Evolving Practice of Nursing

Evolving Practice of Nursing

Introduction

Nursing is the protection, optimization and promotion of health and abilities, alleviation of suffering through treatment and diagnosis, prevention of injury and illness, and advocacy in the care of individuals, populations, communities and families (www.nursingworld.org). Nursing is one of the most honored professions of this age. The Gallup poll has shown for the eighth consecutive year that 83% of the people who voted think that, nursing is the most trusted and the most respectable profession. This recognition speaks of the behavior and character of nurses and beliefs and core values that are shared ...