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What is nursing?
What is nursing?
Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
What came up as the universal definition for nursing?
What came up as the universal definition for nursing?
American Nurses Association.
How can nursing be defined in simpler terms?
How can nursing be defined in simpler terms?
They are people who work to optimize health, prevent injury or illness, decrease pain through treatment, and fight for the care of those in the community.
What does ADPIE stand for in nursing?
What does ADPIE stand for in nursing?
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Which of the following are part of the ANA nursing standards of performance? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are part of the ANA nursing standards of performance? (Select all that apply)
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What is the role of the ANA?
What is the role of the ANA?
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What are some big challenges faced in nursing?
What are some big challenges faced in nursing?
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What is the IOM report?
What is the IOM report?
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What was published in 2003 regarding nursing education?
What was published in 2003 regarding nursing education?
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What is the 'Future of Nursing' report about?
What is the 'Future of Nursing' report about?
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During the Reformation, Kaiserworth Institute was formed by _____.
During the Reformation, Kaiserworth Institute was formed by _____.
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What significant role did Nightingale play during the Crimean War?
What significant role did Nightingale play during the Crimean War?
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Which of the following descriptions apply to the Reformation? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following descriptions apply to the Reformation? (Select all that apply)
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What landmark report was established in 1922 regarding nursing education?
What landmark report was established in 1922 regarding nursing education?
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What degrees can you pursue to become a nurse? (Select all that apply)
What degrees can you pursue to become a nurse? (Select all that apply)
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What is the primary purpose of accreditation in nursing education?
What is the primary purpose of accreditation in nursing education?
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What is NCLEX?
What is NCLEX?
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What is the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
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The four central concepts of the metaparadigm in nursing are Person, Environment, Health, and _____.
The four central concepts of the metaparadigm in nursing are Person, Environment, Health, and _____.
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What is critical thinking's role in nursing?
What is critical thinking's role in nursing?
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Which of the following are types of study designs? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are types of study designs? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Nursing Definition and Organization
- Nursing encompasses protection, promotion, and optimization of health, prevention of illness or injury, alleviation of suffering, diagnosis, and treatment of human responses.
- The American Nurses Association (ANA) provides a universal definition of nursing and advocates for nursing standards.
- Nursing aims to optimize health, prevent illness, reduce pain, and advocate for communities.
Nursing Process
- Nurses utilize the ADIPIE process: Assess, Diagnose, Identify Outcomes, Plan, Implement, Evaluate for treatment decisions.
Nursing Standards and Challenges
- ANA's standards include ethical conduct, evidence-based practice, quality contribution, effective communication, leadership, collaboration, and resource utilization.
- Key challenges in nursing involve patient safety, scope of practice barriers, misconceptions about nursing roles, stereotypes, and gender diversity issues.
Historical Context of Nursing
- The Roman Era emphasized spirituality in health care.
- Middle Ages saw hospitals operated by churches.
- The Reformation led to the closure of convents, reducing trained caregivers and increasing reliance on untrained individuals.
Florence Nightingale’s Contributions
- Nightingale trained in Kaiserworth, served in the Crimean War, significantly improving soldier health by lowering mortality rates from 41% to 2% through sanitation.
- She established the Nightingale School of Nursing, advocating for theory and clinical experience, and transformed nursing into a respected profession.
Nursing Education and Development
- Key historical events like the Civil War, industrialization, WWI, and the influenza epidemic stimulated nursing education development.
- The Goldmark Report (1922) and Brown Report (1948) emphasized professional nursing training and standardized curricula.
- The American Nurses Association was founded in 1896, advocating for licensure and registration.
Public Health Nursing Pioneers
- Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement and the Visiting Nurse Association, influencing public health nursing.
- Jessie Sleet Scales became the first African American public health nurse, while Elizabeth Tyler partnered with Wald.
Nursing Specializations and Legislative Changes
- Major developments between 1961-2000 included the establishment of nursing specializations, Medicaid, Medicare, and the first nurse practitioner program.
- The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) aimed to enhance public health.
Nursing Licensure and Accreditation
- To become a nurse, individuals must complete nursing school, pass the NCLEX, and secure licensure.
- Accreditation ensures nursing schools meet national standards, evaluated by the National League of Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Nursing Metaparadigm Concepts
- Four central concepts include Person (individuals, families, communities), Environment (surroundings and conditions), Health (illness/wellness status), and Nurse (roles and actions).
Nursing Beliefs and Values
- Beliefs categories: Existential (true/false), Evaluative (good/bad), Prescriptive (what should be done), Proscriptive (what shouldn't be done).
- Values guide behaviors and decisions, emphasizing the importance of making and acting on choices.
Nursing Theories and Competencies
- A theory articulates discipline-specific questions meaningfully; models visually represent concepts.
- Core competencies in nursing emphasize patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, evidence-based practice, quality care, and information utilization.
Servant Leadership in Nursing
- Servant leadership focuses on serving others—listening, mentoring, and prioritizing the needs of team members.
- Key characteristics of a good servant leader include vision, integrity, empathy, commitment to growth, and community building.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- PICO is a framework for evidence-based practice, focusing on Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome.
- Research designs include qualitative (descriptive), quantitative (objective statistics), and experimental (manipulation of treatment).
Evidence Hierarchy
- Best evidence types range from reviews and meta-analyses to randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, cohort studies, and expert opinions.
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This quiz is designed to help nursing students learn and retain key concepts through flashcards. It covers definitions and fundamental aspects of nursing, including the universal definition by the American Nurses Association. Perfect for study sessions or exam preparation.
