NR 222 Exam 3 2024

definition of nursing - diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness. characteristics of a profession - -requires extended education -requires a body of knowledge -provides a specific service -has autonomy -incorporates a code of ethics require a body of knowledge - Nurses are responsible for obtaining and maintaining specific knowledge and skills. -provide care and comfort to emphasize health promotion and illness prevention. Autonomy - scope and standards of practice. -to improve the health and well being of all individuals, communities, and population through the significant and visible contributions of registered nursing using standards based practice. Professional Standards - -ANA code of ethics -Nurse Practice Acts -Nursing Process Nursing process #1 - ASSESSMENT -the RN collects data pertinent to the patients health and or situation Nursing process #2 - DIAGNOSIS -RN analayzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues Nursing process #3 - OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION -The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation. Nursing process #4 - PLANNING -the RN develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcome. Nursing process #5 - IMPLEMENTATION -coordination of care -health teaching and promotion -consultation -prescriptive authority and treatment Nursing process #6 - EVALUATION -The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Nurse Practice Acts - NPAs regulate the scope of nursing practice and protect public health, safety, and welfare. This protection includes shielding the public from unqualified and unsafe nurses. ANA Code Of Ethics - Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements is a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities that provide quality nursing care; it also outlines the ethical obligations of the profession Professional Roles - Advocate consultant care giver educator researcher Professional Responsibility - Provide care and comfort and to emphasize health promotion and illness prevention.