Nursing Jurisprudence

department of law which comprise all

legal rules and principles affecting

the practice of nursing.

Professional
Adjustment
-growth of the individual and
development of his capacitiesphysical, mental, emotional, social
and spiritual.

Profession
Occupation or calling requiring

advanced training and experience in

some specific or specialized body of
knowledge which provides service to
society in that special field.
An honorific title that must be carried
with pride and dignity.

Factors in the
Professionalization of
Nursing
Constant search for better services
to patients
Improvement of educational
programs in nursing
Formulation of its own code of ethics

Professional
A person who has completed a basic
Nurse
nursing education program and is

licensed in his country to practice

professional nursing

Education
with a well-defined knowledge and

expertise
A profession requires an extended
education of its member, as well as
basic liberal foundation.

Code of Ethics
required integrity of its members, that is,

a member is expected to do what is

considered right regardless of the
personal cost
means to monitor professional behavior

Mastery of the Craft

depth of knowledge and skills that

others without similar education

expected to make independent decisions
using this body of knowledge
Theory. A profession has a theoretical
body of knowledge leading to defined
skills, abilities and norms.

Professional
organization
need to be aware of the issues

confronting nursing and the trends in

nursing practice

Accountability

Nurses participates in making decisions

and learns to live with these decisions

Responsibility

Service

A profession that provides basic service

Autonomy

Members of a profession have autonomy

in decision making and in practice.

Caring

The most unique characteristic of

nursing as a profession is that, it is a

caring profession

Article VI Phil. Nursing Act of 2002

(RA 9173)
Duty of Nurses:
Provide nursing care

Traditional and innovative approaches

Executing health care procedures
Administration of written prescription for treatment, medications
IE during labor in the absence of bleeding
May do suturing of perineal lacerations if with special training

Establish linkage with community resources and the health

team
Provide health education to individuals, families and
community
Teach, guide and supervise nursing students
Undertake nursing training and research
Maintain competence through continuing professional
education

Professional
Preparation
Have a license
Have a Bachelor of Science degree in

Nursing
Be physically and mentally fit

Personal Qualities and

Professional
Interest and willingness to work
Proficiencies
Warm personality and concern for people
Resourcefulness and creativity
Capacity to work cooperatively with

others
Initiative to improve self and service
Skill in decision-making, communicating
and relating with others
Active participation in issues concerning
nursing

Quiz next
meeting.