Talk:Nursing

"Nursing diagnoses are unique, bearing little resemblance to medical diagnoses." I'm not sure what the author of this sentence had in mind. Perhaps some examples, or a more in-depth explanation of how nursing and medical diagnoses differ would help the article. Any clarification would be appreciated. --cprompt 00:01, 5 Apr 2004 (UTC)

A medical diagnosis tells us what major condition the patient has. Nursing diagnosis break the Medical Diagnosis down into the actual problems the patient will have because of the medical malady, and that leads the nurse to develope nursing interventions. An example: a patient is diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. A nursing diagnosis would be, "Alteration in Fluid Balance" and an intervention would be to monitor the patient's wieght and lung sounds for signs of fluid retention. Poor lung sounds would tell the nurse that another complication of CHF may be starting-Pulmonary Edema-which necessitates another nursing diagnosis, "Alteration in Respiratory Status" and another list of interventions to moniter or treat that problem. Tina Broderick, 12:19 pm, 25 Feb 2005

List of nursing specialties

I have separated out branches of nursing as I feel that they are improtant enough to be shown separately. It is a very comprehensive list. It may be a bit too long. It would be better if it could be further sub-divided.

I have pasted a section from the nurse article on history of nursing. It needs expansion. There is a debate on the Talk:nurse as to what should be in this article and what should be in the nurse article. --Vincej 14:07, 23 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

UK

Midwifery IS NOT a branch of nursing! It is a profession in its own right.

I will edit it.

editors who are nurses...

...can identify themselves voluntarily by putting [[Category:Nurse Wikipedians]] on their user pages. Not that we have to do that kind of thing just because the doctors do... :) ←Hob 21:46, 3 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

definition

The nursing profession is a separate profession to the medical profession. Although many nurses carry out medical procedures, a number do not, so it is misleading to describe nursing a medical discipline. --Vincej 15:53, 25 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed Panthro 00:56, 4 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

you can also contact some-one in kneed

Absolutely, could we add a comment about holism there? ... or would that enrage our medical counterparts? :) Oliver Keenan 16:39, 6 February 2006 (UTC) (No longer an active nurse)[reply]

Nursing as a profession

Why is that it is accepted that to be a professional, a pre-requisite is that you have, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree BEFORE embarking on your professional training. For example, I required PASSES in 3 A-levels at B grade before I was allowed to embark on my degree in accountancy. Upon completion of my degree, I faced a further 3 years of intensive study, whilst also working a full week. Only on successful completion of this was I entitled to call myself a professional accountant.

Compare and contrast with a nurse's course:

1. Pass 5 O-levels. 2. Study (not necessarily pass) 2 A-levels. 3. Undertake a 2 year training course, which doesn't quite equate to an HND. 4. Call yourself a professional.

I don't think so. You may carry out your job in a professional manner (as most people do) BUT, I'm sorry to say, nursing is NOT a profession and never will be. At best it can be classified as a skilled manual job.