week 1 and 2? Flashcards
(20 cards)
How does history shape professional identity in nursing?
It helps nurses understand the evolution of their role and status.
How does nursing history support critical thinking?
It enables reflection on past practices to improve future care.
Why is awareness of nursing history important?
Counters stereotypes and misinformation about nurses.
What was Nightingale’s view on healing, suffering, healing environment, hygiene and statistics?
Institutions should support the reparative process. Relieved pain and supported dying patients. Clean, calm, and art-filled spaces. Emphasised fresh air, clean hands, and waste isolation. Evaluated care quality with data.
How can nightingales principles be seen in modern day nursing?
Person-centred care that respects patient needs. Palliative and end-of-life care. Complementary therapies like music and aromatherapy. Infection control, PPE, and hand hygiene. Evidence-based practice and clinical audits.
Who helped reform Sydney Infirmary in 1868?
Lucy Osburn, a Nightingale trainee.
What was nursing like in the 1800s in Australia?
Unregulated, often done by convicts.
What shift occurred from 1985–1996 in nursing education?
Transition from hospital-based to university education.
Modern Australian nursing roles include?
Nurse Practitioners and extended practice roles.
What does “holistic” nursing care include?
Physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual care.
Why is evidence-based practice important in nursing?
Ensures care is informed by the best research.
How is modern nursing regulated?
Guided by codes of ethics and registered with AHPRA.
ICN’s definition of nursing includes…?
Care across lifespan; health promotion, education, advocacy.
WHO’s nursing definition emphasises…?
Helping people achieve health potential using science and compassion.
What is the paradox of skilled nursing?
Skilled care appears “invisible” because it is seamless and intuitive.
How does media affect public perception of nursing?
It underestimates the complexity of the role.
When should hand hygiene be performed?
5 moments – before/after patient contact, procedures, fluid exposure, and surroundings.
What PPE is included in standard precautions?
Gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection.
Correct order to put on PPE?
HH → gown → mask → eye protection → gloves.
Correct order to remove PPE?
Gloves → gown → HH → eye protection → mask → HH.
