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What is characterized by a well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge in nursing?

  • Physical therapy
  • Nursing (correct)
  • Occupational therapy
  • Pharmacy

Which standard involves developing a plan that prescribes strategies to achieve expected outcomes?

  • Planning (correct)
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation
  • Assessment

What distinguishes nursing as a professional discipline?

  • It focuses solely on clinical skills.
  • It operates without a code of ethics.
  • It is governed by a medical doctor.
  • It has a strong service orientation. (correct)

Which standard addresses the ethical practice of a registered nurse?

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Who was one of the founders of the Oncology Nursing Association?

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What is the process of the nurse collecting pertinent data and information called?

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What principle does culturally congruent practice revolve around?

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What is essential for improved health outcomes in nursing delivery systems?

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What significant change occurred in nursing education during the first half of the 20th century?

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Who was the first to highlight the need for formal nursing education in Turkey?

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When was the first baccalaureate nursing program established in Turkey?

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What was the primary contribution of Esma Deniz to nursing in Turkey?

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In what year was the Turkish Nurses Association (TNA) established?

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What major milestone in nursing education occurred in 1972 in Turkey?

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What role did Perihan Velioğlu play in the development of nursing education in Turkey?

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Which organization did the Turkish Nurses Association join in 1949?

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What is the primary focus of nursing as a healthcare profession?

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Which of the following statements about the nursing profession is true?

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Which standard focuses on improving the quality of nursing practice?

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What is the primary focus of Standard 11 in nursing practice?

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Which historical period saw women primarily performing nursing roles in the home?

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Which program is NOT an entry-level nursing program in the United States?

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What characterized the nursing profession during the Middle Ages in Byzantine cities?

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What is a requirement for registered nurse candidates to become RNs?

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What significant change occurred during the Renaissance that affected nursing?

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What role did wet nurses have in 2000 BC Babylonia and Assyria?

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What role does the registered nurse play in evidence-based practice and research?

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Which group primarily staffed hospitals during the Middle Ages?

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Which statement best describes the training of an LPN or LVN?

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How did the perception of nursing roles for women change during different historical periods?

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Environmental health in nursing practice primarily focuses on what aspect?

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What is the major goal of professional practice evaluation for registered nurses?

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What is the typical duration of a baccalaureate degree program in nursing?

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What is typically required for an advanced practice registered nurse?

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Which of the following is NOT a focus area of nursing education?

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What type of nursing degree prepares graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing?

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Which responsibility emphasizes the initiation of independent nursing interventions?

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Why is there an increasing need for nurses with doctoral degrees?

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What is primarily emphasized in end-of-life care provided by nurses?

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Which role indicates that a nurse is responsible for the type and quality of care provided?

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What is the primary role of a caregiver?

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Which activity is associated with the role of a patient advocate?

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How do nurses fulfill their role as educators?

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Why is communication critical in nursing roles?

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What is a primary responsibility of nurse managers?

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What aspect does career development for nurses emphasize?

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What is a significant factor in achieving positive patient outcomes?

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Which of the following is NOT a role of a nurse?

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Flashcards

Nursing definition

Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities to maintain or improve their health and quality of life.

Nursing career paths

Nursing careers are diverse and include clinical practice, education, research, management, administration, and innovation.

Early nursing (ancient times)

Nursing care in early societies included the work of mother-nurses, and wet nurses, particularly in Babylonia and Assyria.

Nursing in Greece

Ancient Greek care was provided by priestesses in temples; home-based care was common for women.

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Nursing in the Roman Empire

Early hospitals in the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) were staffed by unpaid volunteers and male assistants; rural care involved women.

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Nursing in the Middle Ages

Caregivers in large Byzantine cities were often men. However, in rural areas and the West, nursing was primarily a women's role.

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Nursing during the Renaissance

Interest in arts and sciences increased, but there were no formal nursing schools.

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Evolution of nursing

Nursing's development has transformed from early societal roles (4000 BC to AD1550) to a structured professional healthcare discipline.

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First nursing education program in Turkey

A six-month nursing education program began in 1911.

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Nursing education shift in Turkey

Nursing education moved from hospitals to universities.

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Turkish Nurses Association (TNA)

Established in 1933, promoting professional nursing in Turkey.

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First Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Turkey)

The Ege University School of Nursing established the first Bachelor's degree program in 1955.

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Esma Deniz's contribution to nursing

First nurse to graduate and post-graduate from a Turkish university; founder of nursing schools and the Turkish Nurses Association (THD).

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Perihan Velioğlu's impact on nursing

Director of the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing (1961); innovator in surgery procedures and nursing.

