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Chapter 11: Nursing Flashcards

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Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)

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The process by which an external entity reviews an organization or program of study to determine if the organization or program meets certain predetermined standards.

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ADN-to-BSN

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Educational program that allows nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

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ADN-to-MSN

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Educational program that allows nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) to enter and complete a master’s degree in nursing (MSN).

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Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)

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Registered nurse with master’s degree training who can serve as a primary care provider; includes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists.

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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

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Agency within the academy that offers speciality certification for the nurse practitioners.

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American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

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Organization that provides certification for midwives and nurse-midwives.

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American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Organization that offers speciality certification for nurses; for example, informatics and cardiac rehabilitation.

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Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

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A two-year degree for individuals seeking to become a registered nurse.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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A four-year degree obtained in order to become a registered nurse.

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Certified Midwives (CM)

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Practitioners who provide the same services as CNMs but who lack the training and certification of a registered nurse.

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Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)

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Nurses who specialize in women’s health and obstetrics, particularly labor and delivery.

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Consensus Model for APRN Regulation

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Model to ensure consistency for the education, licensure, and certification of advanced practice registered nurses.

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Interprofessional education (IPE)

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Model for teaching students in the health professions about the roles and responsibilities of health professionals by functioning as a collaborative team during clinical training.

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LPN-to-BSN

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Training programs that allow licensed practice nurses (LPN) to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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An advanced nursing degree that allows a nurse to obtain APRN status.

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National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

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Organization that offers a national certification exam for nurse anesthetists seeking to obtain or keep their certification and licensure.

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National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)

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Licensing exam required to become a licensed practical or vocational nurse.

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National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

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Licensing exam required to become a registered nurse.

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

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Nonprofit organization that provides support for nursing regulatory bodies in all states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories.

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National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)

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Agency that offers specialty certification in IV therapy and gerontology.

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National League for Nursing (NLN)

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Professional organization of nursing faculty.

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Nurse-midwives

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Nurses who specializes in women’s health and obstetrics, particularly labor and delivery.

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Nurse practitioners (NPs)

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Advanced practice registered nurses with a master’s or a doctoral degree who have a dramatically expanded scope of practice beyond the registered nurse.

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Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (NPCB)

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Agency that certifies nurses as pediatric specialists.

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Pediatric oncology

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Medical care of children with cancer.

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Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Nursing professionals who deliver therapy and treatment to patients as prescribed, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide emotional support to both patients and family members.

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RN-to-BSN

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A degree program that enables registered nurses who do not have a bachelor’s degree to obtain a BSN more quickly than would be the case for those without an RN.

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RN-to-MSN

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Allows someone with a bachelor’s degree to obtain RN status upon completing a master’s of science in nursing.

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Why has the demand of nurses increased?

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Expansion of the aging population, there are greater numbers of insured people seeking health care due to the ACA, there are Medicare reimbursements for improved patient outcomes which requires nurses with high educational levels, and RNs are needed to assume new and expanded roles: primary care provider, care coordinator, case manager, and patient educator.

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Trend in nursing

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Needing an increase in the number of nurses, but also the skill level. The amount of nurses with a bachelor’s degree should go from 50% to 70%, the number with doctorates should double, and a nurse residency program will be required after a pre-licensure or an advanced practice degree program.

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What are the three educational pathways to become an RN?

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  1. Diploma from an approved nursing program
  2. Associate’s degree from a community college
  3. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
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What degree is needed to become an APRN?

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Master’s degree from an accredited program

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What is a CRNA

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Certified registered nurse anesthetist
provide anesthesia and related care before, during, and after surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures.

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What is a CNM

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Certified nurse-midwife

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What is a NP

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Nurse practitioner

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What is a CNS

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Clinical nurse specialist
A type of APRN. They provide direct patient care in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health or pediatrics.

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What are the duties of an LPN?

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A wide variety of direct care services– administering medication, taking medical histories, recording symptoms and vital signs, and other tasks as delegated by RNs, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

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