growth 2 Flashcards
CNO
regulates and ensures that nursing practices in Ontario are safe and meet standards.For the public
WeRPN and RPNAO
advocate for and support the professional development of RPNs, with WeRPN being region-specific and RPNAO serving all of Ontario.
the outside of the onion is
legistration represents the legislation that governs nursing practice. This includes the laws and policies enacted by governments to regulate healthcare professions, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of care.
In Canada (and other countries), this would include national or provincial nursing acts (like the Nursing Act, 1991 in Ontario) and other healthcare-related laws that define the scope of practice, responsibilities, and standards for nurses.
seccond layer of nurses is the
college of nurses they provide a similar role with diffrent types of people,ability to collaberate with other people
3rd layer
organization policy
4th layer
unit policy
middle
personal knowledge skills and judgement
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)
Florence Nightingale is often referred to as the founder of modern nursing. Her contributions are vast, and she revolutionized healthcare and nursing practices:
Revolutionized Nursing Practices:
Florence Nightingale is credited with professionalizing nursing and establishing it as a respected profession, especially for women in the 19th century. She emphasized the importance of hygiene, sanitation, and patient care.
Improved Sanitation and Infection Control:
During the Crimean War (1853–1856), she worked in military hospitals, where she improved sanitation, reduced the spread of disease, and drastically decreased mortality rates. She introduced practices like cleaning and ventilating rooms, improving food, and providing fresh air and water for the soldiers.
Nightingale’s work led to a reduction in the death rate among soldiers from 42% to 2%.
Emphasis on Public Health and Statistics:
Nightingale was a pioneer in the use of statistics to improve healthcare. She used data visualization, including pie charts, to show the impact of sanitation on public health. Her work in epidemiology and the collection of statistical data helped establish a scientific basis for healthcare improvements.
Education and Establishment of Nursing Schools:
In 1860, Florence Nightingale founded the Nightingale Training School for Nurses at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London. This school became the model for nursing education worldwide, and her approach to training nurses became the standard for nursing schools.
The Nightingale Pledge:
Nightingale also created the Nightingale Pledge, an oath taken by nurses upon graduation. The pledge emphasizes ethics, professionalism, and the commitment to patient care, and is still in use today in many nursing schools.
The Nightingale Model of Care:
Florence Nightingale developed a model of nursing care that focused on the environmental factors affecting a patient’s recovery, such as cleanliness, fresh air, and adequate nutrition.
Mary Seacole (1805–1881)
Mary Seacole was a Jamaican-born nurse and businesswoman who is often overlooked in history but made extraordinary contributions to nursing, particularly in the field of war nursing:
Caring for Soldiers During the Crimean War:
Like Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole is most known for her work during the Crimean War. While Nightingale is famous for her work in the hospitals, Seacole set up her own “British Hotel” behind the front lines, where she cared for sick and injured soldiers.
Seacole was not officially enlisted by the British Army but used her own resources to care for soldiers, providing food, medical treatment, and comfort. She treated diseases like cholera, and her work was instrumental in improving the welfare of soldiers.
Pioneering Multicultural Nursing:
Mary Seacole was of mixed-race descent (Jamaican and Scottish) and was a strong advocate for diversity in healthcare. She was one of the first to break down racial barriers in nursing, providing care to soldiers from both the British Army and other nationalities.
She faced racial prejudice but remained dedicated to her work, becoming a symbol of resilience and determination.
Her Legacy in Nursing and Healthcare:
Seacole’s work was largely ignored or overshadowed for many years, but in modern times, her contributions have been recognized. She was a self-taught nurse and used her knowledge of herbal medicine and traditional healing techniques, especially those from her Jamaican background, to treat patients.
She is now celebrated for her resilience, compassion, and groundbreaking work in war medicine. Her legacy has been increasingly acknowledged in nursing history, and she is seen as an early trailblazer for multicultural nursing.
Writing Her Memoirs:
Mary Seacole wrote her memoir, “The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands” (1857), where she detailed her experiences during the Crimean War. The book became a significant part of her legacy, showcasing her life and work in a time when women’s voices, especially those of women of color, were often marginalized.
Summary of Their Contributions:
Florence Nightingale is known for establishing nursing as a professional discipline, her work on sanitation, and her emphasis on hygiene and statistical analysis in healthcare.
Mary Seacole is celebrated for her independent contributions during the Crimean War, where she cared for soldiers on the front lines and used her unique skills and multicultural approach to healthcare to make a significant impact.
Name one thing that impacts the image of the nurse today?
media portrayol
Front: The History of the RPN - Quick Overview
Back:
1800s: Nursing transformed from charity work to paid labor.
1874: First nursing school in Ontario founded in St. Catharines.
Nurses were trained in hospitals, and were required to work there post-graduation to cover education and housing costs.
1938: Practical nursing courses began in response to WWII.
1970s: Nursing education moved from hospitals to colleges and universities, while trained nurses moved into hospitals.
Practical nurse training began as a 6-month program, later increasing as the scope of practice grew.
2005: RPN program became a 2-year diploma and RN program became a 4-year degree.
Front: Racism in Nursing
Back:
CNA’s Non-Discrimination Policy: Official policy in place since the 1940s.
Pre-1940s: Women of color and Indigenous women were prohibited from entering nursing school.
1970s: Very few non-white nurses entered the profession.
Non-white nurses who did enter primarily cared for their ethnic communities after graduation.
Reflect on issues of gender, race, social class, or religion that impacted nursing practices.
