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I generally hear daily from atleast some of the people I care for that I am such a "caring person". To me, nursing is a calling- it's really who I am- a part of me. I laugh with them, I cry with them- I hurt with them. It's just as much a part of me as I am of it. It is a profession- but one that takes something special inside to be able to do-and do well.
Originally posted by SleepyeyesJust because it's a calling doesn't mean it can't be a profession as well, disablednurse.
A minister is a professional.
So is a nurse.
EXCELLENT POST, Sleepeyes .....some of us enter nursing NOT as a ministry, BUT as a a profession we desire. Disabled, Your "calling" definition is narrow and does not begin to cover us all. I know I am no Mother Theresa myself.
I believe nursing IS a profession, but many will tell you it won't be until ALL nurses are BSN-or-higher-prepared. Many will say only vocations where a bachelor's degree or higher is required for entry are TRUE professions. However, THAT is another thread.....one addressed MANY times already and very heatedly; I wont' give my opinion on that belief here. But to answer your question, YES OF COURSE IT IS A PROFESSION.......on the level of any other, to my thinking.
I had to do this one as a presentation for college and this was a little out there but it brought the house down! First of all we did it as a team. There were two of us - I was dressed as a 50's Australian nurse white uniform, stockings, red cape VEIL (for gosh sakes) the works! Trish was in more or less a uniform the leeryist puple and gold pullover with make-up huge earings - the works. We had a list of crtieria for a profession - separate knowledge base, able to operate as independant etc (can't remember them now) but Trish was the "for" and I was the "against" in the meantime deriding her for looking unprofessional. It was a riot! we had people argueing along with us AND it mixed in the beliefs about "professional behaviour" as opposed to "professional", Hope this helps
We had a very good discussion about this very topic not too long ago in this thread, called Are We Really a Profession?
I encourage you all to continue commenting on it.
blondiemay77
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I am currently finishing my BSN degree. I have had my ADN for 2 years. For my ethics class we have to debate "Is nursing a profession?" Just looking for more information and what other people think about that statement. Any input is appreciated. :)