January 25

Question 1

Pomona good healthcare professional - 7

Answer 1

Life long learner, take active role in learning
Self management and coping skills
Interpersonal skills and Professionalism
Foster a team environment
Technical skill and knowledge
Extra effort and motivation
Ethical behavior - NO assisted suicide or home birth in NC

Question 2

Paths to RN - 3

Answer 2

Diploma - almost gone, historical
ADN - no Pathophys, Pharm, phasing out
BSN - 3 legs, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment

Question 3

Age of Nursing as a profession - 4

Answer 3

Need PhD, research in area to be profession
PhD started 1960-1980
DNP started 2004
Nursing as profession is very young

Question 4

Being a Professional Nurse requires - 9

Answer 4

Expertise - education and training in skill set
An appearance, demeanor
Reliability, Ethics, Poise, Etiquette, how Speak and write
Accountability
Try to suspend judgement

Question 5

Objective: Why is Nursing so critical to healthcare - 4

Answer 5

Nursing is boots on the ground
With the patient the most, first line
Observer of the patient condition
Coordinates care, the continuous link, “air traffic controller”