Dr. Haynes – Nursing 100 – Exam 1 – Flashcards
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scientific knowledge of nursing based on theories, science, rationale, and evidence based information of the nursing curriculum.
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Theory/Didactic nursing course
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art of nursing based on performance, compassion, caring, and touch information based on the nursing curriculum
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Clinical/Practicum nursing course
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-Practical Nursing -Nightingale Schools
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Early 1900s
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apprentice, nuns, sitters, caregivers, and handmaidens
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Practical Nuring
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Based around practice with instructions focused on hygiene and task competence
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Nightingale Schools
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First training school at St. Thomas Hospital in London (Nightingale)
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1860
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First nursing program in a collegiate setting opened at the University of Minnesota but offered not degree at the end of completion
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1909
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Yale University opened the first separate department of nursing and offered the first BSN degree (BSN programs were developed so that nurses could provide more comprehensive and compassionate care based on the science and art of nursing)
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1924
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2 years of arts and science and 2 years of nursing courses and a completions of 126-136 credits
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BSN degree requires 2 years of what?
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A law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to solve the nurse shortage problem in the US. The law called for establishment of student loan funds, cooperation of the public, and private non-profit schools of nursing.
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The Nurse Training Act of 1964
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a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner that consists of quality nursing care and ethical obligations of the profession
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The Code of Ethics for Nursing
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Professions values that influence behavior. Without these values people may lack the direction and critical thinking skills necessary and very important for the profession.
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Essential Nursing Values and Behaviors
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-altruism (selflessness) -autonomy (independence) -human dignity -social justice
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Essential Nursing Values and Behaviors for the ULL Nursing Department (found in the mission statement)
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Was first endorsed and published by AACN in 1998.
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Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
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serves as the educational framework for preparation of professional nursing
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Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
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Recognizes the essentiality of nursing in the success of reforming the U.S. health care system
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Institutes of Medicine (IOM) Report (2010)
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Reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues that should be reviewed by a state board
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American Nursing Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice (2010)
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The organization of deans and directors of baccalaureate and high-degree nursing programs: establishes standards for programs concerned with legislative issues that pertain to professional nursing education and publishes the Journal of Professional Nursing, Essentials of Baccalaurete Education and other documents pertaining to to the BSN and high-degree education
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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The major national nursing organization concerned with a broad scope of practical issues: standard of practice, scope of practice, ethics, legal, and employment issues; a federation of state nurses associations; and publications relate to an array of practice issues and standards.
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American Nurse Association (ANA)
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A subsidiary of the AACN with responsibility for establishing and implementing standards and criteria and for accreditation of baccalaureate and graduate degree in programs of nursing
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Commissions on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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The national organization of nurse educators with long-standing commitment to four types of basic programs (LPN, diploma, ADN, and BSN): includes lay citizens concerned with nursing and health care on its board; has councils for nursing informatics, research in nursing education, wellness centers and multiple types of print publications; initiated a certification program and examination to certify excellence of nursing educators and establishment the Centers for Excellence for nursing programs that meet designed standards
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National League for Nursing
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Characterized as authentic respect for others when expressing disagreement, disparity, or controversy. *RESPECT*
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Civil Behavior
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There is a zero tolerance. You are required to meet with the course faculty, semester coordinator, BSN coordinator, and/or the Department. Penalties may include formal reprimand, a grande of "F" in the course
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Penalty for Uncivil Behavior
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1. prepare leaders in professional nursing who are responsible for the health needs of diverse cultures through delivery of evidence-based practice 2. safe and high quality care 3. meaningful use of informatics and patient care technology
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What is the mission of the department of nursing?
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quality education, research, scholarship, and service
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The mission is actualized through faculty commitment to what?
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*altruism*, *autonomy*, human dignity, integrity, and social justice
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What values are the faculty dedicated to fostering?
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scholarship, education, research, and service
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What makes nursing a profession?
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knowledge, skills, and attitude
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What does KSA stand for?
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career marketability, professional identity, ethical standards, motivation for scholarship, and continued learning
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What are examples of professional attitudes?
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altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice
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What are examples of professional values?
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Dr. Gail Poirrier 202
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Who is the Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health? Room?
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Dr. Melinda Oberleitner 204
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Who is the Associate Dean?
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Dr. Lisa Broussard 203
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Who is the BSN Department Head? Room?
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Harrington 201
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Who is the BSN Coordinator? Room?
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a minimum of a C, a 77, and a 2.800 GPA
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In order to progress to the next level of nursing, what do you need?
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twice
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How many times can a student enroll in a required course?
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only the first two
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What KNEA courses will be calculated in the GPA?
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only the cumulative
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In the event of enrollment limitation, which GPA will be considered?
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2
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How many required nursing courses can a student repeat?
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2
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How many required non nursing courses can a student repeat?
