14 Questions
What is essential to act professionally as a nurse?
Demonstrating critical thinking skills
What does the American Nurses Association (ANA) provide?
Standards of Professional Nursing Practice
What is the primary focus of 'patient-centered care'?
Administering quality care to patients
According to Benner's framework, what characterizes an 'Expert' nurse?
Demonstrating an intuitive grasp of clinical problems
What is the correct sequence of the 'Nursing Process'?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation
What is essential for delivering quality patient care?
Current knowledge and practice standards
Which of the following is NOT one of the (ANA) Standards of Practice?
Psychological Support
Which of the following is a role of a nurse according to the (ANA) Standards of Professional Performance?
Manager
Who is credited with establishing the first nursing philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration?
Florence Nightingale
Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practice in the twentieth century?
Movement toward scientific, research-based practice
What is a contemporary influence on nursing practice?
Importance of nurses' self-care
Which of the following is a trend in nursing?
Increased emphasis on quality and safety education
What is a key aspect of nursing in the twenty-first century?
Nurses revising practice and school curricula to meet societal needs
Who is considered the first practicing epidemiologist?
Florence Nightingale
Study Notes
Professional Nursing Practice
- To act professionally, nurses must use critical thinking skills, administer quality patient-centered care, and be responsible and accountable.
- Professional nursing practice involves understanding the scope of practice and its influence on patients, their families, and communities.
Science and Art of Nursing Practice
- Nursing requires current knowledge, practice standards, an insightful and compassionate approach, critical thinking, and clinical judgment.
Benner's Novice to Expert Model
- Novice nurse: beginner with no nursing experience
- Advanced Beginner: some level of experience, possibly only observational
- Competent: 2-3 years of experience in the same clinical position
- Proficient: more than 2-3 years of experience
- Expert: diverse experience with an intuitive grasp of clinical problems
American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Developed Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
- Standards of Professional Nursing Practice
- Standards of Professional Performance
- Code of Ethics
Nursing Process
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Outcomes Identification
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
ANA Standards of Professional Performance
- Ethics
- Advocacy
- Respectful and equitable practice
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Education
- Scholarly Inquiry
- Quality of practice
- Professional practice evaluation
- Resource Stewardship
- Environmental Evaluation
Professional Responsibilities and Roles
- Autonomy and accountability
- Caregiver
- Advocate
- Educator
- Communicator
- Manager
Career Development
- Clinician
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Nurse practitioner
- Certified nurse-midwife
- Certified registered nurse anesthetist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Administrator
- Nurse Researcher
Historical Influences
- Nurses respond to patients' needs and participate in determining best practices
- Knowledge of nursing history helps understand the social and intellectual origins of the discipline
Florence Nightingale
- Established the first nursing philosophy (Nursing Theory) based on health maintenance and restoration
- Organized the first program for training nurses
- Practiced as the first epidemiologist
- Improved sanitation in battlefield hospitals
- Practices remain a basic part of nursing today
Historical Figures
- Clara Barton
- Dorthea Lynde Dix
- Mary Ann Ball (Mother Bickerdyke)
- Harriet Tubman
- Mary Mahoney
- Isabel Hampton Robb
- Lillian Wald
- Mary Brewster
Twentieth Century Developments
- Movement towards scientific, research-based practice and defined body of knowledge
- Nurses assumed expanded roles
- 1906: Mary Adelaide Nutting moved nursing education into universities
- 1920s: Nursing specialization began
- 1990: ANA established the Center for Ethics and Human Rights
- 1994: University of Washington Medical Center became the first Magnet-designated organization
Twenty-First Century Developments
- Nurses are revising practice and school curricula to meet the changing needs of society
- Aging population
- Cultural diversity
- Bioterrorism
- Emerging infections
- Disaster management
Contemporary Influences
- Importance of nurses' self-care
- Health care reform and costs
- Demographic changes
- Medically underserved populations
Trends in Nursing
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
- Impact of emerging technologies
- Genomics
- Public perception of nursing
- Impact of nursing on healthcare
This quiz covers the aspects of nursing as a profession, including critical thinking, patient-centered care, and accountability. It also explores the scope of professional nursing practice and its impact on patients, families, and communities.
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