NSC 211 Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice

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What was the title of the book authored by Mary Adelaide Nutting in 1894?

Nursing: Its Principles and Practice for Hospitals and Private Use (correct)

Educational Standards for Nurses

Advances in Hospital Care

Nursing Ethics

What was the significance of the year 1907 in Mary Adelaide Nutting's career?

She authored the book Nursing Ethics

She started a specialty nursing organization

She became the first professor of nursing at Columbia University Teachers College (correct)

She graduated from Johns Hopkins Training School

What was the outcome of the Rockefeller Foundation's funding of a survey of nursing education in 1923?

The creation of the Goldmark Report, which recommended increased financial support for University Schools of Nursing (correct)

The formation of specialty nursing organizations

The establishment of the first School of Nursing at Columbia University

The development of clinical specialty programs in nursing education

What was the result of the financial support received by University Schools of Nursing?

The expansion of University Schools of Nursing, increasing opportunities for nurses to have university education Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the development of nursing education?

An expansion of nursing practice, with more clinical specialty programs and specialty nursing organizations Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first graduating class of Johns Hopkins Training School that Mary Adelaide Nutting was a member of?

The first graduating class Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of NSC 211 – Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice I?

To introduce students to the ability to assess the nurse's patient skills regardless of the practice setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the credit unit value of NSC 211 – Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice I?

4 credit units Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driver of the need for reform in health care delivery?

Changes in response to social, political, and economic factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of completing NSC 211 – Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice I?

Development of necessary elementary skills amidst health care reforms Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the laboratory and clinical practice component of NSC 211 – Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice I?

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of the BNSc degree programme that NSC 211 – Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice I is part of?

Second-year first-semester Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Imogene M. King's concept of nursing?

Communication between nurse and client Signup and view all the answers

According to Florence Nightingale, what is the primary goal of nursing?

To discover and use nature's law governing health Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of Imogene M. King's concept of nursing?

Nursing is a collaborative effort between nurse and client Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among the concepts of nursing of different nurse leaders?

Linking ideas and concepts Signup and view all the answers

What does Florence Nightingale believe is required for nursing education?

Organised scientific and formal education Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of nursing according to Florence Nightingale?

To put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Hildegarde Peplau's effort in the development of nursing as a professional discipline?

Establishing a knowledge base to guide clinical practice Signup and view all the answers

According to Hildegarde Peplau, what is the primary purpose of nursing?

To apply scientific principles in facilitating human health Signup and view all the answers

How does Hildegarde Peplau distinguish nursing from medicine?

Physicians focus on within-person phenomena, while nurses focus on interpersonal processes Signup and view all the answers

What does Hildegarde Peplau's definition of nursing as a 'nurturing force and educative instrument' imply?

Nursing is a facilitative and educational discipline Signup and view all the answers

How did Hildegarde Peplau's conceptualization of nursing evolve over time?

From an applied science to a social and scientific force Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of nursing practice, according to Hildegarde Peplau?

To meet patients' needs and facilitate recovery Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of a profession imply about an occupation?

It is a distinct occupation that is recognized and respected by society Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) in the NSC219 course?

To serve as the summative evaluation for the unit Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of a professional discipline?

It is a distinct occupation that is recognized and respected by society Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the discussion on nursing in the NSC219 course?

The development of nursing as a profession in Nigeria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the unit objectives in the NSC219 course?

To indicate what students should accomplish at the end of the unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the occupations mentioned in the text, such as accountancy and teaching?

They are distinct occupations that are recognized and respected by society Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Concept of Nursing

The concept of nursing held by Imogene M. King emphasizes communication and collaboration between the nurse and client, with a focus on sharing information, recognizing each other, and agreeing on set goals.
King's concept demands collaborative interaction aimed at attaining planned set of goals.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale, the founder of professional nursing, defined nursing as a profession for women, with the goal of discovering and using nature's law governing health in the service of humanity.
She stated that nursing is an art and a science, requiring an organized scientific and formal education to care for those suffering from disease.
Nightingale believed that nursing should focus on putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon them.

Hildegarde Peplau

Hildegarde Peplau was a nurse leader who dedicated her efforts to developing nursing as a recognized professional discipline.
Peplau differentiated nursing from medicine by stating that physicians address internal phenomena, while nurses focus on the external factors that make health possible for individuals.
She defined nursing as a "significant therapeutic interpersonal process" that functions cooperatively with other human processes to make health possible for individuals.
Peplau's definition of nursing as a "nurturing force and educative instrument" represents her view of the facilitative nature of the discipline.

Professional Nursing Practice

The course NSC 219: Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice I is a four-credit unit course for students pursuing a BNSc degree.
The course aims to introduce students to the ability to assess the nurse's patient skills regardless of the practice setting.
The course consists of 4 Credit units (60 hours of instruction online; 48 hours of laboratory & Clinical Practice).

Nursing as a Profession

The definition of a profession will be discussed, including the characteristics of a professional discipline.
Nursing's progress towards the ideal professional status will be examined, including the efforts made by nursing in Nigeria towards professionalism.
The unit objectives include defining a profession, enumerating the characteristics of a professional discipline, discussing how nursing is progressing towards the ideal professional status, and identifying the efforts being made towards realisation of professional nursing status in Nigeria.

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