Trends in Nursing and Professional Adjustment

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What is a recommended strategy to emphasize important items in personal goals planning?

Make all text the same size

Use long paragraphs to provide context

Underline or bold print important items (correct)

Incorporate data tables for clarity

When considering your future in personal goal planning, which time frame is NOT suggested?

1 year

15 years (correct)

10 years

5 years

Which of the following is an effective method to draw attention to specific goals?

Increasing font size

Writing in italics for emphasis

Using asterisks or bullets (correct)

Using a different color for the entire text

In personal goal setting, how is the concept of time typically segmented?

Short-term, medium-term, and long-term Signup and view all the answers

What is a key question to consider when setting long-term goals?

Who else will be involved in achieving these goals? Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important in balancing personal and professional life?

Having a suitable mix of varying skill levels Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes the relationship between personal and professional life as suggested?

A clear distinction should be maintained for balance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a misconception about the balance between personal and professional life?

All skills should be used equally in both personal and professional settings Signup and view all the answers

What should be prioritized to ensure a healthy professional life?

Striking a balance through a suitable mix of various skill levels Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately interprets the recommended approach to managing personal and professional life?

A viable gap should exist while incorporating diverse skills Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate initial step when facing a technical skill that is unfamiliar?

Review relevant professional journals for information and techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of not addressing a technical skill you have not performed before?

Potential delays in project completion. Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is least effective when encountering a new technical skill?

Assume previous knowledge is sufficient without further learning. Signup and view all the answers

When reading professional journals for technical skills, it is important to prioritize which aspect?

Case studies showcasing real-world applications. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after reading about a new technical skill in professional journals?

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Study Notes

Professional Adjustment Current Trends and Issues

Nurse shortage will continue to increase
Online nursing programs are increasing in use
Nurses will need higher education focused on BSN degrees
Telemedicine is rising
Traveling nurses are in high demand but offer no job security
Increased specialization and career paths
Self-care is essential for nurses
Nursing informatics and virtual simulations are increasing
Increased salaries and benefits
Bilingual nurses are in high demand
Nurses are working longer
Technology in healthcare is growing
Nursing advocacy and action are needed
The nursing workplace is evolving
Distance learning is expanding
Entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship opportunities available
Nurse practitioners are growing in demand
Additional advanced practice in nursing opportunities needed.

Philippine Qualifications Framework

The framework describes educational qualification levels.
It sets standards for qualification outcomes
It's a quality-assured national system for qualification development, recognition, and awarding of skills, knowledge, and values.
It's based on standards of knowledge, skills, and values.
Learnings from different methods and ways can be applied.
Different levels are seen in a graphic hierarchy.

Nursing Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

The nursing agenda must be shaped based on global demographics, world health, global health trends, and technology advances.
Nursing competencies should be developed to respond to changing environments.
Health workforce development should be both local and global, in response to shifting demands.

ASEAN Economic Community

The goal is regional economic integration.
The vision is a single market, competitive region, with equitable economic development, and global integration.
ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) allows for education qualification comparisons among ASEAN Member States (AMS).
Supports qualifications recognition
Lifelong learning approaches are encouraged
Validation of learning from outside formal contexts is encouraged
Learner and worker mobility is promoted
Improve understanding of qualifications systems
Support for higher-quality qualifications systems

Philippine Qualifications Framework Law (R.A. 10968)

This act institutionalizes the PQF (Philippine Qualifications Framework)
Creates a PQF National Coordinating Council
Allocates funds
Sets standards of qualification outcomes

Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs)

Framework arrangements to support the liberalization and facilitation of trade in services.
Aims to facilitate the mobility of professionals and skilled labor in ASEAN.
Includes nurses, dentists, engineers, tour guides, surveyors, accountants, doctors, architects.

Universal Health Care (UHC) Law (R.A. 11223)

This instituting universal healthcare for all Filipinos.
Prescribes healthcare system improvements.
Aims to progressively implement universal healthcare.
Guarantees equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare goods and services.
Protects against financial risks associated with healthcare.

Philippine Skills Framework for Upskilling and Reskilling

Partnerships with industries and hospitals are integral to clinical immersion and training.
Ongoing updates and adjustments to the curriculum are crucial for aligning with national needs.
Other job roles for underboard nursing graduates are offered to support the health system.

Promotion of Decent Work Environment for Nurses

Positive work environments support better productivity.
Professional satisfaction contributes to quality of care.
Policies to encourage wellness and work-life balance should be in place.
Work policies and practices should address the needs of staff and patients.

Workplace Issues

Adequate salary or remuneration is crucial
Workplace conditions, including PPE, are important factors to consider.
Support for staff and career development are beneficial
Workload should be managed effectively.
Workplace safety must be ensured.

Nursing Career Development and Planning

Intentional career planning is critical
Individual choices are essential to career outcomes
Employers can engage in professional career development, via mentoring
There are various stages of career development.

Potential Outcomes of Positive Work Environments

Improved morale and job satisfaction
Supportive environments enhance leadership skills, collaboration and decision-making.
Better patient outcomes (e.g., improved symptom management)
Improved health system efficiency and productivity
Enhanced teamwork and communication

Organizations' Role in Employee Career Development

Needs of employees must be integrated with organization needs
Career paths should be designed, communicated, and implemented
Job openings should be publicized effectively within the organization.
Employee needs Assessments should be ongoing and well-documented
Support, encouragement, and training are important components.

Applying for a Job

A well-prepared cover letter, resume, and portfolio are important for successful job applications
Interviews offer opportunities to showcase qualifications, skills, and abilities to potential employers.
Personal, professional, and community related information may be relevant.
Interviews should allow a prospective employer to gauge a candidate's suitability for a position.

Employment Contracts

Employment contracts are legally binding agreements between parties.
Contracts vary based on formality and intent
Formal contracts should be in writing.
Illegal or voidable contracts may be challenged legally

Patient, Subordinate and Workplace Advocacy

Protecting and advocating for yourself and others is important.
Advocacy can happen at the workplace or in different healthcare settings.
Advocacy may be needed for patient, subordinate or professional concerns..
Union participation and professional advocacy for specific groups are essential considerations.

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Explore the current trends and issues concerning professional adjustment in the nursing field. This quiz covers various aspects such as the growing nurse shortage, the rise of online nursing programs, and the importance of self-care. Get ready to assess your knowledge on how the nursing profession is evolving.