NRS 2012: Introduction to Professional Nursing
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What is the primary goal of nursing as described in the course?

  • To facilitate positive patient outcomes (correct)
  • To oversee healthcare facilities
  • To perform surgical procedures
  • To manage medical treatments

    • Which statement best describes the scope of practice for registered nurses?

  • Registered nurses primarily perform medical diagnoses.
  • Registered nurses operate solely within medical practice.
  • Registered nurses integrate the art and science of caring. (correct)
  • Registered nurses are not part of the inter-professional team.

    • Which of the following assignments is NOT included in the course requirements?

  • Oral presentation
  • APA reference list assignment
  • Scholarly paper
  • Research grant proposal (correct)

    • What is emphasized in the definition of nursing provided by the ANA?

    <p>Advocacy in the care of human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes nursing from medicine according to the content?

    <p>Nurses diagnose and treat human responses, not diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional role is not considered part of the nursing discipline as per the information provided?

    <p>Doctor of Medicine (MD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context is the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice applied?

    <p>For both generalist and advanced practice registered nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the holistic focus of nursing care aim to address?

    <p>Emotional and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary goals of nursing?

    <p>To facilitate positive patient outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does the art of nursing emphasize?

    <p>Caring and respect for human dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standards outline the expected behaviors in the nursing profession?

    <p>Standards of Professional Performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of education is generally considered the entry point for nursing practice?

    <p>Baccalaureate Degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of nursing research?

    <p>To generate knowledge that guides practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the scientific aspect of nursing?

    <p>It has a distinct body of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do nurses use evidence in their practice?

    <p>Both qualitative and quantitative evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a factor that determines a registered nurse's scope of practice?

    <p>Personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Watson's Theory of Caring?

    <p>Nurse-patient engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of nursing theory is characterized by specific interventions for nursing phenomena?

    <p>Practice Level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing theory emphasizes the concept of adaptation?

    <p>Roy's Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does evidence-based nursing practice primarily aim to reduce in decision-making?

    <p>Rituals and habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a Middle-Range nursing theory concerned with managing discomfort?

    <p>Kolcaba's Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Grand Level nursing theories?

    <p>Create a structural framework for nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following theories is focused on the nurse's skill acquisition from novice to expert?

    <p>Benner's Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Prescriptive level of nursing theory?

    <p>It prescribes specific interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Standard 14 of the ANA Standards of Professional Performance focus on?

    <p>Scholarly inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which competency is associated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate?

    <p>Assist with problem identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach utilizes general principles to predict specific outcomes in research?

    <p>Deductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for producing the evidence needed for evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP)?

    <p>Registered nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of inductive reasoning in nursing knowledge development?

    <p>Developing generalizations from specific observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?

    <p>Implement and evaluate evidence-based practice guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a professional role activity in nursing?

    <p>Patient advocacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing?

    <p>Conduct research and advance knowledge in a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knowledge is primarily generated from specific observations to form broader generalizations?

    <p>Inductive knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following approaches is generally associated with quantitative research in nursing?

    <p>Deductive approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common source of credible nursing literature?

    <p>Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should nursing literature be assessed for credibility?

    <p>By checking if it's on the official INANE list of nursing journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of inductive approaches in nursing research?

    <p>They are primarily used when studying human behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of relying solely on deductive methods in nursing practice?

    <p>They omit the complexities of human emotions and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of evidence has historically been favored in healthcare research?

    <p>Deductive quantitative evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect when determining the credibility of an article in CINAHL?

    <p>If it is published in a recognized nursing journal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nursing theory?

    <p>To explain events, define concepts, and predict outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts is NOT included in the meta-paradigm of nursing?

    <p>Caring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the domain of nursing include?

    <p>The subjects, concepts, values, and beliefs relevant to nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of a paradigm in nursing?

    <p>It links the beliefs, theories, and assumptions of the discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does nursing science evolve according to the information provided?

