Communication Flashcards
What did early civilization believed cause illness?
supernatural
Believed good spirits brought health and bad spirits brought sickness and death
Who was florence Nightingale?
he was known as the Founder of Modern Nursing
established the first training school
wrote books about healthcare and nursing education
Who is the ANA?
he American Nurses Association is a organization for RNs in the United States.
published the standards, code of ethics, the scope of practice
What are the needs that a nurse should focus on when giving care to a pt?
Physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are met
Where are the 4 broad aims of nursing ?
Promote health
Prevent illness
Restore help
Facilitated coping w/ death
What is health literacy
The ability to obtain, process and understand the basic information needed to make appropriate decisions about health.
What’s the difference between a master vs doctoral nursing degree?
master’s degree prepares advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to function in various advanced practice areas, such as nurse–midwives and nurse practitioners
Nurses with doctoral degrees meet requirements for academic advancement, research to nursing theories
What is a clinical nurse leader do?
puts EBP in to action to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery.
What are the work ethics of a professional nurse?
Personal attributes- open minded, self aware, leader, brave, sense of responsible, value others, motivation
Knowledge base - terminology, scope of practice, standards
Blended Competencies- cognitive, technical, interpersonal, legal/ethical
Professional Values altruism, autonomy, integrity, human dignity (privacy), social justice
What is QSEN?
Stands for quality and safety education for nurses - continuing ed
How can nurses get their license in a different state ?
By obtaining a reciprocal licensure
What is healthy people 2020?
A organization that establishes health promotion for the nation
