Nursing is a profession that blends the rich traditions
of the past with the ever changing realities of today's health care
industry. Nursing is not simply an assortment of special skills and the
nurse is not simply a person proficient in performing these specific
tasks. Nursing is a profession. I believe this statement to be true
because of several factors. The Title 19 Code for Nurses is titled
"Standards for Professional Nursing Practice". The status of nursing as a
profession reflects the values that society places on the work of nurses
and how central nursing is to the good of society.
There is a number of universities and colleges to study at in South Africa
if you want to pursue Nursing for eg.