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What is nursing?

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Nursing is caring.

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Who founded modern nursing?

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Florence Nightingale

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When was modern nursing founded?

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Mid 19th Century

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What is the Latin word from which “Nursing” was derived?

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Nutrix

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What is the meaning of “Nutrix”?

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To Nourish

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What is the ICN?

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International Council of Nursing

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When did the ICN define nursing?

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2002

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What is the definition of nursing by the ICN?

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Nursing is the autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages…

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What is RA 9173?

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It is the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002.

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According to RA 9173, what is the definition of nursing?

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Nursing is a profession that provides care to individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover health and quality of life…

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What are the 4 concepts of the Nursing Paradigm?

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Person, Environment, Health, and Nursing

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Define “Person” according to the Nursing Paradigm.

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A person is the recipient of nursing care.

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What are the 4 things that must be considered in taking care of a person?

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Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

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Define “Environment” according to the Nursing Paradigm.

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The environment is the external and internal surroundings that affect the person.

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Define “Health” according to the Nursing Paradigm.

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Health is a dynamic state of well-being that varies along a continuum from wellness to illness.

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Define “Nursing” according to the Nursing Paradigm.

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Nursing is an art and it includes the roles of being a caregiver, educator, communicator, and manager,

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What are the 3 nursing competencies?

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Knowledge, skills, and attitude.

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What is nursing theory?

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Nursing theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions that provide a systematic framework…

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What are the 4 key concepts of Nursing Theory?

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The 4 key concepts of nursing theory are concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions.

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What are “concepts” in Nursing Theory?

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Concepts are fundamental ideas or elements that are central to the theory.

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What are “definitions” in Nursing Theory?

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Definitions are specific explanations of the concepts used in the theory.

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What are “relationships” in Nursing Theory?

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Relationships are descriptions of how the concepts are related to one another.

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What are “assumptions” in Nursing Theory?

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Assumptions are beliefs or statements taken for granted within the theory.

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What are the 4 purposes of Nursing Theory?

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The 4 purposes of Nursing Theory are:

  1. Guiding Practice
  2. Educating Nurses
  3. Advancing Research
  4. Improving Patient Care
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What is the biomedical model?

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The biomedical model has influenced the development of nursing theories.

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