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Florence Nightingale was the first

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practicing epidemiologist

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Florence Nightingale organized the

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Nightingale School of Nursing

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Florence Nightingale was known as the

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lady with the lamp

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Florence Nightingale implemented

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rounding - checking on patients
sanitation - in battlefield hospitals during the Crimean War

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the earliest type of formal education was

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diploma programs at hospitals

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RN education

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2-year associate’s degree
2-year diploma
2-3 years baccalaureate’s degree

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RN graduate education master’s degrees

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education, management, advanced practice

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RN graduate education doctoral degrees

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PhD - doctor or nursing philosophy

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RN graduate education doctoral degrees

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PhD - doctor of nursing philosophy
DNP - doctor of nursing practice
DNS - doctor of nursing science

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nurse qualities

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current knowledge of practice standards
insightful and compassionate approach
critical thinking
organizational and speaking skills
clinical expertise
patience and competence
physical stamina

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nurse attributes

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emphasis on external expectations and tasks - perform the job
person and psychology of being a nurse - kind, patient, professional, compassionate
live according to principles - do the right thing
maintain life-long transformational growth - foster professional identity
assimilation of RN role - identifying a RN

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nurses are responsible and accountable to

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self, patients, and peers

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the patient is the ___ of nursing practice

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center

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the patient includes

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individuals, families and/or communities

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why define nursing?

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helps the public understand the value of nursing
differentiates activities of nursing from those of medicine
assists students with understanding what is expected of them

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what is a professional nurse?

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an art, learning to deliver care with compassion, caring and respect for each patient’s dignity and individuality
as art and science, meets the highest standards and benefits patients and families

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what is professional nursing?

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as a science, based on a body of knowledge and evidence-based practice

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what is nursing as a calling?

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a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by a conviction or divine influence

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definition of professional nursing from TBON

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the performance of an act requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill
performance is based on knowledge of biological, physical and social sciences
knowledge is acquired by completion of education in an approved school of professional nursing

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BNE regulates the ___

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practice of nursing in TX

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BNE protects the __

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public from unsafe practices

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BNE provides approval for __

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nursing education programs

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BNE issues __

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licenses to nurses - NCLEX
- new graduates
- renewals for licensed nurses

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registered nurses must complete __

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an educational format

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criteria for verification of nursing as a profession
the knowledge of the group must be based on technical and scientific knowledge the knowledge and competence of the members of the group must be evaluated by a community of peers the group must have a service orientation and a code of ethics
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each state has a ____ that oversees the ___ and ___ of nurses utilizing the Nurse Practice Act
regulatory body, practice and function
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the Board of Nursing is a state agency __
empowered by Texas Legislature -- amends the NPA
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NPA gives authority to __
regulate the practice of nursing and the enforcement of law to the BNE
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nurses are ranked as the most
trusted profession
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major goal of standards of practice and professional performance
to improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations** through the significant and visible contributions of registered nurses using standards-based practice**
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goals of professional nursing organizations
address member concerns, present educational programs, publish journals
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ANA standards of professional nursing practice
represent the nursing process (critical thinking) foundation of clinical decision-making for nurses
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elements of standards of practice
assessment - RN collects data about patient diagnosis - RN analyzes assessment data to determine problems outcomes identification - RN identifies expected outcomes planning - RN develops plan for strategies and alternatives
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advanced practice RNs
clinical nurse specialist nurse practitioner certified nurse-midwife certified registered nurse anesthetist
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ANA nursing practice
promotes safe and ethical work environment bolsters the health and wellness of nurses facilitates healing high standards of nursing practice advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations**
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ANA standards of professional performance: elements
ethics - principled nursing practice advocacy - advocate for patient communication - effective with patients and colleagues** collaboration - key relationships with clients and others leadership - leads within professional setting and profession education - maintains an attitude and practice of continued learning** evidence-based practice and research - utilization of best practices** quality of practice - reviews own practice for meeting quality measures
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communication means
effective with patients and colleagues
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education means
maintains an attitude and practice of continued learning
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evidence-based practice and research means
utilization of best practices
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International Council of Nurses (ICN) advocates for
quality nursing care for all sound health policies advancement of nursing knowledge
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ICN federation has more than
130 national nurses' associations represents 28 million nurses worldwide operated by nurses
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Benner's stages of nursing proficiency
novice advanced beginner competent proficient expert
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novice
student, nurse in new practice field inexperienced, task-oriented, learning the rules
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advanced beginner
new graduate focuses more on situation rather than tasks, works to acquire in-depth experience
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competent
2-3 years experience focuses more on situation rather than tasks, works to acquire in-depth experience
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proficient
more than 2-3 years experience sees the situation as a whole, performs care faster and more efficiently, can assist newer nurses
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expert
diverse skills and knowledge, several years experience recognizes what is needed before conditions worsen, well-developed nursing intuition, determines relevant problems
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autonomy is the initiation of __
independent nursing interventions without medical orders, essential element
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accountability is being professionally and __
legally answerable for the type and quality of nursing care provided
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caregiver
assists patients -regain health through healing process -attain maximum level of functioning -meet needs (physical, emotional/social, spiritual)
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advocate
protects patient's human and legal rights assists the patient to assert those rights when necessary
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educator
formal or informal utilizes methods that are the patient's preferences incorporates family
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communicator is central to __
nurse-patient relationship as well as advocacy allows the nurse to identify the needs of their patients utilized with patients, families, colleagues, and the community
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manager provides for
collaborative patient-centered care - safe, quality, positive patient outcomes coordination of unit or facility staff, policy, and budgetary responsibilities
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specialty care types
obstetrics, pediatrics, critical care, emergency care, peri-operative, psychiatric
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expanded career roles
nurse educator, nurse administrator, nurse researcher, nurse informaticist, nurse entrepreneur
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independent practice nurses - APRNs
clinical nurse specialist (CNS) certified nurse prac (NP, FNP, PNP, WHNP) certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) certified nurse midwife (CNM)
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outcomes for APRNs
patients cared for by APRNs show better patient outcomes increased patient understanding and cooperation with treatments decreased need for hospitalization
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functions of NAP
vital signs, physical care (feeding, hygiene, ambulation), indirect duties (unit secretary duties)
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functions of LVN
vital signs, physical care (feeding, hygiene, ambulation), sterile procedures, medications (all oral and non-oral and IV medications)
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RN specific skills
assessment, care planning, implementation of provider's orders, all IV meds/blood administration, patient education
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code of conduct
set of guidelines that influences an employee's actions in an organization lays out company's principles, standards and moral and ethical expectation
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
future of nursing campaign for action
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Institute of Medicine are health care advocacy groups that support
preparation of a professional workforce in a changing health care system provides health promotion, illness prevention, care for complex needs
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National League for Nursing
1st national organization to provide accreditation for nursing programs in all levels
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purpose of NLN
maintain and improve the standards of nursing education foster the development and improvement (hospital, industrial and public health, organized nursing services)
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what does NSNA do?
works closely with ANA to represent the needs of nursing students
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purpose of NSNA
maintain high standards of education in schools of nursing to assist with career development and preparation for practice
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practice specialty nursing organizations
represent special interests from a practice perspective provide educational opportunities for members ex: AWHONN
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special interest nursing organizations
addresses the special needs of nurses ex: National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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magnet recognition is a
credential award
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magnet recognition measures
strength and quality of nursing
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magnet culture of excellence
visionary leadership, strong representation, encouraging environment, empowering nurses in patient care, superior patient outcomes
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2022 trends in nursing
nursing shortage telehealth and tech self care increased specialization increased education

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