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Extracted text: Simplified Fundamentais of Nursing be apprehensive in hospital, so nurse must prepare him/her psychologically for treaentn procedure should be explained before performing. t an nation o Certify 3. Diplom months comples 4. Diplon in diffe sponsibility of the nurse to respect his/her feelings and socio-cultural background. CATEGORIES OF NURSING EDUCATION The du 5. Post ba There are various categories of nursing education: qualifi profes: B. Sc. Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM) 6. by var ated b General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) 7. M. Sc. colleg psych 8. M.Ph. offere Diploma in Nursing Education and Administration Diploma Courses in various Nursing Specialties 9. Ph.D Colle Post Basic Certificate B.Sc. Nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) HISTC Nursin Master's Degree in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) In early it their e M. Phil in Nursing The wo itself ha Ph.D. in Nursing some p during their fa FIGURE 1.1 Categories of nursing education Nursi 1. ANM: This is an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwifery diploma programme of 2 years offered by Schi During of Nursing recognized by State Nursing Registration Council and INC. They are also known as and sie male Multi Purpose Health Worker (M.P.H.W.). They are registered by the State Nursing Counon L as ANM. 2. GNM: This is a General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) diploma programme offered by School Mod Nursing under hospital administration. The duration of the course is revised to 3 years again Miss School of Nursing is recognized by State Nursing Registration Council and Indian Nursing Col on 12 cil. The State Nursing Council and other various universities and boards are conducting exa


Extracted text: 12 Simplified Fundamentals of Nursing 5. Professional Nursing Practice: Professional nursing practice includes local guidelines, polie and protocols that have been developed with practicing nurses and midwives with reference legislation. It will provide support for nurses in determining and expanding their scope of pract Functions, Role and Responsibilities of Nurse A professional nurse must have professional competence and skills to work efficiently. She should he resourceful enough while caring for a person. The functions of a nurse are: 4. 5. Care giver 6. Communicator Accountability 8. Teacher Researcher FUNCTIONS, ROLE AND 9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF NURSE Rehabilitator Manager 10. Protector and Decision- legal advisor maker Administrator The FIGURE 1.2 tics fes X. Care giver. A nurse as a care giver helps the client to regain his/her health through the process a healing. The nurse meets the holistic needs of the patient which includes all measures to reston du the spiritual, emotional and social well being. As a care giver, nurse helps the patient and his/h cor family to achieve the target goals. cip 2. Communicator. The quality of the communication should be effective as it is a critical factor to fu nu the expectations of individuals, families and communities, Good and clear communication help lati a nurse to provide comfort, effective care to the patient, helps in co-ordination, promotes rehabe