Chapter 1 Nursing Today –
Fundamentals of Nursing
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, what is nursing? Nursing is an art and a science. As an art, nursing involves learning to deliver care
with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity and individuality
Nursing practice is based on? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
what are nurses responsible for? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
as a student, what is important to understand? As a student it is important for you to understand the scope of professional nursing
practice and how nursing influences the lives of your patients, their families, and
their communities.
what does health care advocacy group recognize? Health care advocacy groups recognize the importance of the role high-quality
professional nursing plays in a nation's health care.
why is nursing both an art and a science? Because nursing is both an art and a science, nursing practice requires a blend of
current knowledge and practice standards with an insightful and compassionate
approach to your patients' health care needs. Your care must reflect the needs and
values of society and professional standards of care and performance, meet the
needs of each patient, and integrate evidence-based findings to provide the highest
level of care.
When caring for a patient with a pressure injury, what do evidence-based practice guidelines from professional organizations, such as the
you use? Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) to individualize wound
care interventions.
does clinical expertise take time and commitment? yes
Novice Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no
previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to
now practice in home health). The learner learns via a specific set of rules or
procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear.
Advanced Beginner A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This experience
may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful
aspects or principles of nursing care.
Competent A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients
(e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent
practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. In
this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all types of psychomotor skills
required by this specific group of patients.
Proficient A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position. This
nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire
situation, and can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous
experiences to a situation. This nurse focuses on managing care as opposed to
managing and performing skills.
Expert A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on
multiple dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at identifying both patient-
centered problems and problems related to the health care system or perhaps the
needs of the novice nurse.
Fundamentals of Nursing
11th Edition 2026 | Practice
Questions, Answers &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, what is nursing? Nursing is an art and a science. As an art, nursing involves learning to deliver care
with compassion, caring, and respect for each patient's dignity and individuality
Nursing practice is based on? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
what are nurses responsible for? a body of knowledge and evidence-based practices that are continually changing
with new discoveries and innovations.
as a student, what is important to understand? As a student it is important for you to understand the scope of professional nursing
practice and how nursing influences the lives of your patients, their families, and
their communities.
what does health care advocacy group recognize? Health care advocacy groups recognize the importance of the role high-quality
professional nursing plays in a nation's health care.
why is nursing both an art and a science? Because nursing is both an art and a science, nursing practice requires a blend of
current knowledge and practice standards with an insightful and compassionate
approach to your patients' health care needs. Your care must reflect the needs and
values of society and professional standards of care and performance, meet the
needs of each patient, and integrate evidence-based findings to provide the highest
level of care.
When caring for a patient with a pressure injury, what do evidence-based practice guidelines from professional organizations, such as the
you use? Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) to individualize wound
care interventions.
does clinical expertise take time and commitment? yes
Novice Beginning nursing student or any nurse entering a situation in which there is no
previous level of experience (e.g., an experienced operating room nurse chooses to
now practice in home health). The learner learns via a specific set of rules or
procedures, which are usually stepwise and linear.
Advanced Beginner A nurse who has had some level of experience with the situation. This experience
may be only observational in nature, but the nurse is able to identify meaningful
aspects or principles of nursing care.
Competent A nurse who has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years. This nurse
understands the organization and specific care required by the type of patients
(e.g., surgical, oncology, or orthopedic patients). This nurse is a competent
practitioner who is able to anticipate nursing care and establish long-range goals. In
this phase the nurse has usually had experience with all types of psychomotor skills
required by this specific group of patients.
Proficient A nurse with more than 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position. This
nurse perceives a patient's clinical situation as a whole, is able to assess an entire
situation, and can readily transfer knowledge gained from multiple previous
experiences to a situation. This nurse focuses on managing care as opposed to
managing and performing skills.
Expert A nurse with diverse experience who has an intuitive grasp of an existing or
potential clinical problem. This nurse is able to zero in on the problem and focus on
multiple dimensions of the situation. This nurse is skilled at identifying both patient-
centered problems and problems related to the health care system or perhaps the
needs of the novice nurse.
