Exam.
critical care nursing deals with - ANS human responses to critical illness or injury
inclusive of physiological and psychological
evolution of critical care began with - ANS polio unites
recovery rooms
coronary care units
started to see improvement of patient outcomes
role of professional organizations - ANS to support critical care nurses and practice
largest specialty organization in the world - ANS american association of critical care
nurses
american association of critical care nurses role / mission - ANS provide knowledge,
influence and resources to those caring for acutely and critically ill patients
4 values of the AACN - ANS 1. accountability
2. collaboration
3. leadership
4. innovation
AACN- Synergy model - ANS created a healthcare system driven by patient and family
needs to drive competencies of nurses
purpose of a critical care certification - ANS validate knowledge
, promote professional excellence
help nurses to maintain up to date knowledge
who oversees the critical care certification process - ANS AACN certification corporation
critical care certification is based on - ANS the AACN synergy model
different types of certification and who obtains them - ANS CCRN = for nurses who
provide care of critically ill adult, peds or neonatal
CCRN-E for nurses who work in eICUs
PCCN - for nurses who provide acute care in progressive care, or tele
what is the key to focus on quality and safety - ANS COMMUNICATION like SBAR
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) 6 core competencies that provide the
foundation for quality care - ANS 1. patient centered care
2. teamwork and collaboration
3. EBP
4. quality improvement
5. safety
other organizations that focus on quality and safety - ANS 1. institute for healthcare
improvement
2. joint commission national patient safety goals
slide - ANS 16
what 3 things form post intensive care syndrome - ANS 1. disability and weakness