The Profession of Nurse

Fiqih Kartika Murti, M.Pd.

STIKes BHAMADA Slawi
 “Nursing is more than
just a job; it is a
professional career
requiring
commitment.” (Jones &
Bartlett Learning, LLC)

The next slide describes

some differences in
attitudes related to an
occupation/job and a
career/profession.
 Occupation/Job Career/Profession
Longevity Temporary, a means to an end Lifelong vocation

Educational Minimal training required, University professional degree

preparation usually associate’s degree program based on foundation
of core liberal arts

Continuing Only what is required for the Lifelong learning, continual

education job or to get a raise/promotion effort to gain new knowledge,
skills, and abilities

Level of Short-term, as long as job Long-term commitment to

commitment meets personal needs organization and profession

Expectations Reasonable work for Will assume additional

reasonable pay; responsibility responsibilities and volunteer
ends with shift for organizational activities and
community-based events
Source: From Wilfong, D., Szolis, C., & Haus, C. (2007). Nursing school success:
Tools for constructing your future. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
 The Professions of Nurse
(www.rasmussen.edu by Megan Ruesink)

The Profession of Description

Nurse

Registered Nurses They are nurses with an associate or bachelor’s degree in

(RNs) nursing.

Licensed Practical They perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of

nurses (LPNs) an RN. They administer medicine, check vital signs and
give injections.
Clinical Nurse He/she is an advanced practice nurse and is proficient in
Specialist diagnosing and treating illness within their realm of
expertise. A clinical nurse may focus on patients and their
families, nurse management or administration.

Nurse Practitioners They work under the supervision of a physician, more

(NPs) and more are gaining autonomy, taking on many roles of a
physician. NPs can diagnose diseases, prescribe meds and
initiate treatment plans.
Staff Nurses They work in a variety of settings including rehab centers,
critical care, psychiatric and outpatient facilities. They
provide direct patient care, administer meds, perform IV
therapy and more.
Home Care They work with patients out of their own homes.
Registered Nurses
Operating Room They care for patients before, during and after surgery.
Nurses
Intensive Care Unit They work in the intensive care unit (ICU) of hospitals,
Registered Nurse providing complex care to those with very serious
illnesses or injuries.
Nurse Case They coordinate long-term care for patients in hopes of
Managers keeping them healthy and out of the hospital.
Public Health They provide a range of health care services to the
Nurses community.