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Professionalism Flashcards

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Florence Nightingale was the first

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practicing epidemiologist

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Florence Nightingale organized the

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Nightingale School of Nursing

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Florence Nightingale was known as the

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lady with the lamp

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Florence Nightingale implemented

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rounding - checking on patients
sanitation - in battlefield hospitals during the Crimean War

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the earliest type of formal education was

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diploma programs at hospitals

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RN education

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2-year associate’s degree
2-year diploma
2-3 years baccalaureate’s degree

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RN graduate education master’s degrees

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education, management, advanced practice

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RN graduate education doctoral degrees

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PhD - doctor or nursing philosophy

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RN graduate education doctoral degrees

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PhD - doctor of nursing philosophy
DNP - doctor of nursing practice
DNS - doctor of nursing science

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nurse qualities

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current knowledge of practice standards
insightful and compassionate approach
critical thinking
organizational and speaking skills
clinical expertise
patience and competence
physical stamina

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nurse attributes

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emphasis on external expectations and tasks - perform the job
person and psychology of being a nurse - kind, patient, professional, compassionate
live according to principles - do the right thing
maintain life-long transformational growth - foster professional identity
assimilation of RN role - identifying a RN

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nurses are responsible and accountable to

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self, patients, and peers

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the patient is the ___ of nursing practice

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center

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the patient includes

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individuals, families and/or communities

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why define nursing?

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helps the public understand the value of nursing
differentiates activities of nursing from those of medicine
assists students with understanding what is expected of them

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what is a professional nurse?

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an art, learning to deliver care with compassion, caring and respect for each patient’s dignity and individuality
as art and science, meets the highest standards and benefits patients and families

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what is professional nursing?

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as a science, based on a body of knowledge and evidence-based practice

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what is nursing as a calling?

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a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by a conviction or divine influence

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definition of professional nursing from TBON

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the performance of an act requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill
performance is based on knowledge of biological, physical and social sciences
knowledge is acquired by completion of education in an approved school of professional nursing

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BNE regulates the ___

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practice of nursing in TX

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BNE protects the __

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public from unsafe practices

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BNE provides approval for __

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nursing education programs

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BNE issues __

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licenses to nurses - NCLEX
- new graduates
- renewals for licensed nurses

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registered nurses must complete __

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an educational format

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criteria for verification of nursing as a profession

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the knowledge of the group must be based on technical and scientific knowledge
the knowledge and competence of the members of the group must be evaluated by a community of peers
the group must have a service orientation and a code of ethics

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each state has a ____ that oversees the ___ and ___ of nurses utilizing the Nurse Practice Act

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regulatory body, practice and function

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the Board of Nursing is a state agency __

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empowered by Texas Legislature – amends the NPA

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NPA gives authority to __

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regulate the practice of nursing and the enforcement of law to the BNE

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nurses are ranked as the most

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trusted profession

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major goal of standards of practice and professional performance

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to improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations**
through the significant and visible contributions of registered nurses
using standards-based practice**

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goals of professional nursing organizations

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address member concerns, present educational programs, publish journals

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ANA standards of professional nursing practice

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represent the nursing process (critical thinking)
foundation of clinical decision-making for nurses

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elements of standards of practice

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assessment - RN collects data about patient
diagnosis - RN analyzes assessment data to determine problems
outcomes identification - RN identifies expected outcomes
planning - RN develops plan for strategies and alternatives

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advanced practice RNs

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clinical nurse specialist
nurse practitioner
certified nurse-midwife
certified registered nurse anesthetist

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ANA nursing practice

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promotes safe and ethical work environment
bolsters the health and wellness of nurses
facilitates healing
high standards of nursing practice
advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations**

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ANA standards of professional performance: elements

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ethics - principled nursing practice
advocacy - advocate for patient
communication - effective with patients and colleagues**
collaboration - key relationships with clients and others
leadership - leads within professional setting and profession
education - maintains an attitude and practice of continued learning**
evidence-based practice and research - utilization of best practices**
quality of practice - reviews own practice for meeting quality measures

