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. Nurse assists patient out of wheel chair into bathroom, assists with urine sample collection, and onto exam table. Nurse administers injection of terbutaline and educates patient regarding oral terbutaline. Nurse suspects patient may be performing procedure incorrectly.