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What sets nurses apart from other healthcare providers?
What sets nurses apart from other healthcare providers?
- Their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice (correct)
- Their ability to prescribe medications
- Their specialization in physical therapy and psychology
- Their focus on administrative tasks in healthcare environments
What distinguishes nurse practitioners from nurses in the U.S.?
What distinguishes nurse practitioners from nurses in the U.S.?
- Nurse practitioners have a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing and can prescribe medications (correct)
- Nurse practitioners are not part of the healthcare team
- Nurse practitioners focus on administrative tasks in healthcare environments
- Nurse practitioners have more specialized credentials than nurses
What has been the trend in nurse education since the postwar period?
What has been the trend in nurse education since the postwar period?
- A shift towards administrative roles in healthcare environments
- No significant changes in nurse education
- Reduction in the number of qualified nurses
- Diversification towards advanced and specialized credentials (correct)
With whom do nurses collaborate in healthcare environments?
With whom do nurses collaborate in healthcare environments?
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What is the primary focus of the plan of care developed by nurses?
What is the primary focus of the plan of care developed by nurses?
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Nurse Role and Collaborations
- Nurses are distinct from other healthcare providers due to their unique blend of compassion, critical thinking, and scientific knowledge.
Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) in the U.S. are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with specialized training, education, and expertise, distinguishing them from registered nurses (RNs).
Nurse Education
- Since the postwar period, there has been a trend towards increasing the educational level of nurses, with a shift from hospital-based diploma programs to college-based associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Collaborations in Healthcare
- Nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, in healthcare environments to provide comprehensive care.
Plan of Care
- The primary focus of the plan of care developed by nurses is to address the unique physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients, promoting optimal health outcomes and well-being.
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