CLO 1-3 Flashcards
what is the NAPENS?
(NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PRACTICAL NURSE EDUCATION & SERVICES), IS THE FIRST ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSED ON LPNs
what is an example of the nursing model of care intervention?
CONSOLING A CLIENT WHOS SCARED
what agencies govern our health care system?
central
What are we doing when we advocate for our patient?
protection
what cant you ask during an interview?
-age
-religion
-about kids
whats the best way to learn about a patients culture?
ask the patient
WHEN IT COMES TO EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE, WHAT IS THE LVN ALLOWED TO DO?
LEARN AND KNOW ABOUT IT
- WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT CONFLICT?
ITS INEVITABLE, CAN SOMETIMES BE CONSTRUCTIVE, CAN SOMETIMES BE MANAGED BY IGNORING IT.
what is the current measure of nursing excellence in practice?
STATISTICS DEMONSTRATING POSITIVE PATIENT OUTCOMES.
what is delegating care to another nurse while on lunch an example of?
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
AS A STUDENT IF YOU MAKE AN ERROR WHILE CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO DO YOU REPORT IT TO?
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
When is it appropriate to give an employee a written warning?
WHEN A SEVERE VIOLATION OF A RULE OCCURS.
What is the strongest power base for nursing?
expert power?
A nursing student uses the knowledge about the HX of nursing to understand what?
the professional choices open to the student
What is an example of modeling of patient care?
-calling the patient by the last name
-arranging for a translator if needed
Why are they using more LPNS in leadership positions?
due to a shifting paradigm
What skill does the LVN require to successfully manage care?
ability to organize & prioritize tasks
How does a good nights sleep help resolve problems?
letting go time
What can toxic mentors be?
-dumpers
-avoiders
-blockers
Why is networking important?
effective way to share goals, concerns or desires
Whats the purpose of ice breaking at the beginning of an interview?
Establish a comfort level
What is an example of an informal staff leader?
a competent staff nurse
What is a function of a nurse manager?
to determine schedules
What must nurses develop?
assertiveness
What is the source of much chaos in the healthcare?
mix of Newtonian & new science nurses and doctors
what is the best thing to do when a nurse manager uses negative power?
assertive communication
What characteristic of a nurse manager is needed to be motivational?
being caring and proffessional
How do we know that a nurse is dissatisfied?
according to hurtsbergs theory
-calls in sick frequently
-filed multiple grievances
-resigns
how would you know as a nurse manager that a team is working successfully?
-they welcome new nurses
-everyone chips in to help
-throw parties to celebrate special occasions
When writing an email what must you do?
get to the point
Serendipity is the answer if its a choice
the nurse responds to an alarm on a pulse ox, reading 38%….
florence nightengale
The nurse demonstrates transpersonal caring for patients when maintaining which attitude?
non judgemental
You have a staff nurse that uses a derogatory name referring to a clients culture and doesnt want to work with them, whats the best response?
encourage the nurse to embrace diversity
Delivering safe healthcare using EMRs is due to?
improved accuracy in reading documentation
The student nurse is applying knowledge learned in class to the care of a patient, what type of knowledge are they using?
knowing that.
Which would be considered reasonable expectations of an employer hiring a new graduate?
-expecting honesty & integrity
-responsibility
-that they recieved the proper education
What impact did the clinton admin healthcare reform have?
increasing leadership roles for lvns
When does communication occur?
when both sender and receiver understood the meaning
ethnocentrism?
recognizing only religions that you believe in
during the change process what are good actions?
-to ID the pros and cons
-allow enough time for staff to learn about it
-have a resource person available when its put in use
The lvn is considering going back to school to become an RN, what type of decision making is this?
decision allowing time to process
lvn has a name tag that says RN after it, what is that?
fraud
when is a team member considered competent?
when theyre an expert in a skill desired by a team
Major components of performance analysis?
goals or objectives
