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Which of these terms are Nursing Care Delivery Models? (Select all that apply)
Which of these terms are Nursing Care Delivery Models? (Select all that apply)
What is Total Patient Care?
What is Total Patient Care?
A delivery care model where the registered nurse (RN) is responsible for all aspects of one or more client's care.
Total Patient Care is focused on shift-based nursing.
Total Patient Care is focused on shift-based nursing.
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What is a primary characteristic of Functional Nursing?
What is a primary characteristic of Functional Nursing?
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What is the main disadvantage of Functional Nursing?
What is the main disadvantage of Functional Nursing?
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What does the Team Nursing model involve?
What does the Team Nursing model involve?
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What is the goal of Primary Nursing?
What is the goal of Primary Nursing?
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What does Case Management entail?
What does Case Management entail?
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Which of the following are recipients of nursing care? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are recipients of nursing care? (Select all that apply)
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Define Independent Nursing Practice.
Define Independent Nursing Practice.
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What is the role of a Nurse Researcher?
What is the role of a Nurse Researcher?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Nurse Educators work only in clinical practice settings.
Nurse Educators work only in clinical practice settings.
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Study Notes
Nursing Care Delivery Models
- Total Patient Care: Nurses manage all facets of care for clients, including hygiene, medication, emotional support, and therapies. This model, although comprehensive, faces challenges such as staffing ratios and evolving patient needs.
- Functional Nursing: Tasks are divided among nurses, resulting in specialization but potentially neglecting holistic care and clear communication, as no single nurse oversees total client care.
- Team Nursing: An RN leads a diverse team of nursing staff who provide simultaneous care for multiple clients, enhancing collaboration and professional growth, while ensuring that tasks are delegated based on skill and experience.
- Primary Nursing: RNs are assigned a specific caseload to direct patient care consistently throughout a patient’s stay, fostering strong nurse-patient relationships and continuity, despite challenges from flexible work arrangements.
- Case Management: Involves coordinating patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring a well-organized approach to healthcare services for specific diagnoses.
Recipients of Nursing Care
- Consumer: Individuals who access healthcare services and products.
- Patient: Defined as individuals awaiting or receiving medical treatment due to illness or surgery.
- Client: Refers to engaged individuals who seek professional advice or services and participate proactively in their healthcare.
Fields of Nursing
- Provider of Care: Primarily in acute settings, with a growing emphasis on home care and community-based services.
- Institutional Nursing: Involves direct patient care using critical thinking while collaborating with the healthcare team to facilitate health restoration and education for patients and families.
- Independent Nursing Practice/APRN: Requires advanced education and certification, allowing nurses to practice autonomously and take on multiple roles including clinician and educator.
Advanced Practice Roles
- Nurse Practitioners (NP): Hold advanced degrees and focus on assessment and treatment, often in specialized fields.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): Experts in specific areas of practice, performing multiple roles in various healthcare settings.
- Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM): Provides comprehensive care for women throughout pregnancy and delivery, in conjunction with healthcare providers.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): Administers anesthesia under physician supervision, requiring advanced training in anesthesiology.
Types of Nursing Interventions
- Independent Interventions: Autonomous actions by nurses based on their clinical judgment, addressing client needs without physician orders.
- Dependent Interventions: Nurse-initiated actions based on physician's orders, requiring clinical discretion.
- Interdependent Interventions: Collaborative therapies involving multiple healthcare professionals, emphasizing teamwork and shared expertise.
Educational Programs in Nursing
- Baccalaureate Program: Provides foundation knowledge and skills for entry-level nursing practice.
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Graduate Nursing Program:
- Master's Program: 1.5-2 years focusing on specialized knowledge for advanced roles.
- Doctoral Program: Emphasizes research and theory development for leadership in nursing.
- BSN Core Subjects: Essential courses include Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Health Education, and Fundamentals of Nursing Practice.
Philippine Nursing Act
- RA No. 9173: Updates the regulations governing the nursing profession in the Philippines, aimed at enhancing responsiveness and standards.
Specialty Nursing Areas
- Public Health Nursing: Focuses on population health needs and characteristics.
- Community Health Nursing: Merges public health sciences with nursing theories to promote community health.
- School Health Nursing: Manages health programs in educational settings.
- Occupational Health Nursing: Delivers healthcare to workers, emphasizing safety and health within the work environment.
- Nurse Educator: Instructs future nurses and facilitates staff development within healthcare organizations.
- Nurse Administrator: Manages nursing services and patient care delivery, often requiring advanced education.
- Nurse Researcher: Investigates nursing practices to enhance clinical outcomes and practice development.
Competency and Outcome-Based Education
- CMO NO. 15 s. 2017: Sets competency standards for BS Nursing graduates to prepare them as generalist nurses, aligning with national educational frameworks.
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Explore essential nursing care delivery models through these flashcards. This quiz covers various types such as Total Patient Care, Functional Nursing, and more, aiding in understanding and career development in nursing. Ideal for nursing students and professionals alike.
