Chapter 1 (Professional Nursing) Vocab

Question 1

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Answer 1

• The most independently functioning nurse.
• Has masters degree or doctor of nursing practice; advanced education in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment; and certification and expertise in a specialized area of practice
• Has licensure, accreditation, certification, and education
• CNA, NP, CNM, CRNA

Question 2

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Answer 2

• The national professional associated of RNs in the US founded in 1896 to improve standards of health and the availability of health care.
• Advances nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbying the congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public

Question 3

Caregiver

Answer 3

Someone who helps patients maintain and regain health, manage disease and symptoms, and attain a maximal level function and independence through the healing process

Question 4

Certified nurse-midwife (CNM)

Answer 4

-APRN who is educated in midwifery and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives

Question 5

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Answer 5

-An APRN with advanced education earned in nurse anesthesia accredited program

Question 6

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Answer 6

• An APRN who is an expert clinician in a specialized area of practice
• Could be specialty in population, setting, disease, type of care, or type of problem
• Ex: critical care, diabetes, rehab, pain, geriatrics

Question 7

Code of Ethics

Answer 7

The guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities to ensure high quality care and provide for the ethical obligations of your profession

Question 8

Genomics

Answer 8

The study of all the genes in a person and interactions of these genes with one another and with that persons environment

Question 9

International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Answer 9

An organization that believes in promoting national associations of nurses, improving standards of nursing practice, seeking a higher status for nurses, and providing an international power base for nurses

Question 10

National League for Nursing (NLN)

Answer 10

• One of the two major professional nursing organizations in north America
• Advances excellence in nursing education to prepare nurses to meet the needs of a diverse population in a changing health care environment

Question 11

Nurse Adminstrator

Answer 11

Someone who manages patient care and the delivery of specific nursing services within a health care agency

Question 12

Nurse Educator

Answer 12

Someone who works primarily in schools or programs of nursing, staff development departments of health care agencies, and patient education departments

Question 13

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Answer 13

• An APRN who provides health care to a group of patients

- Ex: adult, women’s, family, pediatric, mental health, etc

Question 14

Nurse Researcher

Answer 14

• Someone who investigates problems to improve nursing care and further define and expand the scope of nursing practice
• Usually works in an academic setting, hospital, or independent professional or community service agency

Question 15

Patient Advocate

Answer 15

Someone who protects patient’s human and legal rights and provides assistance in asserting these rights as the need arises

Question 16

Professional Organization

Answer 16

Deals with issues of concerns to individuals practicing in the profession

Question 17

QSEN

Answer 17

• An initiative to respond to reports about safety and -quality patient care by the Institute of Medicine
• Initiative encompasses the competencies of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics

Question 18

Registered Nurse (RN)

Answer 18

Someone who has earned an associates degree, diploma, or baccalaureate degree program in nursing and passed the NCLEX-RN exam