Part I of this portfolio is an illustration of a professional nursing practice model applied to ambulatory settings.
Nursing models are client-centered.
Self-care is a universal requirement for sustaining and enhancing life and health. Competence in self-care determines quality of life and has an impact on longevity. Nurses assist clients to achieve competence in self-care. Self-care is ongoing and a competence which is in continual development. The goal of self-care is to empower our clients and families.