Nursing is about people, nursing is about education, assessments, communication. Yet with all these things stated I have not determined what the role of the nurse is. It may be defined by a McMaster handbook or defined by a textbook but in all reality the definition is not so easily described. I have come across parts through tidbits of wisdom from the well experienced nurses, who are also my teachers. The role of a nurse may seem to an onlooker as something that is easy to understand with clear boundaries in place. Maybe for some, but I,
I have yet to discover such boundaries.
Yes, at times it is exciting to learn these things that I am, but I it has also caused me to question why are we learning such concepts or how are we to apply them? Application. A scary but wonderful thing.Application through experience is what I have determined is the answer to what a nurse is.
Experience is the only way to determine the role of a nurse. I wonder though if there are in reality any concrete boundaries? Yes, there are standardized Best Practice Guidelines that must be followed, and rules and regulations of each facility that is worked within. That would be the answer, but each nurse working within such lines (boundaries I guess) has their own view, interpretation and understanding of such things. And since each one is different then this idea of concrete boundaries cease to exist.
So what is the role of a nurse? An individual who effectively functions with the patient to provide for their needs within the lines of rules, regulations and standards interpreting their role through gained experience. I then have yet to define the role of a nurse because I have not had the opportunity to do so.
I will wait for that day.
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