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First master's degree (nursing)

1968 Hacettepe University School of Nursing

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First doctorate program (nursing)

1972 Hacettepe University School of Nursing.

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Nursing: A profession

Nursing involves a unique body of knowledge, strong service orientation, recognized authority, a code of ethics, ongoing research, and autonomy. It's not just a collection of skills or tasks.

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Why is Nursing important?

Nursing is a vital part of any healthcare system because it helps improve health outcomes. Nurses provide quality, patient-centered care that's safe, conscientious, and knowledgeable.

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Nursing Standard 1

The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information related to the patient's health or the situation.

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Nursing Standard 2

The registered nurse analyzes assessment data to identify actual or potential problems, diagnoses, and issues.

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Nursing Standard 3

The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan, individualized to the patient or situation.

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Nursing Standard 4

The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies to achieve expected, measurable outcomes.

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Nursing Standard 5

The registered nurse implements the identified plan.

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Nursing Standard 6

The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attaining goals and outcomes.

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Caregiver Role?

A caregiver helps patients recover, manage health problems, and gain independence through the healing process.

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Patient Advocate

A patient advocate protects a patient's rights, ensures healthcare access, and assists with treatment decisions.

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Educator Nurse

Nurses explain health information, demonstrate procedures, and assess learning progress.

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Communication in Nursing

Nurses communicate with patients, families, other healthcare professionals, and the community.

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Nurse Manager Role

Nurse managers create a supportive environment for collaborative care, ensuring safe and quality patient outcomes.

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Career Development in Nursing

Nursing encourages lifelong learning and career growth, offering diverse opportunities.

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What are 'Standards of Practice'?

These standards define the expected level of competence for nurses, ensuring quality care for all.

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Role of Nursing?

Nurses provide holistic care, encompassing physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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LPN/LVN

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is trained in fundamental nursing skills and provides patient care under the supervision of an RN, physician, or dentist.

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RN program types

There are two types of RN programs: Associate Degree (2-year) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-year). Both programs prepare graduates to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

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NCLEX-RN

The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is a standardized test that RN candidates must pass to become licensed to practice in a specific state.

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Collaboration in Nursing

Nurses team up effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to provide care.

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Leadership in Nursing

Nurses take initiative and guide others in the practice setting and within the profession.

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Evidence-Based Practice

Nurses integrate research findings and best practices into their care, making decisions based on solid evidence.

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Quality Improvement

Nurses are dedicated to constantly enhancing the quality of care they provide, striving for excellence.

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Professional Practice Evaluation

Nurses evaluate their own performance and that of their peers, seeking continuous improvement.

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Nursing Education

Baccalaureate nursing programs typically require 4 years of study in a college or university. They focus on basic sciences, theoretical and clinical courses, and social sciences, arts, and humanities. In Turkey, the program lasts at least 4 years and includes 4600 hours of theoretical and practical training.

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Master's in Nursing

A master's degree in nursing (MSN) is a graduate degree pursued after a bachelor's in nursing. It prepares nurses for roles like nurse educator, nurse administrator, and advanced practice registered nurse (not in Turkey).

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Doctoral Nursing Programs

These programs prepare graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing, basic research, and theory. Nurses with doctoral degrees, such as a PhD in nursing, are in increasing demand due to expanding clinical roles, faculty needs, and new nursing specialties like informatics.

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What are core responsibilities of nurses?

Nurses provide care and comfort to patients in all healthcare settings. They focus on promoting health, preventing illness, managing disease and symptoms, supporting families, and providing end-of-life care.

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Autonomy in Nursing

Autonomy refers to a nurse's ability to make independent nursing decisions without direct medical orders. For example, a nurse might initiate deep breathing exercises for a patient after surgery.

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Accountability in Nursing

Accountability means that nurses are responsible, both professionally and legally, for the quality of care they provide.

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Doctoral Nursing Degree Impact

Doctoral degrees in nursing are becoming crucial for roles like research, faculty positions, and administration. This is driven by expanding clinical practice, a need for qualified nursing faculty, and the emergence of new specialties.

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Nursing Focus

Nurses prioritize patient needs, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention, symptom management, family support, and end-of-life care.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Nursing

  • Nursing is defined as both an art and a science
  • It's a healthcare profession focused on individuals, families, and communities
  • It aims to support them reaching optimal health and quality of life
  • Nurses work closely with other healthcare professionals (doctors, pharmacists, therapists)

Nurses' Career Paths

  • Nursing careers offer a wide range of opportunities
  • These include clinical practice, education, research, management, administration, and innovation

