The Concept of the Modern Nurse: An Analysis Through a Nursing Student
Lens
Brittany Cyr
Department of Nursing, Trent University
NURSE 1001: Nursing as a Profession
Dr. K English & Dr. M Pestill
October 23nd 2020
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The Concept of the Modern Nurse: An Analysis Through a Nursing Student
Lens
The year of 2020 marks Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday anniversary,
and coincidentally – a year where nurses have received recognition and respect for
their role in healthcare, especially during the global pandemic that has swept the
world. Modern nurses have demonstrated their ability to undertake incredible
challenges, by managing and treating coronavirus patients in overcrowded,
understaffed hospitals – all while remaining professional and providing safe and
competent care. Fortunately, the nursing profession has evolved to meet the everchanging needs of society, even in times of crisis as we see today. Modern nurses
are individuals who have completed regulated training at accredited institutions,
who can perform a large scope of practice, to care for the physically and mentally
ill, community, and promote health and wellness on a micro and macro level, in
varying settings while continuously learning and using available research to
optimize patient care.