Chapter 1 Key Points PDF

Advances in nursing’s scientific knowledge base and the application KEY POINTS of evidence-based practice have improved patient care and patient Nursing standards provide the guidelines for implementing and...

Advances in nursing’s scientific knowledge base and the application KEY POINTS of evidence-based practice have improved patient care and patient Nursing standards provide the guidelines for implementing and outcomes. evaluating nursing care. Although nursing programs are available for professional registered Changes in society, such as health care reform, changing demo- nurse (RN) education, all programs should adhere to educational graphic patterns, increases in the medically underserved population, standards established by a professional nursing organization. and increased consumerism, affect the practice of nursing. Professional nursing organizations have an impact on educational A nurse may take multiple professional career paths, such as advanced standards and certifications, specialty practice, consumerism, and practice, nurse educator, research, and administration, to advance patient advocacy. within the discipline. Nurses are increasingly aware of the role of politics and its influ- ence on the health care system. As a result, nurses are more aware of the profession’s influence on health care policy and practice. Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.