Historical Highlights of Nursing

  • 4000 BCE: Primitive societies, early forms of healthcare
  • 2000 BCE: Babylonia and Assyria, the use of wet nurses
  • 800-600 BCE: Health religions of India became prominent
  • 700 BCE: Greece, development of modern medical science
  • 460 BCE: Birth of Hippocrates, early medicine
  • 3 BCE: Ireland, early pre-Christian nursing practices
  • AD 390: Fabiola founds the first hospital
  • 390-407: Early Christianity, development of deaconesses
  • 711: Field hospitals with nursing, Spain
  • 1100: Ambulatory clinics, Spain (Moslem influence)
  • 1440: First Chairs of Medicine, established in Oxford and Cambridge
  • 1522: Military nursing orders and practices emerged
  • 1600-1752: Deterioration of hospitals and nursing practices, rise of the Daughters of Charity
  • 1633: Founding of the Daughters of Charity
  • 1820: Florence Nightingale born
  • 1826: Kaiserwerth deaconesses reestablished
  • 1837: First American college for women founded, Mount Holyoke
  • 1841: Founded: Nursing Sisters of the Holy Cross
  • 1848: Women's Rights Convention, Seneca Falls, NY
  • 1854-1856: Crimean War
  • 1859: Nightingale's Notes on Nursing published in England
  • 1860: First Nightingale School of Nursing, St. Thomas' Hospital, London
  • 1861-1865: Civil War, United States

Evolution of Nursing

  • Early Civilizations: Nursing practices existed as far back as 4000 BCE with early forms of healthcare
  • Ancient Greece: Development of temples and priestesses who cared for those housed in the temples. Nursing done by women primarily in the homes
  • Roman Empire: First established Hospitals in the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) with caregivers having no formal training
  • Middle Ages: Hospitals in large Byzantine cities primarily staffed with male assistants and male nurses
  • Renaissance: Interest in the arts and sciences emerged. The traditional role of nurturer/caregiver in the home for women continued
  • Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution: Medical schools established, nursing was considered unseemly for women although some hospitals relied on women for tasks such as basic care, making beds, and scrubbing floors.

Florence Nightingale

  • Founder of modern nursing
  • Strong interest in relieving suffering and caring for the sick
  • First nursing school (Nightingale Training School)
  • Introduced principles in nursing practice and environmental modifications. This led to a reduction in hospital morbidity and mortality
  • Given the task to organize and improve sanitation facilities during the Crimean War
  • The mortality rate at the Barracks Hospital in Scutari, Turkey, was reduced from 42.7% to 2.2% in 6 months
  • Her work established the first nursing philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration

Twentieth Century

  • Concepts of third-party payments and prepaid health insurance institutionalized
  • Public Health Nursing gained importance
  • Nursing became more specialized and autonomous
  • Nursing protocols and education methods were established
  • Nursing education shifted from hospitals to university settings

History of Nursing in Turkey

  • Besim Ömer Akalın Pasha emphasized needing special training
  • Establishment of the first formal 6-month nursing education program in 1911
  • American Bristol Health School established 1920s for nursing education programs
  • In 1925, Kızılay Nursing School was established
  • Additional nursing schools opened in the 1940s and 1950s (not baccalaureate/post-baccalaureate)
  • First bachelor's degree program (Ege University School of Nursing) was established in 1955.
  • Florence Nightingale School of Nursing opened in 1961
  • First master's degree program in nursing established in 1968, followed by a doctorate program in 1972
  • Turkish Nurses Association enhanced professional nursing in Turkey in 1933, became member of International Council of Nurses in 1949

Leading Nurses in Turkey

  • Profiles of key nurses in Turkish history

Nursing Education

  • Types of entry level programs for nurses
  • RN (registered nurse)
  • LPN (licensed practical nurse, LVN)
  • Associate degree, 2-year program, offered in community colleges, universities
  • Bachelor's degree, 4-year program, focused on clinical, theoretical, and basic sciences, and social sciences (Similar to Turkish Nursing License curriculum)
  • Post-graduate education options including master's or doctoral degrees available in several fields

Nursing Professional Responsibilities and Roles

  • Nurses provide comfort and care to patients, focusing on patient's needs, disease and symptom management, family support, and end-of-life care
  • Essential elements of professional nursing
  • Autonomy: Independent nursing interventions
  • Accountability: Professional responsibility for delivering care
  • Caregiver: Supporting patients in healing
  • Advocate: Protecting patient's human rights

Nursing Roles

  • Educator: Explaining health concepts, demonstrating procedures, reinforcing learning.
  • Communication: Communication with patients, families, other nurses, health care professionals, and community
  • Manager: Collaborating for patient-centered care.
  • Career development, including lifelong learning and evolving career roles:

Standards of Practice

  • Authoritative statements, demonstrating a competent level of nursing care
  • Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

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Test your knowledge of nursing as both an art and a science, its historical evolution, and the diverse career paths available within the profession. This quiz covers key milestones in nursing history and the roles of nurses in healthcare today.

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