Leadership and professionalism Flashcards
What is the Nurse practice act ?
to protect public from the nurse
What is the purpose advocacy?
promotes occupational safety and health of nurses
use nurse practice acts and other legislative and regulatory protection
magnet hospitals
successful retention program, promotes standards for professional nursing practice, recognizing quality, excellence, and service
What are some issues in the workplace?
retention
Turnovers
shortages
diversity
nurse fatigue
Authoritarian
makes all decisions with no staff input
motivates by coercion
Democratic
encourages staff involvement
motivates by supporting staff achievements
Laissez-faire
provides little direction or guidance
will forgo decision-making
What are three major areas required for effective leadership?
Technical skills
human skills
conceptual skills
Explain technical skills
clinical expertise and nursing knowledge
Human skills
judgement to work with people in an effective leadership role
Conceptual skills
ability to understand the complexities of the overall organization
Can employers change your scope of practice?
no
they can only limit under their own policy
What is under the scope of an RN?
all new or unstable clients
initial teaching
analyze data
plan care
diagnose
evaluate care
IV push meds
IV drips
Blood
TPN
What is under the scope of an LVN?
can monitor meds
can administer fluids without additives
dressing changes
wound irrigation
suctioning
catheter
reinforce teaching
CANNOT DO WOUND ASSESSMENT
What is under the scope of an UAP?
bathing
ambulating
transport
repositioning
ROM
vital signs for stable patients
