nursing foundations

Question 1

ANA (American nursing association) is known for creating:

Answer 1

is a set of nursing standards that are contained within the nursing scope and standards of practice
-lobby for major issues such as the whistleblower protection

Question 2

The academy of nursing

Answer 2

is an organization whose goals include advocating for healthcare reform

Question 3

The NSNA national student nurses association

Answer 3

provides scholarships, leadership opportunities, and networking among nursing professionals

Question 4

the national academy of medicine

Answer 4

provides objective data to improve the overall health of society

Question 5

advanced beginner nurse

Answer 5

requires the support of more advanced nurses

Question 6

proficient nurse

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can understand the desired outcomes of a situation and can respond to changing situations.
-capable of prioritizing

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competent nurse

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prioritize task by drawing on experiences

Question 8

novice nurse

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new nurse

Question 9

the state nurse practice act

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states the rules and regulations surrounding the practice of nursing set forth by each state

Question 10

the national league for nursing

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is a governing organization that sets standards and monitors and regulates nursing practice and nursing education that applies to all nurses

Question 11

case manager

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coordinates the interprofessional team to work toward achieving mutual goals for the client

Question 12

Florence Nightingale

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first to use evidence based practice

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Clara Barton

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founded the american red cross and creating a center for locating missing soldiers

Question 14

Dorthea Dix

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mental health advocate

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Eddie Bernice Johnson

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first nurse to be elected to congress

Question 16

nurse advocate

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provides a voice for clients who are unable to do it for themselves

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nurse collaborator

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communicating and sharing of ideas, policy, practices and research with peers and interprofessional team members

Question 18

change manager

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improves staff workflow and client outcomes through change

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health promoter

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promote health to support individuals taking care and control of their own physical and mental health

Question 20

nurse educator

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provide information on selected topics

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lifelong learning

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obtaining continuing education hours and staying on top of new evidence based practices

Question 22

health promotion

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empower clients to address and improve their health by eating healthy and working out

Question 23

health literacy

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capacity to obtain, communicate and understand basic health inormation

Question 24

competencies

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skills that require demonstrated proficiency to indicate the nurse can provide safe care