Section 1- Professional Nursing, Theories and Concepts Flashcards
What does is a theory
Describes, explains and predicts human behavior which can lead to better nursing care
Describe the importance of Florence Nightingale
-founder of modern nursing,
-began nursing research during the Crimean War
- noticed the relationship between the environment and health
Who is Dorothea Dix
established the Nurse Corps of the United States Army
what is Nightingale’s theory
Environmental Theory- care for the patient and if you give them light/ fresh air it will improve their wellbeing (the environment influences the well being of the patient, handwashing)
Who is Clara Barton
Established the American Red Cross
What is Peplau’s theory
focused on the interpersonal relationship- relationship with patient/nurse/family- develop interaction with the patient/nurse = important and it uses therapeutic communication. it helps the nurse take care of the concerns/needs of the patient.
Describe the Theory of Rogers
energy fields in the environment- idea that if people who are ill interact with the environment it will help them. Field = environment, therapeutic touch, the energy of being touched
Describe Rogers’ theory
the goal is to be able to help patients gain independence- nurses help them do things at home = help them feel better
Describe Orem’s theory
Self care theory
-what we do to help others achieve their self care needs, but also the idea of how we as nurses take care of themselves
Describe the theory of King
Goal attachment Theory- interaction influence between the patient/nuruse/ family to get the a better outcome by setting a goal
Describe the theories of Neuman and Roy
both ave theories that involve stress
-identify stress, analyze and help a person/ patient work through it
N- individual relationship to stress
R- adaptive response to the stress that helps lead to a better outcome
Describe Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and how is it important to nursing
- this theory establishes the priorities in care, what gets done first
1:physiological needs- needs to survive (breathing, food, water)
2. safety and security- ensure patient safety (answer call lights, fall risk procedures)
3. love and belonging- give people’s motivations to live (family, friends)
4. self-esteem- confidence, achievement. etc.
5. self-actualization- when a patient is at this point they fell intense joy and inspiration
ABCs and what is it used for
A-airway
B-breathing
C-Circulation
used in respiratory distress, airway obstruction and respiratory failure
CAB/ CABD
C-Chest Compression
A- Airway
B- Breathing
(D- Defibrillation)
used during cardiac arrest
responsibilities of the professional nurse with descriptions
caregiver- provide care
communicator- communicate with the patient, other team members, documentation
educator- teach patient on meds, disease and treatment
counselor- provide area to ventilate concerns/ anxiety
leader- person in charge
researcher- research to get a better outcomes
advocate- patient in pain, we call to dr. to fix it, call home nurses if needed
collaborator- work with dr. healthcare team when giving care
What is QSEN and why is it important
Quality and safety education for nurses
make the patient is safe in care, we need to keep up with knowledge, skills
made by the institute of medicine and Robert Johnson foundation
what is the general purpose of QSEN
to prepare nurses with the competencies necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care systems in which they work.
what does each competency include
Knowledge, skill and attitude (KSA)
what are some of the competencies that the QSEN tests
-patient/family centered care- all about the patient not nurse
-collaboration and teamwork- work with the team
- evidence based practice- huge- leads to better outcomes
-quality improvement- hos have committees to work to find solutions to issues
-safety- to keep patient safety, such as fall risk bands
- informatics- documented on the computer and able to use equipment
Patient center care
recognize the patient as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values and needs
teamwork and collaboration
a joint action by two or more people
-each person contributes
- joint decision making among all healthcare parties
evidence based practice
integrates best current evidence with expertise for optimal healthcare
quality improvement
-monitors outcome of care
-continuously improve quality and safety of the healthcare systems
-nurses and students are parts of the system and that affects outcomes
safety
minimizes harm to patient and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance
informatics
use info and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making