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communication means

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effective with patients and colleagues

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education means

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maintains an attitude and practice of continued learning

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evidence-based practice and research means

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utilization of best practices

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International Council of Nurses (ICN) advocates for

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quality nursing care for all
sound health policies
advancement of nursing knowledge

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ICN federation has more than

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130 national nurses’ associations
represents 28 million nurses worldwide
operated by nurses

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Benner’s stages of nursing proficiency

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novice
advanced beginner
competent
proficient
expert

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novice

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student, nurse in new practice field
inexperienced, task-oriented, learning the rules

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advanced beginner

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new graduate
focuses more on situation rather than tasks, works to acquire in-depth experience

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competent

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2-3 years experience
focuses more on situation rather than tasks, works to acquire in-depth experience

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proficient

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more than 2-3 years experience
sees the situation as a whole, performs care faster and more efficiently, can assist newer nurses

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expert

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diverse skills and knowledge, several years experience
recognizes what is needed before conditions worsen, well-developed nursing intuition, determines relevant problems

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autonomy is the initiation of __

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independent nursing interventions without medical orders, essential element

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accountability is being professionally and __

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legally answerable for the type and quality of nursing care provided

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caregiver

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assists patients
-regain health through healing process
-attain maximum level of functioning
-meet needs (physical, emotional/social, spiritual)

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advocate

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protects patient’s human and legal rights
assists the patient to assert those rights when necessary

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educator

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formal or informal
utilizes methods that are the patient’s preferences
incorporates family

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communicator is central to __

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nurse-patient relationship as well as advocacy
allows the nurse to identify the needs of their patients
utilized with patients, families, colleagues, and the community

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manager provides for

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collaborative patient-centered care - safe, quality, positive patient outcomes
coordination of unit or facility staff, policy, and budgetary responsibilities

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specialty care types

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obstetrics, pediatrics, critical care, emergency care, peri-operative, psychiatric

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expanded career roles

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nurse educator, nurse administrator, nurse researcher, nurse informaticist, nurse entrepreneur

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independent practice nurses - APRNs

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clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
certified nurse prac (NP, FNP, PNP, WHNP)
certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)
certified nurse midwife (CNM)

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outcomes for APRNs

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patients cared for by APRNs show better patient outcomes
increased patient understanding and cooperation with treatments
decreased need for hospitalization

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functions of NAP

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vital signs, physical care (feeding, hygiene, ambulation), indirect duties (unit secretary duties)

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functions of LVN

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vital signs, physical care (feeding, hygiene, ambulation), sterile procedures, medications (all oral and non-oral and IV medications)

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RN specific skills

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assessment, care planning, implementation of provider’s orders, all IV meds/blood administration, patient education

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code of conduct

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set of guidelines that influences an employee’s actions in an organization
lays out company’s principles, standards and moral and ethical expectation

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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future of nursing
campaign for action

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Institute of Medicine are health care advocacy groups that support

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preparation of a professional workforce in a changing health care system
provides health promotion, illness prevention, care for complex needs

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National League for Nursing

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1st national organization to provide accreditation for nursing programs in all levels

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purpose of NLN

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maintain and improve the standards of nursing education
foster the development and improvement (hospital, industrial and public health, organized nursing services)

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what does NSNA do?

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works closely with ANA to represent the needs of nursing students

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purpose of NSNA

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maintain high standards of education in schools of nursing to assist with career development and preparation for practice

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practice specialty nursing organizations

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represent special interests from a practice perspective
provide educational opportunities for members
ex: AWHONN

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special interest nursing organizations

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addresses the special needs of nurses
ex: National Association of Hispanic Nurses

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magnet recognition is a

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credential award

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magnet recognition measures

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strength and quality of nursing

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magnet culture of excellence

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visionary leadership, strong representation, encouraging environment, empowering nurses in patient care, superior patient outcomes

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2022 trends in nursing

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nursing shortage
telehealth and tech
self care
increased specialization
increased education

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