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they will no longer be permitted to major in nursing at UL
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What happens if a student fails or withdraws from a course more than one time?
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level 1
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What type of background check is required for all student prior to admission to Nursing 208?
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no
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Are grades in nursing rounded?
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they may begin to take the exam only if no other student has completed the test and left the exam room
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What happens if a student is late on the day of an exam?
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they will receive a 0
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What happens if a student misses an exam for an unexcused absence?
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3% 0% for participation
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if a student is absent one time? 2 Times
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the instructor may recommend that the student be dropped or failed
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What happens if a student is absent in excess of 10% of the total course hours?
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1. Documented evidence of illness preventing full participation in class or clinical activities 2. Documented evidence of death in the immediate family 3. Approved attendance at University sponsored activities 4. Other situations approved at the discretion of the BSN coordinator
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In what situations will absences be excused?
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Instructor > Course/Semester Coordinator > BSN Coordinator > Department Head > Associate Dean > Dean > University Ombudsman
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What is the appeals chain?
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attend an advising session and sign a ULL academic advising form each semester
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Students must attend/do what before they can register for classes?
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Laura Stelly
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Who works in the Computer and Visual Aid Lab?
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Amanda Menard vlw 218
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Who works in the Computer Lab? room?
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Cheryl Mack
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Who works in the LRC?
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Florence Nightingale
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Who defined nursing over 100 years ago?
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the act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery
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Florence Nightingale's definition of nursing
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1. protection, promotion, and optimization of health abilities 2. prevention of illness and injury 3. alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response 4. advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
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American Nurses Association's definition of nursing
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1. nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings 2. nursing includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people
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World Health Organization's definition of nursing
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1. nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings 2. nursing encompasses advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policies, and patient and health system management
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International Council of Nurses' definition of nursing
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1. Care provider 2. Educator and counselor 3. Client advocate 4. Change agent 5. Leader and manager 6. Researcher 7. Coordinator of the inter professional health care team
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What professional nursing roles are there?
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2.8 million
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As of 2013, how many RN's are in the US?
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44.6
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As of 2013, what was the average age of RN's?
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9.1%
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As of 2013, the number of male RN's increased to what?
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25%
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As of 2013, how many RN's are not white?
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55%
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As of 2013, how many nurses have a minimum of a BSN?
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15%
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As of 2013, RN's age 30 and younger have increased to what?
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clients who suffer an infection while in the hospital are comprehensively comprehensively reviewed to ensure prompt and accurate treatment and timely containment of the client's infection so that it is not passed to other clients or staff
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infection control
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1. hospice nurse 2. informatics nurse specialist 3. occupational health opportunities 4. quality manager 5. case manager 6. flight nurse 7. telehealth nurse 8. forensic nurse 9. school nurse 10. travel nurse 11. faith community nurse 12. nursing educator
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What variations of traditional roles in nursing are there?
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1. the helping role 2. the teaching-coaching function 3. the diagnostic and patient monitoring function 4. effective management
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What are the roles of professional nurses?
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1. AACN - essentials of BSN Education for Professional Practice 2. LSBN - Louisiana State Practice Act 3. UL - Nursing Department Mission Statement
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What are the 3 BSN Curriculum Components?
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9
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How many BSN Curriculum essentials are there?
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practice-focused outcomes that integrate knowledge, skill, and attitude
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What do the BSN curriculum essentials include?
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1. practice within complex healthcare systems 2. assume roles as a member of a profession and a provider/designer/manager/coordinator of care
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Achievement of BSN curriculum essentials enable graduates to do what?
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visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
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What types of learning styles are there?
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remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create
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What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
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cramming
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Example of short-term memory.
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retention, unlimited space, meaningful
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Example of long-term memory.
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1. minimum: a zero for that grade 2. maximum: dismissed from the university
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What are the minimum and maximum punishments for plagiarism?
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an authentic respect for others when expressing disagreement, disparity, or controversy
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What is civil behavior?
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time, presence, a willingness to engage in genuine discourse, and a sincere intention to seek common good
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What does civil behavior involve?
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showing disregard and insolence for others and causing an atmosphere of disrespect, conflict, and stress
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What is incivility?
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rude, discourteous speech or behavior, demonstrated by students or faculty, that violates the norms of a mutual respect in the teaching-learning environment
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What is academic incivility?
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concerned for the welfare of others
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altruism
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right to self determination
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autonomy
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respect for inherent worth or uniqueness
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human dignity
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acting in accordance with code of ethics
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integrity
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acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of race, etc.
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social justice
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research and describe findings and look for opportunities to improve care
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quality management
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intravenous team, intravenous therapies, osmotic care, counseling, support groups, health education related to a specific area
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Specific Client Services
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trama nurse coordinator, responsible for the coordination and integration, oversees the patient's whole treatment, expertese
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coordinator postions
