Outline Unit 1 Flashcards
initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical records
autonomy
reasonably independent and self-governing in decision making
reach through experience, advanced education
professionally and legally responsible for the type and quality of nursing care provided
accountability
code of ethics and legal aspects of nursing
ANA - American Nurses Association
NPA - Nurse Practice Act
regulates the scope of nursing practice for the state and protects public health, safety, and welfare
NPA differs from
state to state
concepts for a critical thinker
truth seeking open-mindedness analytic approach systematic approach self-confidence inquisitiveness maturity
critical thinker reflecting on your own judgments
maturity
being eager to acquire knowledge and learn explanations
inquisitiveness
trust own reasoning processes
self-confidence
organized and focused critical thinker
systematic approach
alert to potentially problematic situations
analytic approach
tolerant to diff views and clearly know the views of PT
Open-mindedness
be courageous, honest, and objective about asking questions
truth seeking
make more conscious effort to apply critical thinking BC initially you are more task oriented and trying to learn how to organize nursing care activities
Level 1 basic critical thinking
develop new thought or idea based on your experience and knowledge over time
Level 2 Complex critical thinking
anticipate the need to make choices without assistance from others - accept accountability for decisions you make
Level 3 commitment critical thinking
scientific method to critical thinking
- identify the problem
- collecting of data
- forming a question or hypothesis
- testing the questing or hypothesis
- evaluating results of the test or study
drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence and previous experience with the evidence
diagnostic reasoning and inference
requires careful reasoning so you choose the options for the best PT outcomes on the basis of PT condition and priority of the problem
Clinical decision making
components of critical thinking
- knowledge base
- experience
- competence
- attitude
- standards
visual representation of PT problems and interventions that illustrates and interrelationship
concept mapping
reasoning process used to reflect on and analyze thoughts, actions, and knowledge
developing critical thinking skills
decision making
responsibility, autonomy, authority, accountability
duties and activities an individual is employed to perform
responsibility
independent decisions about PT care
autonomy
legitimate power to give commands and make final decisions specific to give position
authority
answerable for the actions
accountability
leadership skills for nursing students
clinical care coordination, team communication, delegation, knowledge building
requires knowing which skills are transferable
delegation
improves PT care, improves efficacy, increased productivity
delegation