THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NURSE IN TEAMWORK

Since the very beginnings of role nurse, this profession has undergone notable changes thanks to a structured framework normative as well formative development which meant that nursing become an intellectual and autonomous requiring in-depth subject knowledge competencies. Within Italian healthcare system elsewhere, nurse is crucial figure, integral integrated part professional teams whose responsibilities require deeper awareness their role. In order gain better understanding, it essential look at historical evolution see how gone from being considered ‘manual’ work, what today - highly-skilled, socio-professional role, with all qualifications, competencies, decision-making powers such demands whether dealing patients, or within teams. It follows therefore ‘intellectual professionals’ must necessarily be fully aware responsibilities, these properly assimilated, also regards juridical concepts responsibility. Although report brief, I sincerely trust personal hermeneutical approach may encourage put into practice continually improve upon fundamental principles are in place ensure health wellbeing patient.