NURS103 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nursing Shortage, Evidence-Based Practice, Critical Thinking

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Nursing
• Course: NURS103
• Professor: Lynne Ray

Document Summary

First nurses came to new france in 1600s-> primitive knowledge of disease, no technology, herbal remedies. Florence nightingale-> nursing more scientific and record based. In 20th century: educational standards and programs developed, moving nursing out of the rural areas and into hospitals, connect it more to physicians, legislation (1910 1922, late 20th century development of nursing research. Nursing increasingly regarded as a profession (specialized knowledge) Profession: regulated body of professionals, be recognized and distinguish from other groups, training and a set of skills, standards and codes to follow, broad scope of understanding, nursing has all qualities mentioned above-> profession. From sociology (professionalization process): o o o o. Advanced specialized body of knowledge that is based on high level education and is continually developed (uni educated and research based: has autonomy over a specific jurisdiction and mandate. Most trusted, respected, and ethical of all professionals. Know enough to tell the doctor what to do (ha ha take that bitch)