Professionalism Flashcards
Who started the nursing profession? 
Florence Nightingale
She was born in Florence Italy, and grew up in England and a wealthy family.
What was Florence is accomplishments?
First practicing epidemiologists
First person to organize school of nursing
Nightingale school of nursing - st Thomas hospital (opened July 9th, 1860)
What did Florence implement?
Lady with lamb
Made round on soldiers at night
1st person to introduce sanitation (hand washing)
What are the qualities of nursing?
Compassionate and critical thinking and physical stamina
What is professionalism?
Responsible and accountable, to self patient and Peers
What is the center of care?
The patient
How would you define a nurse?
Helps the public understand value of nursing.
What is a nurse?
I science Art caring with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient.
Definition of a professional nursing Texas board of nursing
The performance of an act requiring sustained specialized JUDGMENT and skill
What does in NPA give authority to?
Authority to regulate the practice of nursing and the enforcement of law to the board of nursing
What is the major goal of standards n scope?
To improve health and well-being of all individuals and community, using standard based practice.
What is American nurses association?
Standard of professional nursing practice, represent critical thinking, n foundation of clinical decision, making for nurses.
Elements of standard of practice.?
Collects data from patient“assessment “, analyze to determine the problem“diagnosis “, identifies expected outcome and plan for the patient“outcome identifications “, and develops a plan that prescribes strategies to the best outcome“planning “,
Then the RN applies that identification plan “implementation “ , or engages to proceed “evaluation“
Implementation in advance practice
Clinical nurse, specialist, nurse practitioner, certified, nurse, midwife, certified, registered nurse, anesthetist
What are implementation in advanced practice nurse is able to do?
 Able to provide prescription new procedures, give referrals, provide treatment and therapy through American nurses association “federal law regulations“