Characteristics of a profession 2. Has a sense of responsibility for
understanding those with whom he/she
1. Defined and specialized knowledge base,
works or associates with through the use of
2. Control and authority over training and
the following skills:
education,
• Utilizing relevant basic concepts of
3. Credentialing system or registration to
psychology.
ensure competence,
Working effectively through therapeutic
4. Altruistic service to society,
relationship:
3. Has faith in the reality of spiritual and
PROFESSIONAL NURSING
aesthetic values and awareness of the value
Is an art and a science, dominated by an
and the pleasure of self-development through
ideal of service in which certain principles are
the pursuit of some aesthetic interests.
applied in the skillful care of the well and the
4. Has the basic knowledge, skills and
ill, and through relationship with the
attitudes necessary to address present-day
client/patient, significant others, and other
social problems, realistic, incisive and well-
members of the health team.
organized thoughts using critical thinking.
Critical thinking is securing, appraising and
PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Is one who has acquired the art and organizing evidence.
science of nursing through her basic 5. Has skill in using written and spoken
education, who interprets her role in nursing language, both to develop own thoughts and
in terms of the social ends for which it exists to communicate them to others.
6. Appreciates and understands the
Qualifications and Abilities of a Professional importance of good health,
Nurse are as follows: 7. Has emotional balance, Is able to maintain
poise and composure in trying situations.
1. Has faith in the fundamental values that 8. Likes hard work and possesses a capacity
underlie the democratic way of life, for for it.
example: 9. Appreciates high standards of
• Respect for human dignity. workmanship.
• Self-sacrifice for the common good.
• Strong sense of responsibility for sharing in 10. Accepts and tries to understand people of
the solution of the problems of the society. all sorts, regardless of race, religion and color.
NURSING STUDENT NOTES
, 11. Knows nursing so thoroughly that every
client will receive excellent care.
COMPONETS OF GOOD PERSONALITY FOR
2. Personal Qualifications of a Nurse NURSING
- Philosophy of Life -Personal Appearance
- Good Personality -Character
A. Philosophy of Life -Attitude
• It is concerned with those basic truths that -Charm
contribute to personal growth in a systematic
fashion and with those principles that relate A. POSTURE
to the moral values that shape the facets of It refers to the habitual or assumed positions
the character. of your body in standing, sitting, or moving
about.
B. Good Personality
• Personality consists of the distinctive Posture presents some clues to your
individual qualities that differentiate one personality.
person from another.
As a nurse, you must be responsible for
• It refers to the impression one makes on practicing a physical regimen that helps to
others which will include more than that develop and maintain good posture and
which meets the eye. physical fitness.
• It consists of deeper traits which come from B. GROOMING
the heart, and which infiltrate the real person
if one wishes to exert a magnetic influence on Your hair should truly "crown" the features of
your face in an attractive manner.
others
Your hair should be neat, clean, and well
arranged.
It also includes personal hygiene and
cleanliness.
1. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
The Nurse's Cap
c. Dress and Uniform The style of the cap remains usually the same
Just as self-respect is evident in good posture for a particular school.
and personal hygiene, so as it is reflected in Like the uniform, wear it with respect and
dignity.
the care you exercise with regards to
dressing. Basic Guides for Personal Dress
NURSING STUDENT NOTES
understanding those with whom he/she
1. Defined and specialized knowledge base,
works or associates with through the use of
2. Control and authority over training and
the following skills:
education,
• Utilizing relevant basic concepts of
3. Credentialing system or registration to
psychology.
ensure competence,
Working effectively through therapeutic
4. Altruistic service to society,
relationship:
3. Has faith in the reality of spiritual and
PROFESSIONAL NURSING
aesthetic values and awareness of the value
Is an art and a science, dominated by an
and the pleasure of self-development through
ideal of service in which certain principles are
the pursuit of some aesthetic interests.
applied in the skillful care of the well and the
4. Has the basic knowledge, skills and
ill, and through relationship with the
attitudes necessary to address present-day
client/patient, significant others, and other
social problems, realistic, incisive and well-
members of the health team.
organized thoughts using critical thinking.
Critical thinking is securing, appraising and
PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Is one who has acquired the art and organizing evidence.
science of nursing through her basic 5. Has skill in using written and spoken
education, who interprets her role in nursing language, both to develop own thoughts and
in terms of the social ends for which it exists to communicate them to others.
6. Appreciates and understands the
Qualifications and Abilities of a Professional importance of good health,
Nurse are as follows: 7. Has emotional balance, Is able to maintain
poise and composure in trying situations.
1. Has faith in the fundamental values that 8. Likes hard work and possesses a capacity
underlie the democratic way of life, for for it.
example: 9. Appreciates high standards of
• Respect for human dignity. workmanship.
• Self-sacrifice for the common good.
• Strong sense of responsibility for sharing in 10. Accepts and tries to understand people of
the solution of the problems of the society. all sorts, regardless of race, religion and color.
NURSING STUDENT NOTES
, 11. Knows nursing so thoroughly that every
client will receive excellent care.
COMPONETS OF GOOD PERSONALITY FOR
2. Personal Qualifications of a Nurse NURSING
- Philosophy of Life -Personal Appearance
- Good Personality -Character
A. Philosophy of Life -Attitude
• It is concerned with those basic truths that -Charm
contribute to personal growth in a systematic
fashion and with those principles that relate A. POSTURE
to the moral values that shape the facets of It refers to the habitual or assumed positions
the character. of your body in standing, sitting, or moving
about.
B. Good Personality
• Personality consists of the distinctive Posture presents some clues to your
individual qualities that differentiate one personality.
person from another.
As a nurse, you must be responsible for
• It refers to the impression one makes on practicing a physical regimen that helps to
others which will include more than that develop and maintain good posture and
which meets the eye. physical fitness.
• It consists of deeper traits which come from B. GROOMING
the heart, and which infiltrate the real person
if one wishes to exert a magnetic influence on Your hair should truly "crown" the features of
your face in an attractive manner.
others
Your hair should be neat, clean, and well
arranged.
It also includes personal hygiene and
cleanliness.
1. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
The Nurse's Cap
c. Dress and Uniform The style of the cap remains usually the same
Just as self-respect is evident in good posture for a particular school.
and personal hygiene, so as it is reflected in Like the uniform, wear it with respect and
dignity.
the care you exercise with regards to
dressing. Basic Guides for Personal Dress
NURSING STUDENT NOTES
