Ch.1 Intro To Nursing Flashcards
Nursing Process
Five step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating.
ICN- International Council of Nursing
Promote health, prevent illness, collaborative care. Patient is central focus.
World War II
Explosion of technology. Women assertive/independent.
1950s to Present
Nursing became professional discipline. Emphasis on EBP. Health care settings.
Profession
An occupation that meets specific criteria including a well defined body of specific and unique knowledge, a code of ethics and standards, ongoing research and autonomy.
Contributions of Florence Nightingale
Defined nursing as art and science and occupation. Established nursing education. Stressed continuing education.
Reciprocity
Process allowing a nurse to apply for and be endorsed as an RN by another state.
Standards
Rules or guidelines that allow nurses to carry out professional roles, serving as protection for the nurse, the patient, and the institution where the health care is given.
18th-19th Century
Becomes respected occupation. Organized hospitals and schools.
Florence Nightingale “Mother of Nursing”.
Pre-Civilization
Shortage of nurses. Criminals recruited. Disreputable.
Nurse Practice Acts
Laws established in each state in the U.S. to regulate the practice of nursing.
Health
State of optimal function or well being.
Licensure
To be given a license to practice nursing in a state or province after successfully meeting requirements.
Nursing
Profession that focuses on the holistic person receiving healthcare services and provides a unique contribution to the prevention of illness and maintenance of health.
ANA- American Nursing Association
Social Policy Statement “nurses focus on human experience and responses to birth, death, health, and illness. Patient is central focus.
