Nursing 115 Study Guide - Test #1
Overview Of Nursing As A Profession; Philosophies Of Nursing - Ch 3
1. What are the characteristics of a nursing professional (Kelly’s Criteria)?
● services provided are vital to humanity
● a special body of knowledge is continually enlarged through research
● services involve intellectual activities, responsibility (accountability) is a strong feature.
● practitioners are educated in institutions of higher learning
● Practitioners are more autonomous or independent
● practitioners are motivated by service (altruism)
● code of ethics to guide the decisions and conduct of its members
● There is an association that encourages and supports higher standards of practice
2. Describe the Scope and Standards of the practice of nursing.
Outlines the expectations of the professional role of the nurse and establishes the responsibilities
for which nurses are accountable.
Defining Nursing And Nursing’s Scope Of Practice: Ch 5
1. Study “Concepts and Challenges” at the end of the chapter.
2. Why should we define nursing?
Establishes purpose / functions, differentiates from other occupations, establishes parameters /
boundaries, influences health policies at local, state and national levels, used in laws and nurse
practical acts, aid in developing educational curricula and research agendas.
3. What is Florence Nightingale’s definition of nursing?
Simple, dealt with basic needs of the patients, nature acting upon him, use of fresh air, light,
warmth, cleanliness, quiet and proper diet, least expense of the patient.
4. How did the post-World War II influence the definitions of nursing?
Added technology and skills and recognized emotions as health, illness and nursing care.
5. List groups/organizations of nurses/nurse educators/people who have developed or attempted
to develop definitions of nursing?
Virginia Henderson, Dorothea Orem, Martha Roger, American Nurses Association, National
League of Nursing.
6. Why will definitions of nursing continue to be evolving?
Due to changing knowledge and skills and individuals not being able to agree
Philosophy Of Nursing: Ch 8
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Overview Of Nursing As A Profession; Philosophies Of Nursing - Ch 3
1. What are the characteristics of a nursing professional (Kelly’s Criteria)?
● services provided are vital to humanity
● a special body of knowledge is continually enlarged through research
● services involve intellectual activities, responsibility (accountability) is a strong feature.
● practitioners are educated in institutions of higher learning
● Practitioners are more autonomous or independent
● practitioners are motivated by service (altruism)
● code of ethics to guide the decisions and conduct of its members
● There is an association that encourages and supports higher standards of practice
2. Describe the Scope and Standards of the practice of nursing.
Outlines the expectations of the professional role of the nurse and establishes the responsibilities
for which nurses are accountable.
Defining Nursing And Nursing’s Scope Of Practice: Ch 5
1. Study “Concepts and Challenges” at the end of the chapter.
2. Why should we define nursing?
Establishes purpose / functions, differentiates from other occupations, establishes parameters /
boundaries, influences health policies at local, state and national levels, used in laws and nurse
practical acts, aid in developing educational curricula and research agendas.
3. What is Florence Nightingale’s definition of nursing?
Simple, dealt with basic needs of the patients, nature acting upon him, use of fresh air, light,
warmth, cleanliness, quiet and proper diet, least expense of the patient.
4. How did the post-World War II influence the definitions of nursing?
Added technology and skills and recognized emotions as health, illness and nursing care.
5. List groups/organizations of nurses/nurse educators/people who have developed or attempted
to develop definitions of nursing?
Virginia Henderson, Dorothea Orem, Martha Roger, American Nurses Association, National
League of Nursing.
6. Why will definitions of nursing continue to be evolving?
Due to changing knowledge and skills and individuals not being able to agree
Philosophy Of Nursing: Ch 8
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