    <p>By testing and confirming or refuting nursing theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of caring in nursing practice?

    <p>It is the central aspect that ensures positive patient outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the nature of nursing theory?

    <p>Nursing theory is dynamic and can evolve based on new research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the definition of 'health' in nursing?

    <p>A state defined by individuals in relation to their values and lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    NRS 2012: Introduction to Professional Nursing

    • This course provides foundational knowledge for professional nursing practice
    • The course teaches students to think like nurses
    • Course assignments include: APA reference list, scholarly paper, oral presentation, mid-term and final exams

    Must Know

    • Nursing is an independent, autonomous, and scientific healthcare discipline
    • Nurses practice nursing, not medicine
    • Nurses are not medical professionals

    Registered Nurses

    • Registered nurses are healthcare professionals
    • They are the largest healthcare profession
    • They are members of the inter-professional team
    • They have specific schools/colleges/education, licensure requirements, scope, and standards of practice.
    • Doctoral-level nurses are faculty who teach nursing courses (BSN through PhD)
    • The goal of nursing is to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

    Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

    • The ANA (2021) Scope and Standards provide a framework for professional nursing practice
    • The standards apply to all registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including NPs, CRNAs, CNMs, and CNSs
    • The scope and standards guide the course

    Definition of Nursing (ANA, 2021)

    • Nursing integrates the art and science of caring to protect, promote, and optimize health and human function
    • It also prevents illness and injury, facilitates healing, alleviates suffering through compassionate presence, diagnoses and treats responses, and advocates for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations

    Professional Nursing

    • The phenomenon of concern is human health
    • The focus is on diagnosing and treating human responses (not disease, etc.)
    • The focus of care is holistic, and care may be directed towards individuals, families, groups, communities, or populations

    Scope of Nursing Practice

    • Nursing practice occurs whenever and wherever there's a need for nursing knowledge, wisdom, caring, leadership, practice, or education
    • Nursing occurs in any environment with a healthcare consumer needing care, information, or advocacy.
    • Nursing is not just in hospitals

    Goal of Nursing

    • Nursing facilitates positive patient outcomes, adhering to the social contract with an obligation to society
    • The depth and breadth of a registered nurse's practice depends on education, experience, role, and population served.

    The ANA Standards

    • The ANA Standards outline the standard of nursing care expected from all Registered Nurses with all patients.
    • Standards of Practice (Standards 1-6) describe competent nursing care through the Nursing Process.
    • Standards of Professional Performance (Standards 7-17) describe competent behavior in a professional role.

    The Art and Science of Nursing

    • Nursing is a learned profession built on a core body of knowledge.
    • The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity
    • Nurses must be competent, professionally mature, interpersonally sensitive, and have a moral foundation to support caring actions, in a conducive environment.

    The Science of Nursing

    • Nursing science is consistent with other scientific disciplines.
    • It includes a distinct body of knowledge and distinct schools/colleges
    • Baccalaureate is entry level, doctoral is terminal
    • Nursing practice is empirically/scientifically based
    • Nursing research generates knowledge needed to guide practice and evaluate its impact.

    Qualitative and Quantitative

    • Nurses use both qualitative (subjective) and quantitative (objective) evidence to guide nursing practice
    • Research uses deductive and/or inductive methods
    • Evidence/rationale for actions are consistent with nursing philosophy (holistic, patient-centered, and outcome focused)

    Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

    • The four APRN roles are: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Nurse Midwife (CNM), and Nurse Practitioner (NP).
    • Currently, some advanced practice roles require a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

    Non-APRN Master's Prepared Nurses

    • Other registered nurses have MSN's or DNP's but their graduate education is not in a recognized APRN role
    • Nursing Education and Forensic Nursing are examples of non-APRN specializations.

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    This quiz assesses your understanding of the foundational concepts of professional nursing. It covers the key aspects of nursing practice, including the roles of registered nurses and the scope and standards as defined by the ANA. Prepare to demonstrate your knowledge of nursing as an autonomous discipline and its importance in healthcare.

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