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Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with a profession according to the characteristics listed?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with a profession according to the characteristics listed?
What is the primary unique function of nurses as defined by V. Henderson?
What is the primary unique function of nurses as defined by V. Henderson?
What is essential for maintaining critical thinking in expert clinical practice?
What is essential for maintaining critical thinking in expert clinical practice?
Which of the following degrees typically requires the longest duration to complete?
Which of the following degrees typically requires the longest duration to complete?
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Which of the following is included in the ANA Standards of Professional Performance?
Which of the following is included in the ANA Standards of Professional Performance?
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Which aspect is NOT a foundation of nursing?
Which aspect is NOT a foundation of nursing?
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What role does a nurse's advocacy include?
What role does a nurse's advocacy include?
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Which option best describes the term 'Scope & Standards of Practice' in nursing?
Which option best describes the term 'Scope & Standards of Practice' in nursing?
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What is the primary responsibility associated with increased autonomy in nursing?
What is the primary responsibility associated with increased autonomy in nursing?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing process?
Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing process?
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In what way does professional accountability manifest in nursing practice?
In what way does professional accountability manifest in nursing practice?
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What role does effective communication play in nursing?
What role does effective communication play in nursing?
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Which role involves providing clients with information to assist in decision-making?
Which role involves providing clients with information to assist in decision-making?
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What is a concern regarding the nursing profession mentioned in the content?
What is a concern regarding the nursing profession mentioned in the content?
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Which advanced nursing role focuses on education and training for future nurses?
Which advanced nursing role focuses on education and training for future nurses?
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How is accountability established in the nursing profession?
How is accountability established in the nursing profession?
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What is the primary aim of managed care in nursing?
What is the primary aim of managed care in nursing?
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Which of the following best explains the goal of evidence-based practice in nursing?
Which of the following best explains the goal of evidence-based practice in nursing?
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What aspect of nursing practice is emphasized with the term 'Client Advocate'?
What aspect of nursing practice is emphasized with the term 'Client Advocate'?
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How has globalization affected health care practices for nurses?
How has globalization affected health care practices for nurses?
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In the context of patient satisfaction, which approach is recommended in nursing?
In the context of patient satisfaction, which approach is recommended in nursing?
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What is a significant factor contributing to the increase in skilled nursing facilities?
What is a significant factor contributing to the increase in skilled nursing facilities?
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What is meant by 'autonomy' in professional nursing?
What is meant by 'autonomy' in professional nursing?
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Which role involves providing emotional and psychological support to patients in nursing?
Which role involves providing emotional and psychological support to patients in nursing?
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Study Notes
Definition of Nursing
- Nurses assist individuals in maintaining or recovering health, or facilitating a peaceful death, by enabling activities they would perform independently if they had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge.
- Nursing aims to help individuals regain independence in performing health-related activities.
ANA Definition of Nursing
- Nursing encompasses protecting, promoting, and optimizing health, preventing illness and injury, alleviating suffering through diagnosis and treatment, and advocating for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
Characteristics of a Profession
- Requires extensive education for its members.
- Possesses a theoretical body of knowledge that translates into skills, abilities, and professional norms.
- Based on scientific foundation.
- Delivers a specific service.
- Maintains autonomy in decision-making and practice.
- Adheres to a code of ethics.
Foundation of Nursing
- Built upon nursing theories, scientific knowledge, alignment with fundamental societal values, professional autonomy, commitment to the profession, a sense of community, and a code of ethics.
Characteristics of Expert Clinical Practice
- Application of knowledge and clinical expertise.
- Ability to interpret clinical situations and make complex decisions.
- Critical thinking is crucial and ongoing.
- Lifelong learning is essential due to continuous changes in nursing knowledge.
- Experts practice evidence-based care.
Scope & Standards of Practice
- Standards of practice define the essential actions nurses perform.
- Standards of Professional Performance encompass behaviors and professional qualities expected of a nurse.
- A Code of Ethics outlines ethical guidelines for nursing practice.
Professional Nursing Practice
- Guided by Nurse Practice Acts, which define legal scope of practice for nurses.
- Regulated by licensure and certification processes.
- Combines both science and art of nursing care.
Education
- Associates Degree: 3-4 years of study.
- Baccalaureate Degree: 5-6 years of study.
- Masters Degree: 1-2 years of study, specializing in Nursing Education, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or Nursing Administration.
- PhD/ DNS/ EdD: 4-8 years of study.
