Professionalism In Nursing Flashcards
What is a Novice?
a student or nurse in a new field of practice
What are the characteristics of a Novice?
inexperienced
task oriented
learning the rules
What is an advanced beginner?
new graduate or 6 months in a new unit
What are the characteristics of an advanced beginner?
focuses more on situations than a task
works to acquire in-depth experience
What is Competent?
2-3 years of experience
What are the characteristics of being competent?
same as an advanced beginner
What is proficient?
> 2-3 years experience
What are the characteristics of being proficient?
sees the situation as a “whole”
performs care faster and more efficiently
*can assist newer nurses
What is an Expert?
several years of experience
What are the characteristics of being an Expert?
diverse skills and knowledge
recognizes what is needed before conditions worsen
well-developed nursing intuition
determines relevant problems
What are the 6 elements of standards of practice?
Assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation
What happens during the assessment element?
the RN collects pertinent information relative to the patient’s health and/or situation
What happens during the diagnosis element?
the RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential problems and issues
What happens during the outcomes identification element?
the RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation
What happens during the planning outcome?
the RN develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes
What happens during the implementation element?
the RN implements the identified plan
What happens during the evaluation element?
the RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes (seeing how it works)
What are the 11 standards of professional performance?
ethics, culturally congruent care, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health
Autonomy
essential element
initiation of independent nursing interventions without medical orders
ex: putting O2 on a patient with low sats before getting an order
Accountability
professionally and legally answerable for the type and quality of nursing care provided
Caregiver
assists patients. regain health through the healing process, attain maximum level of function, and meet all needs
Advocate
protects the patient’s human and legal rights
assists the patient in asserting those rights when necessary
Educator
formal or informal
utilizes methods that are the patient’s preferences and incorporates the family
Communicator
Central to the nurse-patient relationship
allows nurse to identify the needs of their patients
Manager
provides for collaborative patient-centered care
coordination of unit or facility staff, policy, and budgetary responsibilities
