Nursing as a Profession Flashcards
Is protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through diagnosis, and treatment of human responses, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
Nursing
A disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards and posses specialized knowledge, skills, and education.
Profession
Criteria for profession
1.) Specialized Knowledge
2.) Formal Education
3.) Autonomy and Accountability
4.) Code of Ethics
5.) Service Orientation
6.) Professional Association
7.) Ongoing Research
8.) Social Recognition
9.) Advocacy
Three major routes for RN Licensure completion:
Diploma Programs, Associate Programs,
Nursing programs, which originated in the early 1950s, and are the first and only educational programs for nursing that were systemically developed from planned research and controlled experimentation.
Associate Degree Programs
Graduate students in associate degrees recieve an ______________, or an ________________, _________________, or _______________ degree with a ___________________.
Associate degree in nursing (ADN), or an associate of arts (AA), associate of science (AS), or an associate in applied science (AAS) degree with a major in nursing.
The dominant nursing programs and the major source of nursing graduates from late 1800s until the mid 1960s.
DIploma Programs
Are hospital based educational programs that provide rich clinical experiences for nursing students. These programs are often associated with colleges or universities.
Diploma Programs
At the end of the Licensed Practical (vocational) Program, graduates must take the ___________ to obtain licensure as a practical or vocational nurse.
NCLEX - PN
Practical nurses work in what settings and are supervised by?
Hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, ambulatory care, and hospice. They are supervised by an RN (registred nurse).
What is “specialized knowledge” in Nursing?
Nursing is based on a well-defined body of knowledge delivered from nursing theories, research, and evidenced-based practices.
What does ANA and ICN stand for?
American Nurses Association and International Council of Nurses.
Nursing adheres to a set of ethical principles, outlined by organizations such as the ANA and the ICN, Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, and RA no. 9173.
Code of ethics
Code of ethics laws in the Philippines?
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 and Republic act no. 9173.
Characteristics of Nurse
1.) Compassion and Empathy
2.) Strong Communication Skills
3.) Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving skills
4.) Attention to detail
5.) Adaptability and Flexibity
6.) Teamwork and Collaboration
7.) Physical and Emotional Resilience
8.) Lifelong Learner
9.) Advocacy
Autonomy and Accountability
A nurse exercises independent decision-making skills within their scope of practice and are accountable for their decisions.
What is service orientation?
Nurses focus on providing care and promoting health, prioritizing the wellbeing of individual and communities.
Critical thinking and Problem-Solving skills
Nurses need to assess situations skills, make informed decisions, and implement appropriate interventions.
Adaptability and Flexibility
The healthcare environment can be unpredictable, so nurses must be adaptable and able to respond to changing situations effectively.
Advocacy
Nurses advocate for their patient’s rights needs and well-being.
