communities in the East Central
Southern Africa (ECSA) region.
30. Cont’d
Vision
The vision of ECSACON is to be the center of excellence for nursing
and midwifery in the ECSA region.
Mission
The ECSACON mission is to improve the quality of health of the
communities in the ECSA region through the strengthening of the
contribution of the frontline health workers (nurses and midwives)
towards delivery of quality health care services.
31. Cont’d
The membership of the college consists of individual
nurses/midwifes and Professional organisations such as:
National Nurse/ Midwifery Association (NNAS/ NMAS)
National Nursing Councils (NNCS)
An individual can become a member once registered by
the Nurses Regulatory Body as a nurse/midwife in any of the
member states.
32. ECSACON- Membership Rights and
Priviledges
The membership rights and privileges of ECSACON are:
Voting and speaking at the ECSACON meetings.
Nominating candidates for ECSACON elections and Standing
Committees.
Participating in ECSACON conferences, workshops, seminars and
other professional activities as appropriately promoted by ECSACON.
Nominating candidates for ECSACON fellowships and awards.
Receiving professional guidance and assistance from ECSACON.
33. Cont’d
Receiving from or through ECSACON documents
and periodic information about activities and news
about nursing worldwide.
Having their professional articles of regional and
international interest published in ECSACON
newsletter/journal/ magazines.
Enjoying benefits established by ECSACON.
34. Functions of ECSACON
The functions of ECSACON are:
To establish policies and priorities to be addressed in the
region.
To review the health status and nursing and midwifery
needs of the region.
To plan intervention strategies for their programs.
To mobilize resources to facilitate implementation of
activities identified.
35. Cont’d
Sharing of improved quality of care through
research activities.
To facilitate implementation of proposed programs.
To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the
programs within the region.
Capacity building.