What are the differences between an occupation and a profession – why is this distinction important to nursing?


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What are the differences between an occupation and a profession – why is this distinction important to nursing?


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What are the differences between an occupation and a profession – why is this distinction important to nursing? You should address this question by looking at various health fields (such as: PT, OT, dietitian, social work, speech pathologist, psychologist, physician etc.) and then ask “What makes nursing different from these fields?” Do you view nursing as an occupation or a profession – provide a detailed rational for your response.