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Definition and

Characteristics
Jyothi. R. K.
of a
Profession
Definition -Profession
A profession is defined as
a vocation in which skill,
based on theoretical
knowledge acquired
through higher education,
is applied to the affairs of
others in order to meet
their needs.
A profession is regulated by a
professional body which sets
examinations of competence, acts as
licencing authority for practitioners,
and enforces adherence to an ethical
code.
Regulation enforced by statute
distinguishes a profession from other
occupations represented by trade
groups who aspire to professional
status for their members.
Characteristics of a

profession
Professions are occupationally
related social institutions established
and maintained as a means of
providing essential services to the
individual and the society.
Each profession is concerned with an
identified area of need or function
(for example, maintenance of
physical and emotional health,
preservation of rights and freedom,
enhancing the opportunity to learn).
Characteristics of a

profession
The profession collectively, and the
professional individually, possesses a body
of knowledge and a repertoire of behaviors
and skills (professional culture) needed in
the practice of the profession; such
knowledge, behavior, and skills normally
are not possessed by the nonprofessional.
Members of the profession are involved in
decision making in the service of the
client. These decisions are made in
accordance with the most valid knowledge
available, against a background of
principles and theories, and within the
context of possible impact on other related
conditions or decisions.
Characteristics of a
profession
The profession is based on one or
more under girding disciplines from
which it builds its own applied
knowledge and skills.
The profession is organized into one
or more professional associations,
which, within broad limits of social
accountability, are granted
autonomy in control of the actual
work of the profession and the
conditions that surround it
Characteristics of a
profession
The profession has agreed-upon
performance standards for admission to
the profession and for continuance within
it.
Preparation for and induction into the
profession is provided through a
preparation program, usually in a
professional school or a college or
university campus.
There is a high level of public trust and
confidence in the profession and in
individual practitioners, based upon the
profession's demonstrated capacity to
provide service
Characteristics of profession
Individual practitioners are
characterized by a strong service
motivation and lifetime commitment
to competence.
The professional accepts
responsibility in the name of his or
her profession and is accountable
through his or her profession to the
society.
Characteristics of profession
A profession requires an extended education of its
members, as well as a basic liberal foundation

A profession has a theoretical body of knowledge


leading to defined skills, abilities and norms.

A profession provides a specific service

Members of a profession has autonomy in


decision making and practice

The profession as a whole has a code of ethics for


practice
The practice of professional
nursing and nursing
knowledge has been
developed overtime through
development of nursing
theories and research.
Theoretical model serve as
frameworks for nursing
curricula and clinical practice.
In 1965, ANA published a position
paper which differentiated nurses
with baccalaureate degree and
associate degrees as professional
and others as technical nurses.
This created controversy between
those who see all nurses as
professionals and those who believe
professionals should have a
minimum of bachelor's degree.
Professional Organisations
The Trained Nurses' Association of India (TNAI)

The Association had its beginning in the Association of


Nursing Superintendents which was founded in 1905, at
Lucknow

At the Annual Conference held in Bombay in 1908, a


decision was taken to establish Trained Nurses Association.
The Association was inaugurated in 1909.

In 1922, the Association of Nursing Superintendents and


Trained Nurses Association were amalgamated and called
The Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI).

The Association has established within its jurisdiction the


following organisations : Health Visitors League (1922)
Midwives and Auxiliary Nurse-Midwives Association (1925)
Student Nurses Association (1929-30).

In 1974 the TNAI became a member of the Commonwealth


Nurses Federation (CNF).
THE SOCIETY OF INDIAN
NEUROSCIENCE NURSES
THE SOCIETY OF INDIAN NEUROSCIENCE NURSES IS AN NATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
NURSING ORGANIZATION AND DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF
NEUROSCIENCE NURSING ACTIVATES THROUGHOUT INDIA

THE MISSION OF SOCIETY (SINN) IS:


To maintain highest standard in the ethics and practice in Neurological and Neurosurgical
Nursing.
To maintain close association and co-operation among those devoting full time to branch
of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing within and outside India.
To maintain this high standard, every endeavor shall be made to give adequate
opportunities to those who are qualified.
To promote and encourage research in Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing.
To receive and accept donations, gifts, grants or contributions in kind and cash from any
person or persons, associates, societies, companies, authority or Government for the
furtherance of the aims and objectives of society.
THE SOCIETY OF INDIAN
NEUROSCIENCE NURSES
ACTIVITIES:
Conducts scientific meetings every
year, along with the annual meeting of
neurological society of India.
Oration will be organized during annual
conference
Publish the newsletter
Awards to best scientific paper, model,
posters, mcq
ONCOLOGY NURSES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

The professional association Oncology Nurses Association of


India has been formed in November 1994 at Tata Memorial
hospital . The aims and objectives of the association are
To render quality patient care.
To update the current advances related to practice and skill.
To develop and disseminate evidence based treatment.
Pravide a link within India and outside India.
Vision : Excellence in service, Reasearch, Education.
ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION
Publication of quarterly newsletter termed Oncology Nursing
Newsletter.
Conducting of yearly or biennial conferences.
Annual general body meetings and submission of reports
ONCOLOGY NURSES
ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
EDUCATIONAL
Cancer awareness programmes at various institutions to spread
knowledge in view of preparation of Nurses . Various competitions of
both curricular and extra curricular in nature are held regularly.
AWARDS
ONAI presents awards to top two scorers in Oncology nursing and two
clinical nurses.
Either in Tata hospital or outside.
Peer group review awards are selected by their own friends and given
prizes.
ONAI scholarships are presented to deserving candidates.
Research funds are also planned for Oncology nursing research studies.

ONAI is affiliated to International Society of Nurses in Cancer care and


Australian Cancer nursing Association
Asian association of cardiac nurses
Indian society of psychiatric nurses

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