Professional Organization and Discipline Vs Profession

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What is a key responsibility of a nurse in terms of patient care?

Preventing illness only

Treating only health conditions

Managing only physical needs

Providing holistic care (correct)

In the context of nursing, what does the term 'advocator' refer to?

Nurse responsible for defending on behalf of the patient (correct)

Nurse advocating for hospital policies

Nurse specializing in patient advocacy laws

Nurse advocating for insurance companies

Which term refers to the nurse's responsibility to help the client regain health through the healing process?

Comforter

Caregiver (correct)

Leader

Advocator

What is the main focus of nursing as a profession within the healthcare sector?

Attaining, maintaining, or recovering optimal health and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aspects encompassed by the holistic care provided by nurses?

Spiritual needs Signup and view all the answers

What is one role that nurses assume in addition to being caregivers?

Teacher also Signup and view all the answers

What type of authority can nurses have in their practice according to the text?

Varied levels of prescription authority Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the nurse's responsibility to defend the rights of the patient in general?

'Advocator' Signup and view all the answers

'Collaborator' refers to a nurse's role in:

'Assisting other healthcare professionals' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of nursing as a science?

Diagnosis and treatment of human responses to problems Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the art of nursing according to the text?

Human creative skill and imagination Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of nursing as an art?

Human connection with others Signup and view all the answers

Which practice models are associated with caring in nursing?

6 C’s of Caring Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aspect encompassed by nursing as an art?

Health promotion and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which term best defines the 'helping relationship' in nursing?

Therapeutic Communication Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is a key component of nursing that allows patients to fully participate in their recovery process?

Intangible connection Signup and view all the answers

According to Donahue (1985), what is the essence of nursing care?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of nursing does the science of nursing primarily address?

Patient's bodies Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the foundation for effective nursing care according to Donahue (1985)?

Sensitive spirit Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text differentiate between the roles of science and art in nursing?

Science explains a nurse's work, art addresses human connections Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between science and art in nursing?

'Science allows us to care for our patient's bodies, but it's the art of nursing that calls me to the profession and allows each nurse to touch souls' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme shared by many definitions of nursing mentioned in the text?

Nursing is client-centered Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define nursing as an art?

Nursing is our ability to connect with others Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes nursing as a science according to the text?

Focusing on optimal health through scientific knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of nursing is primarily concerned with human responses to potential problems?

Diagnosis and treatment of responses Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of the art of nursing according to the text?

Being client-centered Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of nursing does the art of nursing primarily address?

Human connections and empathetic communication Signup and view all the answers

How can nursing be described according to the text?

Dramatic, inspirational, and comforting like other art forms Signup and view all the answers

According to Donahue (1985), what provides the very foundation for effective nursing care?

Intelligent understanding and sensitive spirit Signup and view all the answers

What allows patients to fully participate in their recovery process according to the text?

Creating an environment of healing through intangible connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of nursing care based on Donahue (1985)?

Creative imagination, sensitive spirit, and intelligent understanding Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Criteria of a Profession

Specialized education: undergraduate nursing curriculum includes liberal arts education, biologic and social sciences, and nursing discipline
Body of Knowledge: nursing establishes a well-defined body of knowledge and expertise, with conceptual frameworks contributing to the knowledge base
Service Orientation: nursing is a service-oriented profession, guided by rules, policies, or codes of ethics, with altruism as a hallmark
Ongoing Research: nursing research focuses on practice-related issues, with studies on the nature of the knowledge base underlying nursing practice
Code of Ethics: nurses are expected to do what is considered right, with codes of ethics to monitor professional behavior
Autonomy: self-regulating, setting standards for members, with independence, responsibility, and accountability for actions
Professional Organization: governance and maintenance of social, political, and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their practice

Discipline vs Profession

Discipline: specific to academia, a branch of education, a department of learning or field of knowledge
Profession: specialized field of practice, founded on theoretical structure of science or knowledge and accompanying practice abilities

Socialization to Nursing

Process by which people learn to become members of groups and society
Involves learning to behave, feel, and see the world in a manner similar to other nursing professionals
Goal: instill norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors essential for survival of the profession

Benner's Stages of Nursing Expertise

Stage I: Novice - no experience, performance limited and inflexible
Stage II: Advanced Beginner - demonstrates marginally acceptable performance
Stage III: Competent - demonstrates organizational and planning abilities
Stage IV: Proficient - perceives situations as wholes, uses maxims as guides
Stage V: Expert - performance is fluid, flexible, and highly proficient

Role of Nurse

Caregiver: manages physical needs, prevents illness, and treats health conditions
Advocator: defends patients', families', and communities' rights and well-being
Communicator: collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Teacher: educates patients, families, and communities on health and wellness

Nursing as an Art or Science

Nursing as an Art: creative imagination, human connections, empathetic communication, and compassionate care
Nursing as a Science: scientific knowledge and skills in assisting individuals to achieve optimal health

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Explore the role of professional organizations like the ANA in advancing nursing practice and promoting the rights of nurses. Learn about the differences between discipline and profession, with a focus on academia and education.