History Flashcards
How did Rufaida Al-Aslamyia’ develop Nursing skills?
Her father was a healer. She assisted him and developed nursing skills
What are Rufaida Al-Aslamyia’s contributions to the history of nursing?
- She began to train women and young girls in the arts of nursing.
- Developed the 1st code of nursing conduct and ethics
- On holy wars, she provided care to Muslim army during battle and after. Used to set up tents near mosques to provide care and health education
What are the two entry levels of Nursing?
RN’s (Registered Nurse) & LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurses)
What’s the difference between an RN & LPN/LVN?
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated or successfully passed a nursing program from a recognized nursing school and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized licensing body to obtain a nursing license.
Both LVNs and LPNs provide basic care to nursing patients and work under nurses with more advanced titles, like a registered nurse (RN). They monitor patients’ health by checking their blood pressure, body temperature, and other vital signs. Provide basic patient care and comfort, including changing bandages and helping with bathing or dressing
What are the examinations for licensing nurses?
- Nclex
- Licensure
- Mutual Recognition
Types of Nursing Education :
- Practical or vocational nursing - A vocational or licensed practical nurse attends school for one to two years. Once they graduate and become certified, they are able to provide basic nursing care in a variety of medical environments. (1-2 years)
- Registered Nursing - which can be achieved through a Diploma, Associate degree or Baccalaureate. (2-4 year degree in nursing science)
- Graduate Nursing - Master & Doctoral.
Continuing Education
It is a variety of types of post-secondary learning options, including degree programs, online courses, career training and more. The registered nurse seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.
In-service Education
A specific type of CE program that is offered by an employer. It is designed to upgrade the knowledge or skills of employees.
Definitions of Nursing & Nursing Practices
- Caring
- Art/science (creativity & innovation)
- Protection
- Promotion of health & wellness
- Optimization of health & abilities
- Preventions of illness & injury (immunizations, prenatal and infant care)
- alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response.
- advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
- Restoration of health by providing direct care, preforming diagnostic and
assessment procedures, consulting,
teaching, and rehabilitation. - care for the dying.
- change agent (creates positive change in people’s habits & actions)
- Teacher
- Communicator
- Counselor
- Leader
- Manager
- Case manager
- Research consumer
Who are the recipients of nursing care?
- Patient ( consumer) - an individual who is waiting for or undergoing medical treatment and care.
- Client - an individual who engages the
advice or services of another who is
qualified to provide this service
Settings for nursing
- Acute care hospitals
- Clients’ homes
- Community agencies
- Ambulatory clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
- Nursing practice centers
Who sets standards of nursing practice?
- Standards of nursing practice are developed by the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) which provides guidelines for nursing performance.
- Specialty nursing organizations foster excellence in specialty practice when they provide purposeful programs and promote study for all nurses by offering continuing education and self-assessment examinations and educational publications.
Expanded career roles :
- Nurse practitioner
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Nurse anesthetist
- Nurse midwife
- Nurse researcher
- Nurse administrator
- Nurse educator
- Nurse entrepreneur
- Forensic nurse
Criteria of a profession
- Ongoing research
- Code of ethics
- Autonomy
- Professional organization
- Prolonged, specialized education,
knowledge, and expertise about the role to be performed (Body of knowledge) - Service orientation
Factors Influencing Contemporary
Nursing Practice
- Nursing workforce issues and challenges
- Healthcare system reform
- Quality and safety in healthcare
- Consumer demands
- Family structure
- Internet and telehealth
- Legislation
- Collective bargaining
- Nursing association
