NSG 310 Exam #1 Blueprint Introduction to Professional Nursing

Nursing Pioneers and Professionals

• Florence Nightingale is credited as the pioneer of nursing practice.
• One of Florence Nightingale's strategies was to implement improved sanitation and hygiene practices.

Nursing Roles and Responsibilities

• Lillian Wald is credited with role development in nursing, specifically in the area of community health.
• The primary focus of caring in nursing is on the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• The primary role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician.

Education and Experience

• The primary purpose of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is to prepare students for entry-level nursing practice.
• A nurse typically begins to precept other nurses and act as a charge nurse at the stage of 2-3 years of experience.
• At this stage, they have developed good critical thinking skills and are familiar with a specific patient population.

Nursing Theories and Organizations

• Madeleine Leininger emphasized the importance of delivering culturally competent care.
• According to Jean Watson, the primary function of nursing is to promote health, maintain health, and care for the sick.
• The American Nurses Association (ANA) is responsible for developing and maintaining the scope of practice statement and standards that apply to the practice of all professional nurses.

Scope of Practice

• According to the Arizona Nurse Practice Act, a registered nurse (RN) is within their scope of practice to perform tasks such as admitting, discharging, and referring patients to other healthcare providers.
• The primary responsibility of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in a healthcare setting is to assist with patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.