Nursing profession still in need of advocates.

摘要

We need to teach our students to, once they are licensed, introduce themselves as a registered the role of the nurse to patients, to understand just which profession is doing what related to their care. Faculty, students, and practicing nurses should make affirming statements such as, "I will consult with the doctor about getting you a medication to alleviate your pain. I will administer the medication to you and then reassess that the medication is working." This type of comment reflects much more positively on the profession than "I must get a doctor's order to medicate you for pain.