Nursing as profession, came into existence as early as
human existence. It is the foremost caring profession, it is rested, savored
and consolidated its position through the ages by developing her own language, rituals, arts and sciences from
physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients. Modern scientific
nursing started the crusading effort of miss Florence nightingale (1820-1910)
during and after the Crimean War (1854-1856).
Since, as an organization that is
growing, trying to meet up as profession, there are
various challenges impeding
the development of nursing in Nigeria such as: politics, lack of in interest in
research, nursing themselves etc
Notwithstanding, the challenges are there as stimulant
to make us face them to enable us attain for full profession. This is the
reason for this presentation
Objectives
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To discuss the
concept of nursing in Nigeria
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To highlight the
challenges facing nursing practice in Nigeria
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To explain its
implication to professional development.