JABATAN KEJURURAWATAN & SAINS KESIHATAN

DIPLOMA KEJURURAWATAN

SUBJEK : FUNDAMENTAL OF NURSING II

KOD SUBJEK : DNUR 1114
TAJUK TUGASAN :

NAMA : FARA UMAINAH BINTI SATUKI

NO MATRIK : DNUR 391262
NAMA PENSYARAH : PN. SALAMIAH BINTI
 a. Importance Nursing in Healthcare

The primary role of a nurse is to advocate and care for individuals of all ethnic origins
and religious backgrounds and support them through health and illness. However, there are
various other responsibilities of a nurse that form a part of the role of a nurse, including to:

 Record medical history and symptoms

 Collaborate with team to plan for patient care
 Advocate for health and wellbeing of patient
 Monitor patient health and record signs
 Administer medications and treatments
 Operate medical equipment
 Perform diagnostic tests
 Educate patients about management of illnesses
 Provide support and advice to patients

Patient Care

A nurse is a caregiver for patients and helps to manage physical needs, prevent illness,
and treat health conditions. To do this, they need to observe and monitor the patient, recording
any relevant information to aid in treatment decision-making.

Throughout the treatment process, the nurse follows the progress of the patient and acts
accordingly with the patient’s best interests in mind. The care provided by a nurse extends
beyond the administration of medications and other therapies. They are responsible for the
holistic care of patients, which encompasses the psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and
spiritual needs of the individual

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Patient Advocacy

The patient is the first priority of the nurse. The role of the nurse is to advocate for the
best interests of the patient and to maintain the patient’s dignity throughout treatment and care.
This may include making suggestions in the treatment plan of patients, in collaboration with
other health professionals.

This is particularly important because patients who are unwell are often unable to
comprehend medical situations and act as they usually would. It is the role of the nurse to
support the patient and represent the patients best interests at all times, especially when
treatment decisions are being made.

Planning of Care

A nurse is directly involved in the decision-making process for the treatment of patients.
It is important that they are able to think critically when assessing patient signs and identifying
potential problems so that they can make the appropriate recommendations and actions.

As other health professionals, such as doctors or specialists, are usually in charge of

making the final treatment decisions, nurses should be able to communicate information
regarding patient health effectively. Nurses are the most familiar with the individual patient
situation as they monitor their signs and symptoms on an ongoing basis and should collaborate
with other members of the medical team to promote the best patient health outcomes.

Patient Educationand Support

Nurses are also responsible for ensuring that patients are able to understand their
health, illnesses, medications, and treatments to the best of their ability. This is of essence
when patients are discharged from hospital and will need to take control of their own treatments.

A nurse should take the time to explain to the patient and their family or caregiver what
to do and what to expect when they leave the hospital or medical clinic. They should also make
sure that the patient feels supported and knows where to seek additional information, if needed,
is crucial.
 b. Professionalism in Nursing
Professionalism in nursing means much more than simply wearing a uniform and
speaking politely. It encompasses a set of values that are critical to elevating the quality of
patient care while improving the methods, standards, and judgments that guide nursing
practices every day. Working in professional environments can help nurses develop skills that
are valuable at any stage of their career, from novice clinical roles to senior leadership
positions. Accumulating work experience and pursuing higher education can create further
opportunities to strengthen core professional values.

In nursing, professionalism reflects the act of providing quality patient care while
honoring the values of respect, advocacy, and responsibility. Professionalism also extends to a
nurse’s ability to communicate clearly and self-reflect on behaviors and actions, always striving
for both professional and personal development.

A study published in the Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (IJNMR) groups the
diverse components of nursing professionalism into three equally important categories:
cognitive, attitudinal, and psychomotor.

