Davis Chapter 1: Nursing
Past & Present 2026 |
Nursing History Study
Guide, Practice Questions
& Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Full spectrum nursing Nurses use only their minds and their hands to improve the client's comfort &
condition
strong historical influences of nursing -societal beliefs about health & illness
-Christianity
-military
Angel of Mercy -influence of religion
-serene, content, halo/other religious symbol
Battle-Ax -17th century pop
-treat pt. w/ cruelty & disdain
Nurse as Professional - Florence Nightingale
- Used research to come to conclusions & make changes
-used political connections & social standing to make profession reputable
Naughty Nurse -20th century
-burlesque shows, persists today
-sexy, mindless, irrelevant, potential dates
Military Image -1900s
-support in battlefield, warriors fighting disease
-took lead in providing care to sick, wounded, & dying soldiers
Handmaiden Image -male physician dominant role
-female nurses assist Dr.'s
-N's early limited role in healing, legal & financial authority of physicians, & from N's
working position as an employee
Safe, Effective Nursing Care (SENC) emphasizes quality & safety
-provide goal-directed, client-centered care
-collaborate w/ the inter-professional HC team
-validate evidence-based research to incorporate into practice
-provide safe, quality client care
-embrace/incorporate tech advances
Clinical Judgment -involves observing, comparing, contrasting, and evaluating the client's condition to
determine whether change has occurred
-involves careful consideration of client's H status (condition, meds, & treatment)
Critical Thinking reflective thinking process that involves collecting info, analyzing the adequacy &
accuracy of the info & carefully considering options for action
Problem-Solving process by which N consider an issue & attempt to find a satisfactory solution to
achieve the best outcome
Push for Accurate Def of Nursing b/c 1) help public understand value of N
2) describe what activities & roles belong to N vs. other H professions
3) help students & practicing N understand what is expected of them w/in their role
as N
Past & Present 2026 |
Nursing History Study
Guide, Practice Questions
& Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Full spectrum nursing Nurses use only their minds and their hands to improve the client's comfort &
condition
strong historical influences of nursing -societal beliefs about health & illness
-Christianity
-military
Angel of Mercy -influence of religion
-serene, content, halo/other religious symbol
Battle-Ax -17th century pop
-treat pt. w/ cruelty & disdain
Nurse as Professional - Florence Nightingale
- Used research to come to conclusions & make changes
-used political connections & social standing to make profession reputable
Naughty Nurse -20th century
-burlesque shows, persists today
-sexy, mindless, irrelevant, potential dates
Military Image -1900s
-support in battlefield, warriors fighting disease
-took lead in providing care to sick, wounded, & dying soldiers
Handmaiden Image -male physician dominant role
-female nurses assist Dr.'s
-N's early limited role in healing, legal & financial authority of physicians, & from N's
working position as an employee
Safe, Effective Nursing Care (SENC) emphasizes quality & safety
-provide goal-directed, client-centered care
-collaborate w/ the inter-professional HC team
-validate evidence-based research to incorporate into practice
-provide safe, quality client care
-embrace/incorporate tech advances
Clinical Judgment -involves observing, comparing, contrasting, and evaluating the client's condition to
determine whether change has occurred
-involves careful consideration of client's H status (condition, meds, & treatment)
Critical Thinking reflective thinking process that involves collecting info, analyzing the adequacy &
accuracy of the info & carefully considering options for action
Problem-Solving process by which N consider an issue & attempt to find a satisfactory solution to
achieve the best outcome
Push for Accurate Def of Nursing b/c 1) help public understand value of N
2) describe what activities & roles belong to N vs. other H professions
3) help students & practicing N understand what is expected of them w/in their role
as N
