Growth class Flashcards
Q: Who is a Nurse, and what do they do?
A: A nurse is a healthcare professional who provides care to patients, monitors their health, administers medications, and helps with recovery. They can work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings.
Q: How does someone become a nurse?
A: To become a nurse, one must complete an approved nursing program, pass the registration exam, and register with the appropriate nursing regulatory body (e.g., the College of Nurses of Ontario) to use the title “Nurse.”
Q: What is the Nursing Act 1991?
A: The Nursing Act 1991 protects the title “Nurse” by law, specifying that only individuals who have completed a nursing program and passed the registration exam can use the title.
Q: What is the role of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
A: The CNO regulates the nursing profession in Ontario, ensuring nurses practice safely and meet the required standards to protect public safety.
Q: What is the General Class in nursing?
A: The General Class includes both Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs). Most nurses in Ontario practice in the General Class.
Q: What is the Extended Class in nursing?
A: The Extended Class is for Nurse Practitioners (NPs). These nurses have additional education and training beyond the general class.
Q: What are the 8 requirements to register in the General Class as a nurse in Ontario?
A: To register in the General Class, candidates must meet 8 specific requirements. You can find more details on the CNO website under the “General Class Registration Requirements.”
Q: What are the three categories of nurses in Ontario?
A: The three categories of nurses are Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).
Q: What is the difference between RPN, RN, and NP?
A:
RPNs complete an approved college diploma program.
RNs complete an approved university degree program.
NPs are RNs who have worked for 1-2 years and completed a Master’s degree Nurse Practitioner program.
Q: How many levels of nursing care are there?
A: There are five levels of healthcare, although they aren’t specifically listed in the provided information. Would you like to explore these levels further?
Q: What are the five levels of nursing care?
The five levels of healthcare are:
Health Promotion - Focuses on teaching and helping people maintain healthy lifestyles.
Disease Prevention - Involves strategies to prevent illness and injury, including immunizations and screenings.
Diagnosis and Treatment - Involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical conditions.
Rehabilitation - Focuses on helping patients recover and regain function after illness or injury.
Palliative Care - Focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and suffering of serious illnesses, ensuring comfort and quality of life.
Q: Who said, “Nursing is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts”?
A: Florence Nightingale.
Q: What is the Science of Nursing?
The science of nursing includes learning about human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, nursing theory, communication skills, and the regulations governing the nursing profession. It also involves ongoing education, professional development, and evidence-based practice.
Q: What is the Art of Nursing?
A: The art of nursing involves the experience of caring for patients, understanding their individual needs, goals, and strengths, and using this knowledge to provide personalized care.
What does “the experience of caring” mean in nursing?
A: It refers to understanding and empathizing with patients’ needs, using both scientific knowledge and communication skills to provide personalized and compassionate care.
Q: What happens if a nurse only knows the science of nursing?
A: If a nurse only knows the science, their care may be technically correct but impersonal, focusing on conditions rather than the individual needs of the patient.
Why is it important for nurses to understand their values, beliefs, and attitude
It helps nurses understand how their personal views shape their care, and self-awareness improves their ability to provide compassionate, effective care to diverse patients.
Q: What are values in nursing?
Values are enduring concepts of right and wrong, often resistant to change, and are instilled during early interpersonal relationships, such as with family.
Q: What are beliefs in nursing?
Beliefs are the ways in which we structure our understanding of reality, often based on past experiences, faith, or assumptions, and may or may not be true.
Q: What are attitudes in nursing?
A: Attitudes are learned predispositions that reflect how we feel about people, objects, or ideas, and are more likely to change than values or beliefs.
Q: What are some essential nursing values?
Altruism - Selfless concern for others’ well-being.
Autonomy - The right to make decisions about one’s own care.
Dignity - The right to be valued and treated ethically.
Integrity - Being honest and having strong moral principles.
Nonmaleficence - Doing no harm or minimizing harm to achieve the best outcomes.
Q: What is the difference between personal and professional values?
Personal values are influenced by society, family, and individual experiences.
Professional values come from the nursing profession, socialization into the field, and adherence to the nursing Code of Ethics.
Q: What does client autonomy mean in nursing?
A: Client autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own healthcare decisions without undue influence from healthcare providers.
