N110 Module 1 Clark College
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Clinical judgement
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observing, comparing, contrasting, evaluating client's conditions to determine whether change has occured.
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Critical thinking
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reflective thinking process that involves collecting info, analyzing its adequacy and accuracy and considering options.
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Problem solving
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process by which nurses consider an issue and attempt to find a satisfactory solution to achieve the best outcomes.
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Profession
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defined by a group that meets certain criteria.
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Discipline
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defined by a profession that has a domain of knowledge that has both theoretical and practical boundaries.
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Theoretical boundaries
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questions that arise from clinical practice and investigated through research.
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Practical boundaries
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current state of knowledge and research in the field. The facts that dictate good practice.
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Socialization
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Informal education that occurs as you move into your new profession
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Standards of practice
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a competent level of nursing practice and professional performance common to all RN's.
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Health
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state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Not just the absence of disease.
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Health promotion
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activities that foster the recipient's highest state of well being.
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Prevention
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focuses on avoidance of disease, infection and other comorbidities. Examples include teaching good hygiene practices and giving immunizations.
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Restoration
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activities that foster a return to health for those already ill. This requires direct care.
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Angel of Mercy
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Image of nurses with a strong link between nursing and religious orders.
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The handmaiden
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The male physician in the dominate role, with the female nurse waiting for the physician's orders or supporting the patient at the bedside while the physician provides care.
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The Battle Ax
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Image of nurse created as the influence of Christianity in nursing began to fade. People associated the duties performed by nurses as always causing pain.
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Naughty Nurse
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Nursing image arising from the image of nurse caring for patients in very intimate and personal setting. Patient is weak and vulnerable and may see the nurse in a position of power.
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Military Image
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Nurses were often seen in uniform on the battlefield. During the middle ages, the two biggest influences on nursing were the military and religion.
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Hospitalers
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specialized soldiers who at the end of battle returned to the outposts to care for the sick and injured.
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Licensed practical nurse
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a nurse who has completed a 1-year nursing program and has passed a licensing test. Able to work as a charge nurse at senior living facility. Collect data but not able to assess. Can give IM and sub-q injections, but not IV meds.
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Registered Nurse
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A nurse with a 2 year associate to 4 year bachelor degree or advanced degrees. Plans, organizes and provides direct patient care. Holistic care. Applies and uses research. Diagnoses and care plans.
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Educational programs for Registered nurses
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2-4 year program. BSN, MSN and doctoral degrees availble.
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ANA's five characteristics of registered nursing
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1. Nursing practice is individualized 2. Nurses coordinate care by establishing partnerships with persons, families, support systems. 3. Caring is central to the practice of the RN 4.RN's use the nursing process to plan and provide individualized care to hc consumers 5. A strong link exists between the professional work environment and the RN's ability to provide quality health care.
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ANA definition of nursing
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the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations.
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NLN-AC/ACEN
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Nat'l League for nurses. Goal is to maintain a universal standard of education. Help set policies for nursing education.
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ICN
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Represents nurses on a global level. Aims to ensure quality nursing care for all, supports global health policies that advance nursing and improve worldwide health, and strives to improve working conditions for nurses throughout the world.
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NSNA
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This organization was founded in 1952, a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. It is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. Membership open to all students enrolled in state-approved programs.
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CNA
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Requires certification. Perform ADL's. Nurse delegation. Gathers data.
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Nurse technician
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nursing student who is actively enrolled in a nursing program. you are not eligible until you have passed your first level. some hospitals require first two levels. can do things that you have been checked off of, with supervision of a RN.
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Nursing as a profession
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requires an education, involves specific skills, has standards of practice, follows a code of ethics and is held accountable to certain standards.
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Nine expanded roles of nursing
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1. Communicator 2. Client/family educator 3. Client advocate 4. Counselor 5. Change agent 6. Leader 7. Manager 8. Case Manager 9. Research consumer
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ANA
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American Nursing Association. Sets standards of practice. Advocates for better nursing work environments. Primary concern is for the good of the patient. Strong commitment to service. Believes in worth and dignity of patience.
