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2: Professionalism, Politics Flashcards

1. Examine professional nursing organizations & their benefits for continued development of nurses & lifelong learning 2. Describe the scope of practice of nursing 3. Identify behaviors that personify professionalism

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What are the 4 aspects of the IOM’s “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”?

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  1. Nurses must practice to the fullest extent of their education
  2. Nurses should attain higher education levels through a system of improved seamless progression across degrees
  3. As US healthcare is being transformed, nurses should be full partners with other health care professionals
  4. Improved data collection & information infrastructure may influence effective workforce planning & policy development
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During the 1980’s, who recommended establishing a clear system of nursing education, including pathways for educational mobility & development of additional graduate education programs?

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The National Commission on Nursing

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Which professional organization accredits ADN programs?

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NLNAC: National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission

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Which professional organization accredits BSN programs?

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(1998) CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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During the 1950’s and 60’s, what was the terminal nursing degree?

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Masters

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What are the 3 types of continuing education in nursing? Describe them.

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  1. CE: Continuing Education (non-degree earning)
  2. CEU: Continuing Education Unit (non-degree earning)
  3. CEARP: Continuing Education Approval & Recognition Program (non-degree earning; approved by WSNA as rigorous and transferable)
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List and describe 3 nursing education challenges.

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  1. Faculty shortages (credentialed & aging)
  2. Resource shortages (clinical facilities)
  3. Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
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Define Politics.

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The science of government (ethics, regulation, peace, prosperity, protection against foreign control). ALSO: The management of a political party.

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Define Policy.

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A plan or course of actions to influence & determine decisions, actions & other matters.

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Define Power.

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Strength or force that is exerted or capable of being exerted.

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Define Authority.

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Legitimacy to exert power (enforce laws, demand obedience, make commands & determinations, or judge the acts of others)

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Define Influence.

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Form of power that is not legitimated through official channels. Influence is the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, & opinion of others.

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What is the impetus for Professional Nursing Organizations?

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There is a connection between the work of nurses and the larger world in which policy decisions affect nursing

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What are the 3 types of professional nursing organizations?

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  1. Broad-purpose professional associations (WSNA, ANA)
  2. Specialty practice associations
    (SNOW, RNC)
  3. Special interest associations
    (Sigma Theta Tau)
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Explain the benefits of professional organizations.

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  • Develop leadership skills
  • Certification & continuing education
  • Political activism
  • Practice guidelines & position statements
  • Journals, scholarships, networking
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What are the 3 ways a nurse can become involved politically?

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  1. Nurse Citizen
  2. Nurse Activist
  3. Nurse Politician
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Describe the Nurse Citizen

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Brings the perspective of health care to the voting booth, to public forums that advocate for health, & to involvement in community activities.

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Describe the Nurse Activist

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Takes a more active role (often result of an issue that directly affects the nurse’s personal or professional life)

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Describe th Nurse Politician

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Develops legislation

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What are the purposes of Nursing Practice Guidelines?

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Standards that allow nurses to carry out professional roles, serving as protection for the nurse, the patient, & the institution where healthcare is provided. Each nurse is accountable for their own quality of practice & is responsible for the use of these standards to ensure knowledgeable, safe, & comprehensive nursing care

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