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Florence Nightingale's work during the Crimean War directly influenced the development of modern nursing practices by:
Florence Nightingale's work during the Crimean War directly influenced the development of modern nursing practices by:
- Focusing solely on pharmaceutical interventions.
- Discouraging family involvement in patient care.
- Prioritizing surgical techniques over hygiene.
- Establishing the importance of data collection and cleanliness in patient care. (correct)
Which of the following is an essential component of holistic nursing care?
Which of the following is an essential component of holistic nursing care?
- Focusing primarily on physical needs.
- Standardizing care plans for all clients.
- Addressing the client's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. (correct)
- Ignoring patient's cultural background.
A client is having difficulty understanding their medication schedule. As a nurse, what action demonstrates the application of health literacy principles:
A client is having difficulty understanding their medication schedule. As a nurse, what action demonstrates the application of health literacy principles:
- Speaking louder and repeating instructions.
- Providing clear instructions and confirming understanding. (correct)
- Using medical jargon to ensure accuracy.
- Assuming literacy based on educational background.
A nurse is approached by a client who is visibly upset and states, "No one here cares about what I need!" Which nursing competency would best enable the nurse to address the client's concern?
A nurse is approached by a client who is visibly upset and states, "No one here cares about what I need!" Which nursing competency would best enable the nurse to address the client's concern?
As a nurse case manager, your primary role is to:
As a nurse case manager, your primary role is to:
Which of the following nursing actions best demonstrates integrity?
Which of the following nursing actions best demonstrates integrity?
A nurse is teaching a client how to manage hypertension. Which action best reflects the nurse functioning as an educator?
A nurse is teaching a client how to manage hypertension. Which action best reflects the nurse functioning as an educator?
A client reports feeling discriminated against by a healthcare provider due to their cultural background. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
A client reports feeling discriminated against by a healthcare provider due to their cultural background. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
Which educational path typically focuses on scientific knowledge and leadership skills and results in a BSN?
Which educational path typically focuses on scientific knowledge and leadership skills and results in a BSN?
Following a client's expression of fear over their pending surgery, which action best demonstrates the nurse's recognition of the connection between calming fears and healing:
Following a client's expression of fear over their pending surgery, which action best demonstrates the nurse's recognition of the connection between calming fears and healing:
Which statement best describes the role of a nurse as an advocate for a client?
Which statement best describes the role of a nurse as an advocate for a client?
What is the primary focus of the NCLEX-RN examination?
What is the primary focus of the NCLEX-RN examination?
A nurse notices a colleague frequently arrives late and provides substandard care. What is the most ethical course of action?
A nurse notices a colleague frequently arrives late and provides substandard care. What is the most ethical course of action?
Which of the following actions by a nurse demonstrates effective collaboration?
Which of the following actions by a nurse demonstrates effective collaboration?
Which nursing action could be considered an application of 'change management' within a healthcare setting:
Which nursing action could be considered an application of 'change management' within a healthcare setting:
Flashcards
Florence Nightingale's Contribution
Florence Nightingale's Contribution
The correlation between infection and unclean conditions.
Pathways to RN
Pathways to RN
Two-year associate degree, Three-year diploma program, Four-year bachelor of science degree program.
Nurses Commitment
Nurses Commitment
Trusting diverse patients with integrity, honesty, and compassion, regardless of personal feelings or beliefs.
Holistic Nursing Care
Holistic Nursing Care
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Health Literacy
Health Literacy
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Nurse as case manager
Nurse as case manager
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Nursing Role
Nursing Role
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Nursing Competencies
Nursing Competencies
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Study Notes
- Nursing Foundations is an overview of FDE Spring 2025
What is Nursing? Why Nursing?
- This covers the definitions and reasons behind nursing
Nursing Roots
- During the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale pioneered the correlation between infection and unclean conditions
- Nightingale recognized the importance of careful data collection through note-taking, graphs, and charts to showcase the cleanliness and health correlation
- Nightingale reported data to authorities to create change, founding current infection control strategies
- Nightingale saw the connection of calming fears and instilling hope and their positive impact upon healing
- Florence Nightingale lived 1820-1910
Pathways to becoming an RN(Registered Nurse) in US
- Nursing education includes many levels of programs with varied learning experiences to reach diverse needs of the learner and safe client practice
- Options include:
- Two-year associate degree nursing program -Three-year diploma program
- Four-year bachelor of science degree program
NCLEX-RN
- NCLEX-RN is a requirement
Nursing Competencies
Include:
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Advocacy
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Counseling
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Change Management
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Communication
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Collaboration
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Compassion
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Honesty
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Integrity
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Nurses are trusted to address their diverse clients with integrity, honesty, and compassion, regardless of the nurse's feelings and beliefs and the client's identity
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Individuals that experience discrimination and nonacceptance may not feel supported or respected, which may cause their healthcare needs to be unmet
Holistic Nursing Care
- Nurses provide care for patient's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health
- This includes providing direct care or advocating and arranging appropriate care to fulfill the client's needs and concerns
Health Literacy
- Health literacy involves patient's knowledge and understanding of their conditions
- This include clients performing research about their own health, often online, and acquiring a working knowledge of their options
- However, health literacy is often an unrealized goal since its execution may not be succinct among health care providers, but can lead to poor health outcomes when not present
Nurse as Case Manager
- Nurses act as a conduit between patients and the healthcare system
- They ensure patients receive the care they need to safely navigate the system and achieve a safe outcome
- Nurses afford patients the highest level of care through an interdisciplinary care plan
Nursing Role
- Nurses also assume the roles of leaders, care providers, researchers, educators, managers, and change agents
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Description
An overview of Nursing Foundations covering the definitions and reasons behind nursing. We dive into the roots of nursing with Florence Nightingale's work during the Crimean War, including her data collection methods and emphasis on cleanliness and hope.