ANA Standards of Professional Performance
- Include:
- Quality of practice
- Professional Practice Evaluation
- Education
- Collegiality
- Ethics
- Collaboration
- Research
- Resource Utilization
- Leadership
Nursing Today
- Roles include:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Current Trends & Issues in Healthcare
- Excess number of nurses in some areas.
- Focus on the quality of nursing education.
- Emphasis on Patient Satisfaction.
- Prevalence of Managed Care models.
- Importance of Transcultural Nursing.
- National Patient Safety Initiatives.
- Growing need for Evidence-Based Practice.
- Impact of the Information Age.
- Globalization of Health.
- Aging Population.
Patient Satisfaction
- Measured through surveys like Press Ganey.
- Focus on providing excellent customer service.
- Adherence to the Patient Bill of Rights.
- Treating patients with respect and care.
- Recognition that healthcare is also a business.
Managed Care
- Aims to reduce length of stay (LOS) in hospitals.
- Employs capitation payment systems.
- Leads to earlier patient discharges.
- Results in increased patient acuity.
- Involves healthcare plans and the work of case managers.
Evidence-Based Practice
- Focuses on achieving cost-effective, high-quality patient care based on scientific evidence.
- Requires nurses to understand the research process.
- Emphasizes basing nursing care on scientific findings rather than opinions or past practices.
- Utilizes clinical journals, practice guidelines, and nursing research.
Globalization of Health
- Healthcare has become a global concern.
- Increasing mobility of people contributes to disease spread.
- Nurses need a comprehensive understanding of global health issues.
Practice Settings for Nurses
- Hospital-Based Nursing:
- Acute care is the most common practice setting.
- Variety of staffing patterns exist.
- Shifting skill mix in nursing workforce.
- Increase in skilled nursing facilities due to an aging population and rising chronic disease prevalence.
- Community-Based Practice Settings:
- Focus on health promotion, maintenance, and education.
- Includes:
- Community Health Centers/Clinics
- School Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Home Health
- Physicians Offices
- Managed Care Organizations
- Forensic Nursing
Nursing Roles
- Includes:
- Caregiver
- Clinical Decision Maker
- Client Advocate
- Rehabilitator
- Comforter
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Teacher
Professional Roles & Responsibilities
- Key roles:
- Autonomy & Accountability
- Caregiver
- Client Advocate
- Educator
- Manager/Clinical Decision Maker
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Career Development
Autonomy & Accountability
- Autonomy is essential for professional nursing.
- Nurses exercise independent judgment and self-governance in decision-making and practice.
- Increased autonomy comes with increased responsibility.
- Accountability means nurses are professionally and legally responsible for the type and quality of care they provide.
- Accountability is regulated through Standards of Practice and Nurse Practice Acts.
Clinical Decision Maker
- Nurses utilize critical thinking skills and the nursing process.
- Nursing process:
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Professional Accountability
- Nurses assume responsibility for their practice.
- Obligation to report or account for their actions.
- Accountability is owed to the profession, the public, and themselves.
Client Advocate
- Nurses protect the client's human and legal rights.
- Provide information to assist clients in decision-making.
- Uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.
Comforter Role
- Nurses care for the client as a whole person, not just a body part.
- This traditional nursing role involves demonstrating care and concern.
Communicator Role
- Communication is central to all nursing roles.
- Nurses communicate with clients, families, healthcare team members, resource people, and the community.
- Effective communication is crucial for delivering quality care.
Teacher/Educator Role
- Nurses explain health concepts and facts, demonstrate procedures, reinforce learning, assess understanding, and evaluate progress.
- They engage in both unplanned (informal) and planned (formal) education.
Nursing Career Roles
- Includes:
- Clinician
- Nurse Educator
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Nurse Administrator
- Nurse Researcher
- Military Nurse
- Forensic Nursing
Issues in Healthcare Delivery
- Rising healthcare costs.
- Importance of evidence-based practice.
- Need for nursing and biomedical research.
- Excess number of nurses in some regions.
Advanced Nursing Roles
- Includes:
- Nurse administrator/manager
- Nurse educator
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse anesthetist
- Nurse midwife
- Nurse researcher
Professional Workforce in the 21st Century
- Focus on the nursing workforce and its future.
Future Trends in Nursing
- Expansion of nursing opportunities.
- Improving public perception of nursing.
- Nursing's influence on politics and health policy.
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This quiz covers the definitions, goals, and characteristics of the nursing profession. It examines the foundation of nursing, including its theoretical framework and the ethical considerations integral to practice. Test your knowledge on how nursing helps individuals regain independence and optimize health.
