Nursing contributes to the health services in a vital and significant way in the
health care delivery system. It recognizes national health goals and is committed
to participate in the implementation of National Health policies and programs. It
aims at identifying health needs of the people, planning and providing quality care
in collaboration with other health professionals and community groups.
Scope of nursing practice encompasses provision of primitives, preventive, curative
and rehabilitee’s aspects of care to people across their life span in wide range
of health care settings. Practice of nursing is based upon application of basic
concepts and principles derive from the physical, biological, behavioral sciences.
Nursing is based on values of caring and aims to help individuals to attain independence
in self care. It necessitates development of compassion and understanding of human
behavior among its practitioners to provide care with respect and dignity and protect
the rights of individuals and groups.
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