Chapter 1 Powerpoint Flashcards
(24 cards)
What was the role of nursing in ancient history?
Nursing was provided by the family and priests
In Salerno, Italy, women were allowed to study midwifery, and convents trained individuals to care for the sick.
Who were the first public health nurses?
Deaconesses
Deaconesses provided care in the early history of nursing.
What significant event in nursing history occurred in 1836?
The first school of nursing was established in Kaiserworth by Pastor Theodore Fliedner.
What organization was formed in 1897 to oversee nurses?
Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States
This organization was established in Baltimore, Maryland, to protect patients from incompetent nurses.
What was the first training program for practical nurses established?
1892 by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
The program lasted 3 months and focused on homemaking skills and caring for the sick.
Who was the first President of the Red Cross Association?
Clara Barton.
Who is known as the first African American nurse in the United States?
Mary Mahoney.
What is the education duration for a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)?
Ranges from 9 months to 2 years.
What licensure examination must LPNs/LVNs pass?
NCLEX-PN™.
What is the minimum education requirement for an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN)?
Minimum of 2 years education at a college.
What is the nurse practice act?
A law governing nurses’ actions in each state.
What does the Board of Nursing in each state do?
Determines and enforces the contents of the nurse practice act.
What is a one-plus-one nursing program?
Students must pass the NCLEX-PN™, work as an LPN/LVN, then challenge the NCLEX-RN™.
List three ways nurses can continue to learn.
- Formal degree programs
- Continuing education
- Seminars
What is ‘high-touch’ nursing?
The need for touch and understanding from the patient.
What qualities are nurses generally viewed as possessing?
- Caring
- Honest
- Responsible
- Organized
What is the importance of Dr. Jean Watson’s theory of caring?
Emphasizes individualizing care for each patient and understanding their needs.
What defines unprofessional conduct in nursing?
Includes diversion of drugs for personal use and failure to adequately care for patients.
What is the role of professional organizations in nursing?
Provide a collective voice, leadership opportunities, and influence health care policy.
What do nursing theories explain?
The purpose and focus of nursing based on the theorist’s views.
What are the six areas for prelicensure in QSEN?
- Patient-centered care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality improvement
- Safety
- Informatics
True or False: Nurses are 24/7 caregivers.
True.
Which KSA focuses on treating the patient’s family as a partner in care?
Patient-centered care.
Fill in the blank: All nurses are responsible for knowing their own _______.
scope of practice.
