In nursing history, Florence Nightingale is known as one of the most influential person in professional of nursing. Nightingale believed in well-educated and intellectual nursing involving science and patient education on healthy lifestyle (Antonio, n.d.). In 1854, Nightingale was asked to lead a small group of nurses to the military hospital in Uskudar, Turk. Nightingale and her nurses had managed to sanitized walls, window, and provide nourishing foods which resulted in significant decreased in infection diseases and sickness among soldiers.
In the same topic of infection disease, germ theory was discovered in early 20th century. This theory believed that many sicknesses were infected by bacteria (Antonia, n.d.). This caused …show more content…
However, mistakes and errors also a major part of the nursing practices. Therefore, Evidence-base practice was created to provide solutions and recommendations base on scientific studies. In baccalaureate of nursing provides basic knowledge of how evidence-base practice comes together, which includes research process, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences as practice being applied (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2008).
In addition, Institute of Medicine (2010) believed that lifelong education is critical for the nursing profession. Many changes in infection diseases and treatment options have proven that continuing education for nurses is recommended and required in some cooperation.
Primary Patient Care
There are multiple concepts of professional nursing practice in primary patient care. The two concepts that evolved in all concepts are Commitment and Caring & Compassion. In order to practice good nursing, caring and compassion is needed to optimize the best patient care. The desire to help other people in time of need is rewarding and genuine. Let’s just imagine caring for the sick one unconditionally day in and day out, this required commitment. According to Hood L.J. (2014), caring, compassion, and commitment are the key to the outer layer of professional nursing