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Nightingales definition of nursing:

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“To put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him”

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Holistic definition

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Treating the patients physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social self

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Profession definition

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An occupation that requires at a minimum specialized training and a specialized body of knowledge

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What are the primary roles and functions of a nurse? (9)

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Care provider
Advocate
Change agent
Researcher 
Educator
Leader
Manager
Collaborator
Delegator
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Health literacy definition

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The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions

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What is low health literacy associated with?

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Increased hospitalization, greater emergency care use, lower use if mammography and lower receipt of influenza vaccine

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What is evidence based practice? (EBP)

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And integration of the best available research evidence with clinical judgement about a specific patient situation

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EBP components (8)

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Assessing the need for change 
Linking problem with interventions
ID resources that answer the question
Critically appraise the evidence 
Synthesize the best evidence
Design a change for practice 
Implement and evaluate
Integrate and maintain change while monitoring
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What are the characteristics of collaboration? (6)

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Clinical competence and accountability
Common purpose
Interpersonal competence and effective communication
Trust and mutual respect
Recognition and valuation of diverse complementary knowledge and skills
Humor

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Roles of the nurse (9)

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Leader
Manager
Researcher
Collaborator 
Delegator
Change agent
Care provider
Educator
Advocate
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Florence Nightingale

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1860, founder of modern nursing
Known for care of sick in Crimean War
Influenced epidemiology
Establish nursing as a respected profession
Founded a nursing school
Stressed university based and continuing education

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Discipline definition

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A specific field of study or branch of instruction or learning

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Metaparadigm definition

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A global set of concepts that identify and describe the central phenomena of the discipline

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Philosophy definition

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A statement about the beliefs and values of nursing

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Conceptual framework or model definition

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A collection of interrelated concepts that provides direction for nursing practice, research and education

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Nursing theory definition

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Represents a group of concepts that can be tested in practice and can be derived from a conceptual model

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Grand theory definition

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A global conceptual framework that defines broad perspectives for nursing practice and provides ways of looking at nursing phenomena from a distinct nursing perspective

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Middle range theory definition

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Moderately abstract theory with a limited number of variables

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Florence nightingale

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Concept of balance between environment and patient: emphasized prevention; clean air, water and housing

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Hildegard Peplau

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Interpersonal process between nurse and patient:
1. Orientation
2. Working
3 resolution

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Virginia Henderson

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14 components based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Defined nursing

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Virginia hendersons definition of nursing

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Assisting individuals to gain independence in relation to the performance of activities

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Martha rogers

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Science of unitary human beings; four dimension are used in developing principles of resonancy

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Sister Callista Roy

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Adaptation model: humans and adaptive open system

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Dorothea Orem
self care deficit theory of nursing: self-care deficit, nursing systems
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Imogene King
Three level systems: individual/personal, group/interpersonal, society/social
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Betty Neuman
Systems model: holistic concept with open-system approach
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Rosemarie Rizzo Parse
Human becoming school of thought= rogers science of unitary human beings + existential phenomenologic thought
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Jean Watson
Based on caring, with nurses dedicated to health and healing
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Maslows hierarchy of needs (top to bottom)
1. Self actualization- creativity, problem solving, acceptance 2. Esteem- confidence, achievement, respect 3. Love/belonging- friendship, family 4. Safety- security of body, employment, resources, property 5. Physiological- breathing, food, water, sex, sleep The lowest block (5) is where we want to live as a nurse
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Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Based on individuals interacting and learning about their world
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Lewin's Change Theory
A three step process: unfreezing, moving or change; refreezing
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Paul's Critical Thinking Theory
Nurses analyze data; develop, implement and evaluate a care plan
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Rosenstock's Health Belief Model
Study diagram
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Criteria for a profession
``` Altruism (looking at big picture) Body of knowledge and research Accountability Higher education Autonomy Code of ethics Professional organization Licensure Diversity ```
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Diversity considerations
Cultural and linguistic competence Culture Competence Cultural competence
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Cultural and linguistic competence definition
A set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies that allow for effective work in cross-cultural situations
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Cultural competence definiton
Method of bringing health care providers together to discuss health concerns where cultural differences enhance conversation
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Standards of Nursing practice published by ANA | FIRST PART
``` Assessment Diagnosis Outcomes identification Planning Implementation Evaluation ```
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Standards of Nursing Practice based on professional performance; SECOND PART
``` Ethics Education EBP and research Quality of practice Communication Leadership Collaboration Professional practice evaluation Resource Utilization Environmental health ```
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A scope of practice does what?
It defines boundaries and clarifies how it may intersect with other professions
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What is ethics? What concepts does it include?
The standards of right and wrong behavior. Concepts are accountability, advocacy, autonomy, confidentiality, justice, nonmaleficence, responsibility
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What is socialization to professional nursing?
A process that involves learning the theory and skills necessary for the role of nurse
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Benner's Novice to Expert Model:
Novice- has no professional experience Advanced beginner- can note recurrent meaningful situational components but not prioritize them Competent- begins to understand actions in terms of long term goals Proficient- perceives situations as wholes, rather than in terms of aspects Expert- has intuitive grasp of situation
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What is the essentials of Baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice updated by?
American associated of colleges of nursing (AACN)
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National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies
Human flourishing Nursing judgement Professional identity Spirit of inquiry
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Registered nurse needs
Attend a 2 or 4 year degree program or 3 year diploma program Associate degree in nursing Diploma programs Bachelor of science in nursing
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Master of science in nursing needs
Advanced practice nurses | Other advanced roles
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Two types of licensed nurses
LVN/LPN and RN Both must obtain a license by passing an exam Different scopes of practice
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LPN/LVN
12-18 months of training | NCLEX-PN
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RN credential
Graduate from approved nursing school | Pass a state licensing exam called National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
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Advanced degrees
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Advanced practice nurse (APRN) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Certifications
May become certified in a specialty Certification has minimum work experience and education requirements After meeting criteria, nurses must pass an exam before continuing education and work
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Professional Nursing Organizations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
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Nursing shortage
70% of countries that participated in the survey were experiencing a nursing/midwife shortage Predicted that US will reach a shortage of 500,000 by 2025
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Quality and safety education for nurses 5 core areas of proficiency
``` delivering patient-centered care Working as part of a team Practicing EBM Quality improvement Using info as technology ```
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Institute of medicine report
Practice to full extent Achieve higher levels of education and training Full partners with physicians and other health care professionals in redesigning in health care Workforce planning, better data collection and improved information infrastructure
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National patient safety goals
``` Identify patients correctly Improve staff communication Use medicines safely Use alarms safely Prevent infection Identify patient safety risks Prevent mistakes in surgery ```
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Independent nursing practice
Obtained a certain degree of autonomy Code of ethics Nurses don't always have full freedom NP's are increasing independence in their practice
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Nurse practice acts...
Provide the scope of practice defined by each state or jurisdiction and set legal limits of nursing practice

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