The conclusion that Nursing is a Profession or a Social Service has never been satisfactorily come out, not least because the definition of ‘profession’ is not exactly a fixed item. However, there are some aspects of the definition of a Profession;
A Profession has a clear structure of knowledge, workings and an objective to go with it & A Profession has a fully specified entry i.e. registration to the group & A Profession demonstrates a high degree of autonomous practice & A Profession has its own system.
Nursing has a clear structure of knowledge and workings But often adopts all the medical perspective. Read More