TFN Summative #1 Reviewer PDF

PROFESSION, PROFESSIONAL, & PERSONAL QUALITIES PROFESSION - specialized field of practice, which is founded upon the theoretical structure of the science or knowledge of that discipline and the accompanying practice abilities. CRITERIA OF A PROFESSION: 1.Utilizes in its practice a well-defined and...

PROFESSION, PROFESSIONAL, & PERSONAL QUALITIES PROFESSION - specialized field of practice, which is founded upon the theoretical structure of the science or knowledge of that discipline and the accompanying practice abilities. CRITERIA OF A PROFESSION: 1.Utilizes in its practice a well-defined and well-organized body of specialized knowledge that is on the intellectual level of higher learning. 2. Constantly enlarges the body of knowledge it uses and improves its techniques of education and service by the use of the scientific method. 3. Entrusts the education of its practitioners to institutions of higher education university 4. Applies its body of knowledge in practical services that are vital to human and social welfare. esteem, prestige, power, altruism, education how we are going to value human life 5. Functions autonomously in the formulation of professional policy and in the control of professional activity thereby. self regulating, licensure, membership there are guidelines and regulations for us to follow 6. Attracts individuals of intellectual and personal qualities who exalt service above personal gain and who recognize their chosen occupation as a life work. you think of other people before your own there is a sense of satisfaction in what we do 7. Strives to compensate its practitioners by providing freedom of action, opportunity for continuous professional growth, and economic security. 2012 NATIONAL NURSING CORE COMPETENCY STANDARDS 1. BEGINNING NURSE’S ROLE ON CLIENT CARE Responsibility #1 Practices in accordance with legal principles and the code of ethics in making personal and professional judgment. - not all interventions that we want is possible because there are legal judgements Responsibility #2 Utilizes the nursing process in the interdisciplinary care of clients that empowers the clients and promotes safe quality care. - there is always a process: assess, nursing diagnosis, goal and intervention Responsibility #3 Maintains complete and up to date recording and reporting system. - documentation is important - will serve as a weapon in court if there are legal complications Responsibility #4 Establishes collaborative relationship with colleagues and other members of the team to enhance nursing and other health care services. - there are things that we can do but others can't or vice versa - communication is vital Responsibility #5 Promotes professional and personal growth and development. - update yourself to develop professional growth 2. BEGINNING NURSE’S ROLE ON MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Responsibility #1 Demonstrates management and leadership skills to provide safe and quality care. Responsibility #2 Demonstrates accountability for safe nursing practice. - it is our responsibility for whatever happens to the patient - for everything you do; you are held liable Responsibility #3 Demonstrates management and leadership skills to deliver health programs and services effectively to specific client groups in the community setting. Responsibility #4 Manages a community/ village based health facility/ component of a health program or a nursing service. - the family is the unit in the community Responsibility #5 Demonstrates ability to lead and supervise nursing support staff. - be aware of the organizational structure - you want to know who you need to communicate with Responsibility #6 Utilizes appropriate mechanisms for networking, linkage building and referrals. - build allies - collaboration 3. BEGINNING NURSE'S ROLE ON RESEARCH - nursing is an evidence based practice Responsibility #1 Engages in nursing or health related research with or under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Responsibility #2 Evaluates research study/ report utilizing guidelines in the conduct of a written research critique. Responsibility #3 Applies the research process in improving client care in partnership with a quality improvement/ quality assurance/ nursing audit team. PERSONAL QUALITIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE 1. JUSTICE - being correct, righteous, fair, and impartial Honesty - the only thing we see/assess is what we will document Loyalty Tolerance - to tolerate the attitudes of the patient and try to understand why are they acting like that 2. PRUDENCE - exercise of sound judgement in practical matters Judgement Reliability - make sure that the information is reliable 3. FORTITUDE - courage; control of responses made to difficulties and dangers Motivation - if we are not motivated, we do not give our best in what we do Resourcefulness 4. TEMPERANCE - rational control Moderation - control temper and be patient THOMASIAN CORE VALUES 1. RESPECT - We treat everyone with utmost dignity in the light of Catholic faith. 2. EXCELLENCE - We uphold the culture of excellence and continuously commit to achieve higher levels of quality. 3. LEADERSHIP - We empower students to become productive, efficient and be of service to others. 4. INNOVATION - We encourage creative and critical thinking, new ideas and research. 