Nursing Care Models Overview

Questions and Answers

Which of the following are traditional nursing care models? (Select all that apply)

Primary Nursing (correct)

Team Nursing (correct)

Patient-Focused Care

Professional Nursing Practice

Which of these is a nontraditional nursing care model?

Patient-Focused Care (correct)

Total Patient Care

Primary Nursing

Functional Nursing

Which of the following are contemporary nursing care models? (Select all that apply)

Functional Nursing

Transforming Care at the Bedside (correct)

Synergy Model of Care (correct)

Nursing Case Management

What is the Total Patient Care Model?

The oldest model of patient care where a nurse assumes total responsibility for meeting the needs of all assigned patients. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Functional Nursing Model?

Each staff member performs specific tasks for a large group of patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the RN in the Team Nursing Model?

The RN leads a team of other nurses and assistive personnel. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Nursing Case Management?

Coordinating health care by planning, facilitating, and evaluating interventions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Patient-Focused Care' refer to?

A model where the nurse coordinates a team of multi-functional caregivers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Professional Nursing Practice Model?

RNs have greater autonomy and control over practice. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Synergy Model of Care?

It matches patients' needs to nurses' competencies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of 'Transforming Care at the Bedside'?

To empower nurses and healthcare providers to improve the quality of patient care. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Patient- and Family-Centered Care?

Partnerships among patients, family, and healthcare team Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traditional Nursing Care Models

Complete Patient Care: Nurses assume full responsibility for all patient needs, commonly used in critical care and hospice settings.
Functional Nursing: Each staff member performs specific tasks for multiple patients, often utilized in mass casualty events or long-term care.
Team Nursing: Led by an RN, a team of nurses and assistants provide patient care, emphasizing delegation and communication; prevalent in medical-surgical units.
Primary Nursing: One nurse coordinates comprehensive care for a patient throughout their stay, with an associate nurse supporting when needed.
Nursing Case Management: A nurse oversees healthcare delivery across various levels, focusing on cost is efficacy and patient outcomes.

Nontraditional Nursing Care Models

Patient-Focused Care: A model where the nurse leads a team of caregivers from various disciplines to better coordinate care.
Practice Partnerships: An RN collaborates with an LPN/LVN or unlicensed assistive personnel for total patient care.
Nonclinical Model: UAPs perform non-clinical tasks, either independently or paired with an RN.
Integrated Model: Aims to relieve RNs of non-nursing duties, allowing them to focus on direct patient care while UAPs provide both direct and indirect care.

Contemporary Nursing Care Models

Professional Nursing Practice Model: Promotes RN autonomy and effective communication, essential for magnet hospitals.
Differentiated Nursing Practice Model: Tailors care recruitment based on RNs' education and expertise, essential for high-quality care across settings.
Clinical Nurse Leader Model: CNLs, prepared at the master's level, coordinate and evaluate care from an interprofessional team.
Synergy Model for Patient Care: Aligns patient needs with nurse competencies for optimized care delivery.
Transforming Care at the Bedside: Focuses on improving the nursing work environment to enhance quality care through reliability and teamwork.
Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Encourages partnerships among patients, families, and healthcare teams to collaboratively plan and evaluate care.

Description

Explore various traditional and nontraditional nursing care models including Complete Patient Care, Team Nursing, and Patient-Focused Care. Understand how these models enhance patient care delivery and the roles of nurses in diverse healthcare settings.