1) Cognitive – The cognitive type of professionalism focuses on the ability to continually

learn about professional conduct and apply this growing base of knowledge in work
settings. Ultimately, nurses who practice this skill should develop the key tools they need
to prioritize and make decisions effectively.
2) Attitudinal – The attitudinal dimension of nursing professionalism involves the attitudes
and ideas that guide nurses as they perform their job duties and advance through their
careers. Ideally, the attitudes of nurses should align with practical standards and the
broader goals of their organizations. A nurse’s willingness to be flexible and make
compromises for the greater good has a major bearing on the ability to navigate
professional challenges that lie ahead.
3) Psychomotor – The psychomotor aspect of professionalism in nursing promotes the idea
that as professionals gain experience, they can do more than build their clinical skills.
They can sharpen their management skills and better understand the inherent
obligations and commitments involved in the practice of nursing. Over the span of their
careers, nurses can implement proven methods to bolster their self-discipline and self-
learning skills.

Nurses may apply these principles of professional conduct to become better leaders, guide
actions using value judgments, and establish self-directed commitments to provide the highest
level of patient care.
Real-World Applications of Nursing Professionalism

There are many ways in which nurses can exhibit professionalism to benefit their patients,
organizations, coworkers, and careers. According to the code of professional standards as
outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), nurse professionals in health care
settings can do their best to customize care to patients’ needs, proactively collaborate with
medical staff, and act with honesty and integrity, especially when under pressure. Other
guidelines speak to additional core components of nursing professionalism, including the
following.

1) Care Comes First – Communication is key. Listen to others, and provide information and
advice clearly so every patient can understand. Make well-informed decisions that are
best for the patient. Do not accept gifts for preferential treatment.
2) Individual Treatment – Treat patients and colleagues as individuals with their own unique
values, beliefs, and needs.
3) Respect Dignity – Protect patient privacy. Never give client information to an
unauthorized person, and preserve anonymity when citing patient cases in coursework,
research, or other public documents.
4) Work Together – Cooperate with team members and respect their contributions. Always
treat everyone with respect.
5) High Standards of Care – Be punctual. Acknowledge when a situation is beyond your
professional scope. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
6) Honesty and Integrity – Do not plagiarize coursework or professional assessments.
Compile an accurate CV to reflect your education and work experience. Always aspire to
the highest levels of personal and professional conduct.
7) Uphold Reputation – Be aware that all actions—even outside of work—may have
consequences.
Benefits of Professionalism

Exhibiting professionalism in the practice of nursing has many benefits. One of the most
important is that it helps ensure and safeguard the health and well-being of patients. For
example, treating patients respectfully and providing them with easy-to-understand facts can
encourage them to make better personal health decisions. Maintaining collaborative
relationships and clear lines of communication can enable medical teams to share patient
information and plan treatment options more efficiently and securely. Providing team members
opportunities to ask for help is a sound strategy that can help minimize the risk of harmful
mistakes.

Professionalism also positively impacts the atmosphere and efficiency of health care
institutions. Encouraging and maintaining a culture of respect, cooperation, honesty, and
integrity allows nurses to inspire close-knit team collaboration, unified by the common goal of
providing the best possible care for patients. By promoting communication and compassion,
professionalism may reduce the risks associated with workplace conflict that can result from
biases or personal differences.

Skills Attributed to Professionalism

Professionalism fosters the development of many admirable soft skills. Nurses may learn
these skills through their life and work experience, and develop them over the course of their
careers. Examples include:

 Conflict resolution – This involves a professional’s ability to de-escalate a problem. It

requires the nurse to consider the needs of everyone involved in the conflict, while
communicating possible solutions with respect.
 Ethical thinking – This skill enables nurses to make value-based judgments that align
with professional standards and moral codes, prioritizing the needs of patients and
colleagues ahead of their own.
 Adaptability – This demonstrates the capacity to combine new information with
education, experience, and professional guidelines to re-evaluate a situation and make
changes that lead to more effective solutions.
 Leadership – A sought-after attribute, leadership is founded on excellent communication
skills, attention to detail, respect, and resourcefulness. Professionals commonly build
leadership skills as they move on to more senior roles in which they can guide others to
provide higher levels of care.
 Collaboration – This is key to professionalism. Working with others and being able to
communicate and cooperate is crucial to developing an efficient work environment that
places patient needs at the forefront.
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