Professional Formations Exam 1 Study Guide SDSU N221 Questions and Answers

Understand how professional formation relates to your education - Formation occurs over time - Transformation from a well-meaning layperson--nurse - Nurse is prepared to respond w/ respect and skill to people who are vulnerable/suffering Describe what nursing is - The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness/injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals/families/groups/communities/populations Discuss the how of nursing - The how of nursing: its ways, means, methods, and manner of nursing - Ways: 5 core competencies of all HCPs -- a) patient centered practice, b) EBP, c) inter-professional collaboration, d) use of informatics, and e) continuous QI - Means: EBP - Methods: communication and teamwork - Manner: code of ethics as a guide Discuss the art of nursing - The art of nursing is caring - Caring is not just an emotion/concern/attitude/benevolent desire, it involves values, knowledge, caring actions, acceptance of consequences, a will, and a commitment to care Discuss the science of nursing - Standards of Practice - Nursing's Scientific Body of Evidence List the 3 categories that fall under the task of medicine (which one do nurses play a large role in?) - Understanding disease biology - Finding effective therapies for diseases - Ensuring therapies are delivered effectively (*vital piece where nurses play a large role) Describe the course expectations relating to APA formatting and the Professional Portfolio (what is included in it?) - APA... duh - Professional Portfolio showcases professional accomplishments and educational outcomes (shows off your work and helps you get a job!)