M14 — Nursing Flashcards
Can be described as a constantly evolving, highly specialized profession that encompasses health promotion, health prevention, and the care of physically ill, mentally ill, disabled, and dying people of all ages, communities, and health care settings
Nursing
The unique function of nurses ranges broadly from activities that what?
Contribute to the health, recovery, or dignified death of a patient to the development of policy, research, advocacy, and education.
They work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness
Registered Nurses
Evaluate the responsibilities of a nurse
- Conducting physical exams and collect detailed health care histories
- Collecting vital signs, draw blood, and other diagnostic tests
- Administering medications and other personalized treatments
- Coordinating care with a wide array of health care professionals and specialists
- Providing health promotion, counseling, and healthcare education to patients
Types of Registered Nurses
- Form the largest group of nurses
Hospital nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Most are staff nurses, who provide bedside nursing care and carry out the medical regimen prescribed by physicians
Hospital nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Usually assigned to groups of patients who require similar nursing care
Hospital nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Manage nursing care for residents with conditions ranging from convalescing from a fall or fracture to final stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Nursing home nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Assess residents’ needs, develop treatment plans, and supervise licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants
Nursing home nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- The only nurse trained to administer complex treatments such as starting intravenous fluids
Nursing home nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Spend most of their time on administration and supervision of other nursing personnel
Nursing home nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Provide periodic services, prescribed by a physician, to patients at home
Home health nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Care for and instruct patients and their families
Home health nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Care for a broad range of patients, such as those recovering from illnesses, cancer, and childbirth. They must be able to work independently
Home health nurse
Types of Registered Nurses
- Work in government and private agencies and clinics, schools, retirement communities, and other community settings
Public health nurses
Types of Registered Nurses
- Instruct individuals and families and other groups in health education, disease prevention, nutrition, child care, and home care of the sick or handicapped
Public health nurses
Types of Registered Nurses
- Arrange for immunizations, blood pressure testing, and other health screening
Public health nurses
Types of Registered Nurses
- Also work with community leaders, teachers, parents, and physicians in community health education
Public health nurses
Types of Registered Nurses
- Some work in health care, providing periodic services prescribed by a physician and instructing patients and families
Public health nurses
Types of Registered Nurses
- Care for patients who need constant attention
Private duty nurses