The authority for
the practice of nursing is based
upon a social contract that delineates professional rights and responsibilities
as well as mechanisms for public
accountability. In almost all
countries, nursing practice is defined and governed by law and entrance
to the profession is regulated at the national or state level.
The aim of the nursing community worldwide is for its
professionals to ensure quality care for all.
While maintaining their credentials, code of ethics, standards, and competencies, and
continuing their education.
There are number of educational paths
to becoming a professional nurse,
which vary greatly worldwide, but all
involve extensive study of nursing theory and practice, and training in
clinical skills.
Nurses are for individuals of all
ages and cultural backgrounds who are healthy and ill in a holistic manner based on the
individuals physical, emotional, psychological , intellectual, social , and spiritual needs. The profession combines physical science,
social science, nursing theory, and
technology in caring for those
individuals.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) also refereed
to as a licensed vocational nurse, registered practical nurse. Enrolled
nurse, and state enrolled nurse) works independently or
with a registered nurse. A registered
nurse (RN) provided scientific,
psychological, and technological
knowledge in the care of patients and families in many health care
settings. Registered nurses may also
earn additional credentials or degrees.
Nurses may
follow their personal and professional interest by working with any grouped of people, in any setting, at any
time. Some nurses follows the
traditional role of working in a
hospital setting. Around the world, nurses have been traditionally female.
Despite equal opportunity and legislation
nursing has continued to be a female
dominated profession (Lucia 2009)