CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL
NURSING
Presented by:
1) Tausif Hussain
2) Salman Raza
3) M Mubashir Javaid
BSN FINAL YAER
COLLEGE OF NURSING, GOVT. TEACHING
HOSPITAL SHAHDRA, LAHORE
GROUP MEMBERS
1. Abdul Rehman 2. Abuzar Ghaffari
3. M. Asif 4. M. Mairaj Iqbal
5. M. Tabish Hassan 6. M. Mubashir Javaid
7. M. Tariq Riaz 8. Naeem Akhtar
9. Salman Raza 10. Syed Zain Zawar
11. Tausif Hussain 12. Zameer Abbas
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OBJECTIVES
At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:
Define and describe evolution of contemporary
professional nursing
Identify roles and ethical responsibilities of nurses
Explain trends, cultural competencies and importance
of technology
Identify challenges and discuss future of
contemporary professional nursing
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CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Definition:
Contemporary professional nursing is modern practice
of nursing, integrating current trends, technology and
evidence based practices to provide high quality, effective and
patient centered care (Black, 2022).
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EVOLUTION
1. Traditional nursing:
Focus on hospital based care, task-oriented and physician
dependent.
2. Professional nursing (1980s-1990s):
Emphasis on autonomy, critical thinking and patient centered
care.
3. Contemporary nursing (2000s-present):
Integration of technology, evidence based practice and
interprofessional collaboration.
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KEY CONCEPTS
Patient centered care
Evidence based practice
Interprofessional collaboration
Technological advancement
Cultural competence
Continuous learning
Leadership and advocacy
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ROLES OF NURSES
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ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the
conducting of an activity (Butts & Rich, 2022).
Beneficence
Justice
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Fidelity
veracity
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TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY NURSING
Nursing trends that have recently evolved
Increasing job demand
Growth of telehealth
Growth in online nursing education
Expanding advanced practitioner roles
Increased practice authority
Advances in technology
Artificial intelligence (AI)
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CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Cultural competence describes the ability to effectively
interact with people belonging to different cultures. The
importance of cultural competence in nursing focuses on
health equity through patient-centered care, which requires
seeing each patient as a unique person (Fung et al., 2023).
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BENEFITS OF CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Enhanced Communication
Trust Building
Improved Patient Outcomes
Cultural Sensitivity in Health Promotion and Education
Professional Development
Globalization of Healthcare
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TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING
Nursing technology such as mobile robotic system,
artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring and telehealth
benefits both providers and patients in several important ways,
including the following (Martlı & Dincer, 2021):
Better communication among care teams
Better patient’s outcomes
Routine task automation
Streamlined patient record access
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INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Interprofessional collaboration occurs when
professionals from different discipline/profession work
together to solve complex problems or to achieve shared goals
(Nishiguchi, Sugaya, & Inamori, 2021).
Improved Results
Reduced Cost of Care
Increased Job Satisfaction
Easier access to Information
Skill Formation
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NURSING SPECIALIZATIONS
Nursing specialization in work or treatment settings include:
1. Critical Care Nursing 2. Trauma and Emergency
Nursing
3. Cardiac Care Nursing 4. Psychiatric Nursing
5. Rehabilitation Nursing 6. Geriatric Nursing
7. Perioperative Nursing 8. Transplant Nursing
9. Medical-Surgical Nursing 10. Home Care Nursing
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CHALLENGES OF CONTEMPORARY
PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Healthcare reform and policy changes
Emerging technologies and innovations
Global health issues and pandemics
Interprofessional collaboration
Patient engagement and empowerment
Insufficient staff
Workplace Violence
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THEORIES AND MODELS
Certain theories and models guide and promote
contemporary professional nursing such as
1. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring
2. Betty Neuman's Systems Model
3. Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
4. Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert Theory
5. The Synergy Model for Patient Care
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NURSING ORGANIZATIONS
There are several prominent nursing organizations worldwide that
serve as professional bodies, advocates, and resources for nurses, play
crucial roles in advancing the nursing profession, offering education
and practice. Here are some prominent nursing organizations:
Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PN&MC)
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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FUTURE OF CONTEMPORARY NURSING
Future of contemporary professional nursing emphases on:
Increased focus on primary care and prevention
Integration of technology and artificial intelligence
Emphasis on community health and public health
Growing demand for advanced practice nurses
Continued importance of interprofessional collaboration
(Wakefield, Williams, & Le Menestrel, 2021)
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