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Which of the following contributions did Florence Nightingale make to nursing? (Select all that apply)
What are the key characteristics of nursing as a professional discipline?
Well-defined body of knowledge, strong service orientation, recognized authority, code of ethics, professional organization, ongoing research, autonomy, self-regulation.
What are the Standards for Professional Nursing practice?
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, Nursing Process, Nurse Practice Acts and Licensure.
What is the definition of nursing?
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What does the Nurse Practice Act refer to?
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Which roles are included in nursing? (Select all that apply)
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What is the purpose of Healthy People 2020?
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What are the goals of Healthy People 2020?
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What is the Institute of Medicine (IOM)?
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What is the number 1 leading error in health care?
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What are some challenges faced in the delivery of health care?
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Chronic disease accounts for what percentage of causes of death?
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What are the main recommendations from the IOM Report (2010) on the future of nursing?
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What is the purpose of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project?
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How does nursing education help nurses?
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Study Notes
Contributions of Florence Nightingale
- Centered nursing practice around patient needs.
- Identified roles for nurses in fulfilling comprehensive patient care.
- Established nursing as distinct from medicine.
- Advocated for nursing education and ongoing learning.
- Elevated nursing as a respectable occupation for women.
- Did not support male involvement in nursing.
- Defined nursing through two elements: health and illness.
- Set standards for hospital management practices.
- Introduced systematic record-keeping to aid research and data collection.
- Emphasized the significance of nutrition, occupational health, and recreation.
Nursing as a Professional Discipline
- Comprises a unique and comprehensive body of knowledge.
- Characterized by a strong service orientation.
- Recognized authority established by professional organizations.
- Governed by a code of ethics.
- Supported by professional bodies that establish standards.
- Involves continuous research and improvement.
- Ensures autonomy and self-regulation of practice.
Standards for Professional Nursing Practice
- Based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Follows the Nursing Process framework.
- Governed by Nurse Practice Acts and licensure requirements.
Definition of Nursing
- Originates from the word "nutrix," meaning nutrition.
- Encompasses protection, promotion, and optimization of health; prevention of illness; alleviation of suffering; and advocacy for health at individual, family, community, and population levels.
Nurse Practice Act
- Legally defines and regulates nursing practice in various jurisdictions.
Nursing Roles
- Roles include caregiver, communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, administrator, advocate, coordinator of care, and nurse scientist.
- Advanced practice roles include Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwife, and Nurse Anesthetist.
Healthy People 2020
- An initiative by the Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the nation's health.
- Focuses on identifying major health threats and establishing objectives for prevention.
Purpose of Healthy People 2020
- Aims to enhance overall health, eradicate preventable diseases, achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and foster supportive environments for health.
- Promotes the quality of life and healthy behaviors across all life stages, covering 42 topic areas with nearly 600 objectives.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM)
- Independent nonprofit organization providing unbiased, authoritative advice regarding health and healthcare.
Leading Error in Health Care
- The most prevalent error in healthcare is administering the wrong medication.
Nursing Challenges in Healthcare Delivery
- Challenges include nursing shortages, an aging population, rising consumer demands, increased patient acuity, rapid advancements in technology, chronic illnesses, need for evidence-based practice, changing demographics, high healthcare costs, and evolving health policies.
Impact of Chronic Disease
- Accounts for 70% of mortality in the U.S.; Healthy People 2020 aims to find ways to mitigate its effects on national health.
The IOM Report (2010) - Future of Nursing
- Recognized nursing's essential role in healthcare delivery and proposed:
- Nurses should utilize the full extent of their training.
- Increased educational attainment for nurses.
- Collaboration between nurses and other healthcare professionals in redesigning healthcare.
- Improved data collection and information systems for workforce planning and policy.
Quality, Safety, and Education for Nurses (QSEN)
- Launched in 2005 to enhance nurse preparedness in quality and safety within healthcare systems.
- Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with a focus on equipping future nurses with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Nursing Education
- Aims to equip nurses to address current trends and challenges in healthcare, aligned with IOM findings.
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