Essential characteristics of a profession: A historical analysis focusing on the nursing process

Abstract

Objective: To analyze knowledge/expertise, autonomy and professional status in the ways of practicing nursing in implementation of the Nursing Process in a University Hospital in Southern Brazil. Method: A qualitative socio-historical study using thematic oral history as a method and technique. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with care nurses and professors. The Content Analysis technique was used in the analysis. Results: Fourteen (14) care nurses and professors participated. Knowledge/expertise were pointed out as the main contributions in implementing the Nursing Process. Professional status emerged as recognition of technical and scientific competence of nurses by health staff and users. Autonomy was expressed as being able to decide on their conduct and linked to knowledge, commitment and professional identity. Conclusion: The Nursing Process is a way of exercising the profession based on knowledge and expertise with autonomy, and enables achieving status, reinforcing professional recognition.

Nurses' perceptions about the operationalization of the nursing process in an emergency room / Percepções de enfermeiros sobre a operacionalização do processo de enfermagem em um pronto-socorro

“…[7][8]14 In this sense, the technical--scientific knowledge is one of the pillars for the implementation of the NP. 15 Therefore, one way to increase its application is the training of nurses who understand its philosophy and know how to apply it properly. 16 From this point of view, a randomized controlled study developed with nursing students in Taiwan showed that an educational program on NP based on simulation increased the students' understanding of its implementation, 17 demonstrating the need for active learning strategies.…”

Marcos De Visibilidade Da Enfermagem Na Era Contemporânea

“…Salienta-se que o Processo de Enfermagem caracteriza-se como tecnologia de cuidado, fazendo com que a enfermagem evolua como profissão, preferencialmente voltada para a compreensão da integralidade do ser humano, apoiada na reflexão sobre a sua prática (18) .…”

“…Igualmente, oportunizou a construção e a aplicação de um corpo de conhecimentos próprio da Enfermagem, ou seja, sua expertise, condição que contribui para um fazer profissional autônomo, fator essencial para a construção da identidade profissional (18) .…”

Registros de enfermagem como ferramenta para a gerência do cuidado clínico-hospitalar

“…A implementação do PE requer conhecimento e expertise, para avaliar, diagnosticar, planejar e produzir a assistência de enfermagem voltada às necessidades de saúde dos usuários. Tal conhecimento pode ser apreendido por meio de capacitações permanentes e contribui para a autonomia e visibilidade do enfermeiro 28 .…”