ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - ANSAssessment
Diagnosis
Outcomes Identification
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Proficient Nurse - ANSGreater than 2-3 years experience; perceives whole situation rather than
series of tasks. Nurse focuses on managing care.
Future of Nursing: Campaign For Action - ANSAim was to transform health care through
nursing. Recognized the importance of nurses role in health care.
Benner's Stages of Nursing Proficiency - ANSNovice
Advanced Beginner
Competent
Proficient
Expert
Describe each of the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice - ANSAssessment: RN collects data
and info relative to the pts. health/situation
Diagnosis: RN analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses/problems
Outcomes Identification: RN identifies expected outcomes for pts. specific care
Planning: RN develops plan rxing strategies to attain measurable outcomes
Implementation: RN implements identified plan
Evaluation: RN evaluates progress toward attainment of identified outcomes
ANA Definition of Nursing - ANSProtection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities;
prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and tx of human
response; and advocacy in the care of patients.
Is nursing an art or a science? - ANSBoth
What identifies nursing as a profession? - ANSAdministering patient-centered care, use of
critical thinking skills, responsibility and accountability to self, patients, and peers
This is the center of your nursing practice. - ANSThe Patient
ANA Standards of Professional Performance - ANSCollaboration
Communication
, Culturally Congruent Care
Education
Environmental Health
Ethics
Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership
Professional Practice
Quality of Practice
Resources
ANA Standards of Professional Performance describe - ANSa competent level of behavior in
the professional role
Code of Ethics - ANSStatement of philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principles
used to care for pts
Professional Responsibilities and Roles of Nurses - ANSAutonomy and Accountability: initiation
of independent nursing interventions without medical order
Caregiver: help pts maintain and regain health
Advocate: protect pts human and legal rights
Educator: explain concepts and facts about health to pts
Communicator: communication allows you to know your pts
Manager: coordinates activities of members of nursing staff in delivering care
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - ANSAPRN - Most independently functioning nurse, has
advanced education
APRN - ANSCNS
NP
CNM
CRNA
Nurse Educator - ANSWorks primarily in schools of nursing, staff development departments of
health care agencies, and patient education departments
Nurse Administrator - ANSManages patient care and the delivery of specific nursing services
within a health care agency
Nurse Researcher - ANSConducts evidence-based practice and research to improve nursing
care and further define/expand the scope of nursing practice
There is a correlation between direct care provided by RN and: - ANSpositive patient outcomes,
reduced complication rates, and rapid return of patient to optimal functional status