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What are the requirements of a profession? (Select all that apply)
What does a nurse do?
Educates patients and families, diagnoses problems, provides care, advocates for health.
What does CRNA stand for?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
What is a CNMW?
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What does CNS stand for?
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What is the role of a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
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What does DNP stand for?
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What is a Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS)?
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What does Ph.D stand for?
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What does MS stand for in a nursing context?
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What does PNP mean?
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What does FNP-BC stand for?
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What does CHPN stand for?
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Who is Florence Nightingale?
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Who founded the Red Cross?
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What was the focus of Dorothea Dix?
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Who was the first African American RN?
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What does ANA stand for?
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What is the definition of an actual health problem?
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What does 'To Err is Human' discuss?
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What does QSEN stand for?
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What does WHO stand for?
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What is the nursing domain?
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What is a paradigm?
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What does 'Good Health' mean?
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What does restorative care aim for?
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Study Notes
Requirements of a Profession
- Extended education essential for proficiency.
- Established body of knowledge related to the field.
- Provision of specific services tailored to client needs.
- Autonomy in practice and decision-making.
- Adherence to a formal code of ethics.
Roles of a Nurse
- Educates patients and their families on health matters.
- Diagnoses health problems through assessment of symptoms.
- Provides care within the nursing scope.
- Advocates for clients' health and wellness.
CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
- Specializes in anesthesia administration and monitoring.
- Involved in pre and post-operative care.
- Typically the highest-paid nursing specialty with significant responsibilities.
- Requires a Master’s degree for practice.
CNMW (Certified Nurse Midwife)
- Holds a Master's degree and specializes in women's health.
- Provides care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods.
CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
- Acts as an educator for staff and patients.
- Serves as an expert resource in healthcare settings.
NP (Nurse Practitioner)
- Trained to diagnose health issues and prescribe medications.
DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice)
- A three-year clinically based doctoral program.
- Becoming a requisite for certain advanced practice roles in nursing.
DNS (Doctor of Nursing Science)
- Focuses on research in nursing.
Ph.D. (Doctorate of Philosophy)
- Research-focused degree applicable in various fields, including nursing.
MS (Master of Science)
- A graduate-level degree focusing on scientific disciplines.
PNP (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
- Specializes in healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.
FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified)
- Provides comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families.
MSN (Masters in Nursing)
- Graduate degree emphasizing advanced nursing practice.
CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse)
- Specializes in providing care for terminally ill patients.
Florence Nightingale
- Considered the first nurse; authored "Notes on Nursing."
- Emphasized patient care, infection control, and holistic approaches.
- Created the concept of "sick rooms" to maintain hygiene.
Clara Barton
- Founder of the American Red Cross, notable for pioneering humanitarian efforts in nursing.
Dorothea Dix
- Advocate for the mentally ill, focusing on their care and treatment.
Mary Elizabeth Mahoney
- First African American registered nurse; instrumental in establishing the American Nurses Association (ANA).
ANA (American Nurses Association)
- Defines nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health issues.
Actual Health Problem
- Refers to present health situations requiring immediate attention.
Potential Health Problem
- Indicates a high likelihood of future health issues arising.
"To Err is Human"
- Highlights the impact of medical errors on patient safety and outcomes.
- Discusses the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' role in ensuring healthcare safety.
QSEN (Quality & Safety Education for Nurses)
- Aiming to integrate safety into nursing education and practice.
WHO (World Health Organization)
- Provides global health recommendations and initiatives.
- Defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Nursing Domain
- Encompasses the profession's perspectives on education, research, and practice.
Paradigm
- Personal worldview through which events and experiences are interpreted.
"Good Health"
- Maximum level of wellness; subjective and varies according to the individual’s baseline health and aspirations.
Preventative Care
- Focuses on health promotion and prevention as core elements of quality health.
Secondary Care
- Involves specialists addressing diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases.
Tertiary Care
- Offers comprehensive services from various specialists in a centralized facility, like a trauma center.
Restorative Care
- Aims to help patients recover to their baseline health and enhance their quality of life through independence and self-care.
Home Care
- Provides medical and personal care in the patient’s home, often resulting in quicker recoveries.
Rehabilitation Care
- Focuses on helping patients regain physical, mental, and social capabilities post-illness or surgery.
Nursing Center/Facility
- Offers continuous care services, including nursing, rehabilitation, and supportive therapies for residents.
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