Nursing basics Flashcards
Florence nightingale
To put patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him.. the environment
Cared for sick in Crimean war
Emphasized prevention, clean air, water and housing
Holistic
Treating the patients physical mental emotional spiritual and social self
Characteristics of collaboration
Clinical competence and accountability
Common purpose
Interpersonal competence and effective communication
Diverse knowledge and skills
Clara Barton
Started American Red Cross
Discipline
Specific field of study or branch of learning
Metaparadigm
Global set of concepts that identify and describe the central phenomena of discipline including :
- optimal functioning of patient
- how people interact w the environment
- illness and health promotion
- nursing role
Middle range theory
Moderately abstract theory with a limited number of variables
Dorothea Orem
Self care theory of nursing : self care, self care deficit and nursing systems
Eriksons psychosocial theory
Based on individuals interacting and learning about their world (stages of life)
Lewis change theory
A three step process; unfreezing, moving or change and refreezing
Paul’s critical thinking theory
Nurses analyze data, develop, implement and evaluate care plan
Rosenstocks health belief model
Perceived susceptibility
Perceived severity
Perceived barriers
Perceived benefits
Criteria for a profession
Body of knowledge and research Accountability Higher education Autonomy Code of ethics Professional organization Licensure Diversity
Standards or nursing published by ANA; standards of care
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementing Evaluation Outcomes identification
Standards or nursing published by ANA; professional performance
Ethics Ed action Ebp Quality of practice Communication Leadership Collaboration Environmental health Professional practice evaluation
