Chapter 1 Flashcards
The 5 levels of novice to expert theory?
Novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert
What does QSEN stand for?
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
Each state has a Nurse Practice Act. These acts are laws that the nurse must be familiar with to function
Who was referred to as the Lady with the Lamp?
Florence Nightingale
What were the 5 things Florence Nightingale found to improve conditions?
air, light, nutrition, ventilation, space
What does ANA stand for?
American Nursing Association
What does ICN stand for?
International Council of Nurses
What does NSNA stand for?
National Student Nurses Association
Having the knowledge to figure out what is normal vs. abnormal is an example of?
Critical Thinking
What uses critical thinking, knowledge and experience to develop solutions to problems and make decisions in a clinical setting?
Clinical Reasoning
The official professional organization for nurses in the United States
(ANA) American Nurses Association
The first nursing organization with a goal to establish and maintain a universal standard of education
(NLN) National League for Nursing