The role of nurses

''Role is the expected behavior of an individual that is related to his or hers position in society. Sociology in relation to the profession defines a social role, which it explains in connection with the term social status, the so-called position.''

The nursing profession includes a certain system of roles and behaviors assumed by the social status of the profession. Nurse roles are socially determined and historically conditioned. A nurse performs many different, but equally important roles. It is therefore important for a nurse to be versatile and work according to ethical standards for the quality performance of the profession. If the nurse can only handle certain roles, she should focus on them and work, for example, as a mentor.

The most common nurse roles
Nurse have never held just one role in their professional activity. Both in the past and today, there are multiple positions that influence changes in society, the health care system, new knowledge and technology, the overall health status of the population, etc.

'Currently, the nurse most often fulfills the following roles:

Nurse Care Provider – this relationship is characterized by a holistic understanding of the individual and the group taking into account their health and environment in order to meet needs.

Nurse manager - works in management and organization at various levels. She also fulfills the role of nursing care manager directly for individuals and groups by managing the nursing process. If the nurse does not identify with this role, the result may be uncoordinated and ineffective care.

Nurse educator – a multifaceted focus on shaping and shaping the conscious and responsible behavior of an individual in order to support or restore health.

Nurse advocate – defends the patient's rights, represents his rights and explains them to him, at the same time she also interprets his demands and opinions. Defends his interests. The nurse's interest in the patient is a manifestation of this role.

Nurse change maker - nursing is always evolving and changing. Without these changes, nursing would be a stagnant field. For a nurse, this role should be a driving force.

"Nurse researcher" – this role is becoming relevant in a society in which nursing is being formed as a socially significant scientific profession. Education, capabilities and potential are important for this role.

Nurse Mentor - responsible for clinical supervision of nursing students. This role requires adequate clinical and teaching competence and a mature personality.

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