Module 1-- test 1 material Flashcards
Who is Florence Nightingale?
The “1st professional nurse” 1st epidemiologist
What is Florence Nightingale most known for?
Florence Nightingale instituted sanitation. She realized that when things were clean her patient got well
Why was Florence Nightingale considered the 1st professional nurse
She was educated
What are the two types of formal education?
Diploma programs and Degree programs through academic settings
Name some of the qualities a nurse should have
Current knowledge of practice standards
Insightful and compassionate approach
Critical Thinking
Organized
Good communication
Clinical Experience
Patience and Competence
Physical stamina
During the professionalism lecture we talked about hard skills and soft skills what are some examples of hard skills?
Critical thinking, Admin meds, IV’s, foleys etc
During the professionalism lecture we talked about hard and soft skill what are some examples of soft skills?
Compassionate, Patience etc
In nursing what does being ethical look like?
Doing what is best, safe and right for the patient even when no one is watching
Who comes first in patient centered care?
The patient
When talking to the patient are you just speaking to the patient if family is present?
Unless specifically asked by the patient… you address both the patient and the family
What is a “professional” nurse?
A professional nurse can be defined as– an art, learning to deliver care with compassion, caring and respect for each patient’s dignity and inviduality.
What is one of the biggest skills that make us different from LVN’s?
Our ability to critcal think
What is one of the biggest skills that make us different from LVN’s?
Our ability to critically think
What is the Nurse Practice act?
Each state has a regulatory body that oversees the practice and function of nurses — The NPA– gives authority to regulate the practice of nursing and the enforcement of the law to the BNE. Essentially outlines what we can and cannot do as a nurse.
What does the scope of practice decision making model help you do as a Nurse?
It helps you assess the task, activity, procedure, role or intervention and if you should continue with performing said activity.
What is the BNE?
Board of Nursing Education
What does being an advocate for the patient mean to us as nurses?
Speaking up for the patient when we believe that something could be done better or something isn’t right with or for the patient.
Are you protected under the doctor if you do something that negatively impact the patient that you could have prevented?
No
Standards of Practice and Standards of professional performance— What are the major goals?
Improve the health and well-being of all individual, communites, and populations
using standard based practice
What is the nurse’s assessment?
The Rn collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients’ health or situation
What is the nurse’s diagnosis?
The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine problems
What is the nurses outcome/identification?
The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan invidulized to the patient or situation
What is the Nursing plan?
The RN develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
What is implementation in the nursing process?
The RN applies the identified plan– “action” phase. Coordinates care delivery and uses strategies to promote health and a safe enviroment