Historically, the profession of nursing has been previously associated as an inferior occupation, one that holds a lower status when compared to other medical professions (Thupayagale & Dithole, 2005, pg. 1). Contrastingly, nursing is one of the most vital careers within the health care system, with continuous demands for their services (Burhans, 2008, pg.2). Generally, a poor perception and understanding of this profession exists which prevent nurses from being accurately recognized for their crucial role within society (Thupayagale & Dithole, 2005, pg.2). Ultimately, to further acknowledge a nurse beyond their presumed characteristics of caring and comforting, the discussion of four symbols will demonstrate this powerful and respectful profession.
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Moreover, the meaning behind the symbol embodies the compassion that nurses portray during an encounter between their patients. The hand holding demonstrates the inclination to help and care for any patient. Additionally, this quality demonstrates the importance of a nurse’s role in providing excellent care to each patient regardless of differences between them. For instance, nurses can provide culturally safe care by ensuring a relational approach is used during patient encounters (Arnold & Boggs, 2016, pg. 72). As well, nurses who acknowledge the lived meaning of their patient’s life adds a new dimension to their practice (Burhans, 2008, pg.120). To conclude, an individual entering nursing school may not recognize the importance behind providing appropriate care to individual’s unique needs. However, they soon learn a relational approach shapes a nurse’s practice by strengthens the nurse-client relationship, despite culture, ethics, diversity, power, economics and history that exists between them (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.123). Additionally, a nursing student recognizes how nurse’s respect individual’s differences by understanding the patient’s perspective of illness (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.271). Therefore, it is crucial to respect the patient and their preferences to further their quality of care (Burhans, 2008, …show more content…
Each symbol is held within the tree branches to display how a nurse’s qualities grow with experience and time. For example, a nurse develops from a basic to commitment critical thinker through clinical experience, according to the Kataoka-Yahiro and Saylor model (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.143). On the other hand, the leaves on the ground symbolize previous experience. As time carries on, eventually the leaves, which played a role in the tree’s growth, fall, similarly to how clinical experience, which contributes to knowledge, becomes a memory. Moreover, due to the growth from the previous leaves, the tree continues growing and strengthening. Similarly, the knowledge learned from past enriches a nurse’s practice and enables them to continue growing. For instance, nurses who efficiently critically think and efficiently solve a problem can apply prior practice to future situations (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.
Moreover, the meaning behind the symbol embodies the compassion that nurses portray during an encounter between their patients. The hand holding demonstrates the inclination to help and care for any patient. Additionally, this quality demonstrates the importance of a nurse’s role in providing excellent care to each patient regardless of differences between them. For instance, nurses can provide culturally safe care by ensuring a relational approach is used during patient encounters (Arnold & Boggs, 2016, pg. 72). As well, nurses who acknowledge the lived meaning of their patient’s life adds a new dimension to their practice (Burhans, 2008, pg.120). To conclude, an individual entering nursing school may not recognize the importance behind providing appropriate care to individual’s unique needs. However, they soon learn a relational approach shapes a nurse’s practice by strengthens the nurse-client relationship, despite culture, ethics, diversity, power, economics and history that exists between them (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.123). Additionally, a nursing student recognizes how nurse’s respect individual’s differences by understanding the patient’s perspective of illness (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.271). Therefore, it is crucial to respect the patient and their preferences to further their quality of care (Burhans, 2008, …show more content…
Each symbol is held within the tree branches to display how a nurse’s qualities grow with experience and time. For example, a nurse develops from a basic to commitment critical thinker through clinical experience, according to the Kataoka-Yahiro and Saylor model (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.143). On the other hand, the leaves on the ground symbolize previous experience. As time carries on, eventually the leaves, which played a role in the tree’s growth, fall, similarly to how clinical experience, which contributes to knowledge, becomes a memory. Moreover, due to the growth from the previous leaves, the tree continues growing and strengthening. Similarly, the knowledge learned from past enriches a nurse’s practice and enables them to continue growing. For instance, nurses who efficiently critically think and efficiently solve a problem can apply prior practice to future situations (Potter & Perry, 2014, pg.