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What are the characteristics of a nursing professional (Kelly's Criteria)? - ANSWER-Services provided are a service to humanity, specialized body of knowledge that is continually enlarged through research, services involve intellectual activities; accountability is a strong feature, practitioners are educated in an institution of higher learner, practitioners are more autonomous or independent, motivated by service, code of ethics to follow, association that encourages and supports high standards of nursing Describe the Scope and Standards of the practice of nursing. - ANSWER-Outlines expectations of professional role of nurses, establishes the responsibilities nurses are accountable for Why should we define nursing? - ANSWER-Clarifies purposes and functions, establishes parameters/boundaries, influences health policies at local/state/national levels, aid in developing educational curricula, definitions will continue to evolve. What is Florence Nightingale's definition of nursing? - ANSWER-Focused on the basic needs of the patient, "And what nursing has to do...is put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him" "I use the word nursing for want of a better. It has been limited to signify little more than the administration of medicines and the application of poultices. It ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet - all at the least expense of vital power to the patient." How did the post-World War II influence the definitions of nursing? - ANSWER-1. Added technology and skills 2. Recognized emotions as r/t health, illness, and nursing care 3. Many nurses began receiving Master's degrees -Wanted to test new ideas about nursing -Nursing Theory born List groups/organizations of nurses/nurse educators/people who have developed or attempted to develop definitions of nursing? - ANSWER- Why will definitions of nursing continue to be evolving? - ANSWER-Changing knowledge and skills, Individuals or groups cannot agree What is holistic nursing? - ANSWER-Nourishes the whole person Body, mind, and spirit 8 factors Contribute to holistic approach to nursing: 1. Nursing is an open system a. Freely interacts with, influences, and is influenced by many forces 2. Nursing provides several health care services including maintaining health, preventing disease, restoring health, and achieving a peaceful death 3. Nursing involves collaborating with patients and families 4. Nursing is involved with people at points along the health-illness continuum 5. Nursing care is provided regardless of diagnosis, differences, age, beliefs, gender, sexual preference, and other factors. Nursing supports the value, dignity, and uniqueness of every person and takes his or her culture and belief system into consideration. 6. Nursing requires advanced knowledge and skills 7. Nursing requires caring, compassion, and concern, respect and warmth. 8. Nursing links theory and research in an effort to answer difficult questions What is the definition of beliefs? - ANSWER-A belief represents the intellectual acceptance of something as true or correct Serves as a roadmap for critical thinking and decision-making Shown through attitudes and behaviors It is important to know and understand one's beliefs because the practice of nursing frequently challenges a nurse's beliefs. Nurses need to adopt non-judgmental attitudes towards patients' beliefs. What is the definition of values? - ANSWER-Values are freely chosen principles, ideals, or standards Gives meaning and direction to a person's life Abstract representation of what is right or desirable Values are developed as culture, society, and individuals change Assist in making day to day choices and decisions Nurses need to understand their own value system. o This is the first step in self-awareness, which is important in maintaining a non- judgmental approach to patients. What is the definition of the "philosophy of nursing?" - ANSWER-Philosophies of Nursing o Statement of beliefs about nursing o Expressions of values in nursing o Used for decision making and the practice of nursing Individual nurses' philosophies Collective philosophies - such as hospitals and schools of nursing What key terms are in the philosophy of nursing for Midlands Technical College's nursing program? - ANSWER-1. Support the mission of the college 2. Affirm the worth and dignity of the individual 3. Nursing is an art and a science with varying levels of practitioners 4. Education is a lifelong process 5. Nursing education includes preparation in general academics and technical skills. 6. Contains the scope of practice for the LPN and the RN List Nursing Journals. (Some the common nursing journals are listed in the Literature Paper Assignment. The library also has a list of nursing journals) - ANSWER-American Journal of Nursing ANS, Advances in Nursing Science AORN Journal (Assoc. of Operating Room Nurses) Australian Nursing Journal Cancer Nursing Clinical Nursing Research Critical Care Nurse Critical Care Nursing Quarterly Dermatology Nursing Evidence-Based Nursing Geriatric Nursing Heart and Lung Holistic Nursing Practice Home Healthcare Nurse Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship Journal of Association of Nurses in Aids Care Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing Journal of Gerontological Nursing Journal of National Black Nurses Association Journal of Neuroscience Nursing Journal of Nursing Administration What are the characteristics of a nursing journal article? - ANSWER-Present results of original research, conference proceedings and literature reviews Intended for specialized readers (nurses, doctors, students, etc.) May contain charts, graphs, or tables Written in a highly technical style Written for readers who have some prior knowledge of the subject Written by someone in the field (credentials are listed) Contains jargon specific to author's field Published by or in association with an academic institution or professional organization Articles are long in length Topic of article is narrowly focused and explored in-depth Contains footnotes or bibliography What are the characteristics of a magazine article? - ANSWER-Designed to inform or entertain Main purpose is to sell advertising Intended for general public Contain attractive or appealing colors, graphics and illustrations Written in a non-technical, easy-to-read style Prior knowledge of the topic not needed to understand the article Written by a journalist, freelance writer or anonymous author Topic of article is written in broad scope Published by a commercial organization Does not contain a bibliography