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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Associate Degree Nurse

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Entry level option for registered nurses

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Baccaulareate Degree Nurse

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4 year nursing degree received at a college

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Diploma Program Nurse

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Hospital based nursing program; takes 3 years

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Evidence Based Practice

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Research done to test what the best care practice is

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Health Occupations Students of America

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National student organizations for health students

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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

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Most basic entry level nurse; takes 9 months- 2 years

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National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses

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PRofessional organization for LPNs/LVNs only

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National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing

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Standardized test to become licensed

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National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing

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Standardized test to become registered

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Nurse Practice Act

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Law governing nurses

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Quality and Safety Education for Nurses

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A project est. in 2005 to focus on knowledge, skills and attitudes(KSAs) needed by nurses.

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Scope of Practice

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Limits and allowances nurses are able to do; vary by state

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History of Nursing

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Nursing started in 1000 AD after the end of the dark ages. Modern nurses began in the mid 1800s.

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First Nursing School

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Was established in 1836 in Kaiserworth, Germany, by Pastor Theodore Fliedner.

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Women that taught nursing in Kaiserwoth

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Kaiserworth Deaconesses

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Florence Nigthingale

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Started modern day nursing. She attended Kaiserworth school in

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Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States

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Was started in 1897; organization that protects and advances the profession of nursing.

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YWCA(Young Women’s Christian Association)

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Created the first program to train practical nurses in 1892

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Characteristics of Nurses

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Responsible, Caring, Honest, Attentive and Organized

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Dr. Jean Watson

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Created the caring theory; theorized nursing is an interpersonal process. This includes high-touch nursing and individualizing care for patients

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