Nursing Pole... The publics view.?

Please read the following items which define a "profession".

A Profession:
* has a unique body of knowledge and values - and a perspective to go with it.
* has controlled entry to the group eg registration
* demonstrates a high degree of autonomous practice.
* has its own disciplinary system.
* enjoys the Recognition and Respect of the wider community.

Question:
Is nursing a profession?

I mean POLL!! lol

Nursing certainly is a profession. A person can get a Master's degree in the field, there's nursing associations, and nursing journals. A license is required to be a nurse and a nurse has some autonomy to administer treatments in accord with the patient's condition and the doctor's orders. The position of Director of Nursing is filled by a person with the knowledge to oversee the care of patients in nursing homes, etc. Nurses do a lot of the care that a person receives in hospitals, and they provide important assistance to doctors. Nurses are definitely respected by the public.

Yes in my opinion nursing is a profession. Although some individuals from my experience need to be taught good communication skills to go with it.

I've always heard of and considered it a profession.

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