5. COMPASSION - We are sensitive to the needs of others. 6. SPIRITUALITY - Put God in the middle of our lives ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY (1207-1231): PATRONESS OF NURSES also known as St. Elizabeth of Thuringia KING ANDREW THE II - father and the king of Hungary (note: sa reviewer ni ma'am, nakalagay is King Alexander II pero sa vid na sinend niya is King Andrew so idk huhu) GERTRUDE OF MERANIA - mother born in HUNGARY JULY 7 1207 - birthdate Age 4: sent for education to the court of the Landgraves of Thuringia 1221: married LUDWIG IV OF THURINGIA (arranged marriage) lead an austerely simple life, practiced penance, and devoted herself to works of charity inspired by St. Francis of Assisi built a hospital at Wartburg, where she served the sick, bathed, fed, and dressed their wounds and ulcers gave alms to those in need 1227: her husband's death; vowed to never remarry and live life as a nun (celibacy and complete obedience) had three children 1228: became a tertiary of St. Francis died on NOVEMBER 17, 1231 (age 24) canonized 4 years later on MAY 27, 1235 by Pope Gregory the 9th patron saint of bakers and beggars BASKET OF BREAD - symbol NOVEMBER 17 - feastday MIRACLE OF ROSES & MIRACULOUS HEALINGS - her well-known miracles ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (1225-1274): PATRON OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS Italian Catholic philosopher and theologian in scholastic tradition known as DOCTOR ANGELICUS and DOCTOR UNIVERSALIS considered by the Catholic Church to be its greatest theologian 1 of the 33 doctors of the Church born in ROCCASECCA, ITALY born on 1225 LANDULF, COUNT OF AQUINAS - father COUNTESS THEODORA - mother; noble Norman descent youngest among 8 siblings (3 step siblings) wealthy sent to the Monastery of Monte Cassino for his education, where his father's brother Sinibald was abbot Later, he studied in Naples 1243: he determined to enter the Dominican order but on the way to Rome he was seized by his brothers and brought back to his parents at the castle of San Giovanni his family even hired a woman to seduce him so he wouldn't continue with his decision the intervention of POPE INNOCENT IV made his family yield with their persistence the order sent Thomas to Cologne to study under ALBERTUS MAGNUS, the most renowned professor of the order In school, Thomas's humility and silence were misinterpreted as signs of dullness and gained him the nickname of being called a "dumb ox" Albertus defended him after hearing his defence during a difficult thesis by saying "We call this young man a dumb ox, but his bellowing in doctrine will one day resound throughout the world." Albertus Magnus influenced him greatly 1252: Thomas went to Paris for a master's degree and eventually obtained his degree of Doctor in Theology at the University of Paris SUMMA THEOLOGICA - his greatest work and one of the most important that has 4 volumes and 4 parts a sacristan heard a crucifix speak to him: "Thou has ridden well of me, Thomas. What reward would thou have?" and his reply was "none other than thyself Lord." DEC 6 1273 - took him longer to finish the public mass 1274: the pope directed him to attent the Council of Lyons and he undertook the journey, although he was far from well he wished to end his days in a monastery and not being able to reach a house of the Dominicans, he was carried to the CISTERCIAN FOSSANOVA MARCH 7 1274 - death JULY 18 1323 - canonized by POPE JOHN XXII JANUARY 28 - feastday (date of publication of the Summa) ST. MARTIN DE PORRES (1579-1639): PATRON OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL JUSTICE) born at LIMA, PERU DECEMBER 9, 1579 - birthdate his father was a Spanish gentlemen and his mother a colored freed-woman from Panama at 15y/o, he became a lay brother at the Dominican Friary at Lima and spent his whole life there- as a barber, almoner, and infirmirian among other things for 8 years Law in Peru: descendants of African or Indian were not allowed to be full members of religious orders he made a martyr out of his body, devoting himself to ceaselessness and severe penances 3rd order of Saint Dominic became a Dominican lay brother by 24 years old (no matter the race) great friends with St. Juan Messias, a lay Dominican lay brother, and St. Rose of Lima, a lay Dominican his love was all-embracing, shown equally to humans and animals possessed spiritual wisdom, demonstrated in his solving his sister's marriage problem. raising a dowry for his niece inside of three day's time, and resolving theological problems for the learned of his Order and for bishops beatified by POPE GREGORY XVI on OCTOBER 29 1837 canonized by POPE JOHN II on MAY 6 1962 NOVEMBER 3 - feastday patron saint of mixed race, barbers, public health workers, and innkeepers aerial flights, miraculous knowledge, instant cures, spiritual knowledge and excellent relationship with animals are his well-known miracles VISSION & MISSION OF UST COLLEGE OF NURSING VISION The UST College of Nursing envisions itself as an internationally recognized nursing school, upholding the culture of excellence in Catholic Nursing Education. MISSION The University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing commits itself to provide a Catholic Nursing Education geared toward excellent health care delivery reflected in teaching, research, and community extension/services to respond to national and global needs.