module I, unit A

Question 0

Enter a practical nursing (also known as vocational ) program and becoming a licensed practical nurse

Answer 0

LPN

Question 1

Licensure

Answer 1

The legal authority to practice as a nursing professional

Question 2

Enter a diploma, associate degree or a baccalaureate program

Answer 2

RN ( registered nurse )

Question 3

Nclex-pn

Answer 3

National council licensure examination -practical nursing

For lpn

Question 4

Work under directions of physician or RN to give direct care to patients ,focusing on meeting healthcare needs in hospitals , nursing homes and home health agencies

Answer 4

Lpn

Question 5

Three types of educational programs the lead to licensure as an RN and what exam is taken

Answer 5

(1) diploma (2) associate degree (3) baccalaureate

Nclex-RN exam

Question 6

Adn

Answer 6

2 year programs (associates degree in nursing ) attract more men , minorities and non traditional students than other programs

Various settings - hospitals , long term care and home healthcare
Competencies ( as described by NLN ) of the ADN on entry into completion practice encompass the roles of provider of care , manager of care and member of the discipline of nursing

Question 7

BSN

Answer 7

Baccalaureate in nursing
First were established in 1900’s but enrollment increased in the 1960’s

Receive a bachelor in science and nursing

Practice in a wide variety of settings but the 4 year degree is required for many administrative, managerial and community health positions

Bsn major is built in general education base with concentration on nursing at the upper level.

Students acquire knowledge of theory and practice related to nursing and other disciplines, provide care to individuals and groups , work with members of the health care team, use research to improve practice and have a foundation for graduate study.

Question 8

Two levels of graduate edu in nursing

Answer 8

Masters - prepares advanced practice nurses to function in educational settings, managerial roles, as clinical specialists, and in various advanced practice areas such as nurse mid-wives and nurse practitioners.

Doctoral - meet requirements for acedemic advancement and organizational management. Also carry out research

Question 9

In service education

Answer 9

Training for employees ( fixing equipment , learning a nursing skill)

Question 10

International nursing organizations

Answer 10

ICN ( international council of nurses)

• founded 1899
• first international org for professional women
• high standard of nursing service and nursing education and promoting ethics
• way for national nursing org to work together

Question 11

National nursing organizations

Answer 11

• ANA (American nurses association )
• NLN national league for nursing
• AACN ( American association of colleges in nursing )
• NSNA ( national student nurses association )

Question 12

ANA

Answer 12

American Nurses Assiciation

• professional org for nurses in u.s.
• founded 1800’s
• membership is comprised of the state nurses associations to which individual nurses belong
• mission :
• involved in public education
• clinical nursing standards
• lobbying state and federal lawmakers to advance the profession of nursing
• addresses ethics, public policy and economic and general welfare of nurses

Question 13

NLN

Answer 13

National League for Nursing

• open to all
• improvement of nursing programs, improve education (through testing )and resource database.
• accreditation of nursing programs (NLNAC accreditation commission
• certification for nurse educators

Question 14

NLNAC

Answer 14

accreditation commissiom

Question 15

AACN

Answer 15

american association of colleges of nursing

• national organization for baccalaurate and higher education nursing programs
• educational standards, improve healthcare, promote educational research and nursing practice.
• an alternative accreditation to NLNAC (voluntary but necessary)

Question 16

NSNA

Answer 16

national student nurses association

• est. 1952
• for students enrolling in nursing edu programs with help from ANA, NLN,

Question 17

standards of nursing practice

Answer 17

allows nurses to carry out professional roles, serving as protection for the nurse, the patient and the institution where healthcare is given.

Question 18

nurse practice acts ( a standard of nursing practice)

Answer 18

legal regulations to practice nursing.

1. each state regulates practice of nursing (enforce rules and regulations)
2. designed to protect public ( need a license to practice)
3. state board of nursing :
   
   • make and enforce regulation, policy and rules.
   • requirement for license
4. criteria for education and licensure
   - important terms and activities in nursing.

Question 19

nursing process (a standard of nursing practice)

Answer 19

(the nursing process is nursing made visible)
- guidelines for practice: 
     indentify the patients healthcare needs and strengths to establish & carry out a plan of care to meet those needs& and to evaluatethe effectiveness of the plan to meet establish outcomes.
- art and science of nursing
     identify needs
-defintion:
     guidlines of nursing practice
-critical thinking
   course of action based on assessment

Question 20

nursing shortage

Answer 20

(nursing trend) practicing nursing

Question 21

evidence based practice

Answer 21

(nursing trend) based on research

Question 22

community based nursing /decreased hospital stay/acutely ill

Answer 22

(nursing trend) outpatient setting

Question 23

more elders

Answer 23

(nursing trend) require teaching and nursing interventions.

Question 24

current trends in nursing

Answer 24

- chronic health conditions: on the rise - advanced practice nurses: establish independant practices which they Dx, treat illnesses, promote health, provide well-women care and deliver babies. - need for culturally competent care: religious beliefs, and hollolistic treatments - use of complementary therapies: aquatherapy

Question 25

culture

Answer 25

shared systems of beliefs: provide social structure, customs and rituals.

Question 26

cultural diversity

Answer 26

people of varying cultures, racial and ethnic background, religion, language, physical size, gender, sexual orientation , age, disability, socioeconomic status, occupational status,and geographical location all contribute to cultural diversity

Question 27

stereotype

Answer 27

an assumption that all are alike. neg: racism, agism. pos: certain groups they make feel superior or inferior.

Question 28

subculture

Answer 28

a sub group who have certain common charahteristsics: nursing is a subculture of the larger healthcare system culture

Question 29

influences on healthcare : | cultural influences include:

Answer 29

- physiological reactions: different ethnicities have different physical differences: ex: tay-sachs disease found in eastern european jewish descent - mental health norms: based on middle class caucasion. hispanics don't share info outside of the family.chinese: disease as a stigma

Question 30

influences on healthcare : | cultural influences include:

Answer 30

- gender roles: - language and communication: ( big legality) must use interpreter , not family or hospital staff. - orientation to time and space: personal space varies among cultures

Question 31

influences on healthcare : | cultural influences include:

Answer 31

- food and nutrition - family support - socioeconomic factors - healers and therapy

Question 32

cultural imposition

Answer 32

belief that everyone should conform to your belief system.

Question 33

cultural blindness

Answer 33

when one ignores differences and proceeds as if they don;t exist.