physiological needs

What You Need to Know About Nursing Profession

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Trisha FinleyMay 10, 2013

People from different parts of the world have different perspective about nursing profession. Some consider nursing as a dirty job. However, some also consider this as an act of charity and compassion and a good source of income. Despite the ever changing society we are in, we cannot deny that many people still choose to become nurses due to financial reasons. 1. Nursing is considered as a high-paying job. In fact, according to the Bureau … Continue reading →

Professionalism and Nursing as an Art of Caring

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Trisha FinleyMay 10, 2013

Elderly Female Patient Wearing a Blood Pressure Gauge

Nursing is a profession which does not merely address the physiological needs of our patients. Rather, our profession’s art of caring entails the wholeness of a person which also includes the emotional, spiritual and psychological aspects of their being. As nurses, part of our everyday routine is to encounter people from different walks of life. With this, we also experience emotional stresses as we meet the demands of our work. Oftentimes, our patients and their … Continue reading →