Nursing Profession Overview and Pathways

<p>Diploma Program (B), ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transactional (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing care for the whole person, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strong focus on personal gain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ignoring a patient's call light for an extended period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables clients to make informed healthcare decisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determining a nurse's readiness to practice as a registered nurse. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indifference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proactivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laissez-Faire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neglecting patient needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transformational (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demonstrating respect for colleagues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nurse's understanding of their role and responsibilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote excellence in nursing education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased workload and increased compensation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To regulate nursing practice within a state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a clear and efficient system for problem-solving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a sterile technique for wound care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that health professionals are qualified to practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are determined by individual nurses based on their experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standards of practice focus on clinical skills, while standards of professional performance focus on ethical conduct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ANA provides guidance and support to nurses concerning standards of practice and professional performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses are expected to make decisions independently without consulting with other stakeholders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the public from unqualified individuals practicing as nurses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow nurses to practice in multiple states with one license (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certificate programs provide specialized instruction, while certification demonstrates proficiency in a specific area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Critical Care Nursing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial literacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reflects core values, ethical principles, and guidelines of nursing.

Conduct that does not adhere to nursing standards and ethics.

Behaviors like sarcasm, lateness, and HIPAA violations in nursing.

Actions such as honesty, respect, and being on time.

Five stages of nursing skill acquisition from novice to expert.

A nurse's self-concept shaped by nursing values and beliefs.

Moral obligation to act correctly in every situation.

Obligation to perform duties with sound judgment.

Focuses on standards, obligations, and behaviors with rewards/punishments.

Encourages performance through shared vision and trust.

An organizational hierarchy defining authority lines within an organization.

A decision structure allowing nurses control over their practice.

Expectations for nurse behavior to protect patients and facilities.

A five-step critical thinking model used in nursing decisions.

The first step in the nursing process, involving data gathering.

Laws regulating nursing licensure conditions in states.

Project aimed at improving quality and safety in nursing.

Fosters excellence in nursing education to advance health.

Requirement for nurses to protect clients and ensure safety.

Demonstrates proficiency in a nursing specialty after licensure.

Process confirming an individual's ability to practice professionally.

Specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes for quality nursing care.

A QSEN competency focusing on the patient’s needs.

A QSEN competency integrating research into nursing care.

Pioneering nurse who advocated for sanitation and evidence-based practice.

Associate Degree Nursing, a 2-year nursing program.

Client's knowledge and understanding of their health conditions.

Care that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Skills required in nursing such as advocacy, communication, and compassion.

Master of Science in Nursing, advanced degree for nurses.

Ethical conduct and scholarly practice in nursing.

Trust-based interaction where nurses respect client differences.