NUR 1290 Nursing Final Exam Study Guide 2024

Molloy Humanistic Framework - "we believe that valuing the individual in the context of humanity, environment, and health gives meaning to humanistic nursing practice" humanistic nursing framework - valuing humanity health environment humanity - a unique human being, functioning as an integrated whole, reflecting bio-psycho-socio-cultural dimensions environment - the sum total of all internal and external dimensions that influence human beings health - a dynamic state of bio-psycho-socio-cultural well being valuing - holding in high esteem the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals nursing - a science and an art which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of human responses diagnosis - identifying disease scientifically prognosis - predicting possible outcome cure - restoration of health florence nightingale - founder of modern nursing -established first nursing philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration -first practicing nurse epidemiologist -first nurse researcher -changed society's view of a nurse james derham - first male nurse in north america -bought his freedom from slavery by working as a nurse (1785) dorothea dix - fought for the rights of the mentally ill -appointed to organize military hospitals, provide trained nurses, and disperse supplies; she received no official status and no salary for this position clara barton - inspired by international Red Cross to form the American Red Cross in 1881 -was concerned about the condition of wounded soldiers on battlefield -brought supplies and nursed wounded on the front Margaret Sanger - founded planned parenthood -one of the most controversial nurse of modern times -dedicated to provide legal birth control mary Breckinridge - started first school of Midwifery in the US in 1939 -frontier nursing service -established 1925 -healthcare to women and their families in rural Kentucky Lillian Wald - established Henry Street settlement in 1893 which became New York Visiting Nursing Services -pioneer in public health nursing -champion of the urban poor isabel Adams Hampton robb - first president of ANA -organized nursing school superintendents which became the national league of nurse -member of committee to form the AJN susie walking bear yellowtail - helped to end abuses in Indian health care system -decreased death rate of mate American children -established funding mechanism for education of Native American nurses -presidents award for outstanding nursing health care (1962) virginia a. henderson - wrote the textbook on nursing practice: textbook of the principles and practice of nursing -established tools that promoted nursing research Nursing Studies Index -considered the Florence Nightingale of her time because of her work as a teacher and researcher florence s Wald - credited with the development of the hospice movement in the US -developed first program in Connecticut in 1960 -patterned program after the successful programs in England American nurses association (ANA) - FOR RN'S ONLY to improve the quality of nursing care -established in 1911 -establishes standards for nursing practice -establishes a professional code of ethics -develops educational standards -oversees a credentialing system -influences legislation affecting health care National league for nursing (NLN) - OPEN TO ALL NURSES AND NON- NURSES to identify the nursing needs of society and to foster programs designed to meet these needs -established in 1952 -accredits nursing education programs -conducts surveys to collect data on education programs -provides continuing-education programs national council of state boards of nursing (NCSBN) - provides an organization through which boards of nursing act together on matters of common interest and concern -established in 1978 -develops and administers licensure examinations for RN and LP/VN candidates -maintains a national disciplinary data bank -serves as the national clearinghouse of information of nursing regulation American association of colleges of nursing - to establish quality standards for bachelor's and graduate-degree nursing education, assist deans and directors to implement those standards, influence the nursing profession to improve health care, and promote research and practice in nursing national student nurses' association (NSNA) - mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance -founded in 1952 -have over 53,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rice, and the U.S. Virgin Islands sigma theta tau international honor society of nursing - to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide -started in 1922 by six nursing students in Indiana University -membership by invitation to undergraduate, graduate and nurse leaders who demonstrate achievements and excellence evidence-based practice - an integration of the best evidence available, nursing expertise and the values and preferences of the individuals, families and communities who are selected -focus on understanding and alleviating the problems that impede health -theory guides practice, but current knowledge and practice must be based on evidence of efficacy rather then inuition, tradition or past practice evidence-based practice is now becoming.... - the gold standard for the provision of safe and compassionate health care research - process of systematic inquiry or study to build knowledge in a discipline -validates and refines existing knowledge and develops new knowledge why is EBP so important? - -use of EBP contributes to patient/family outcomes that improve health -nurses have an obligation to provide the best care -an implementation of "best practice" steps to EBP: - -assessment -diagnosis outcome identifications -planning -implementation -evaluation agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ) - a federal agency established to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for Americans health information technology for economic and clinical health (HITECH) act (2009) - promotes the adoption of electronic health records and meaningful use of health information technology meaningful use - the utilization of a certified electronic health record to: -improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities -engage patients and family -improve care coordination -maintain privacy and security of patient health information what are the goals of healthcare technology? - -better clinical outcomes -increased transparency and efficiency -empowered patients -robust research data on health systems healthcare delivery system (HCDS) is constantly evolving because of: - -rising healthcare costs -disparity in access to care -lack of uniform quality and efficiency measures Electronic Health Record (EHR) - allow providers to share health information and create a continuum of care eliminating/ reducing inconsistencies health information exchange - exchange of health information from one provider to another patient engagement - -patients take an active role in managing their own health -improves quality and safety of patient care GOAL=improved patient outcomes, improves healthcare experiences, and lower healthcare costs communication platforms - -health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA) -patient support sites/forums -patient portal -social media informatics - -the science of how to use data, information and knowledge to improve human health and delivery of health care services nursing informatics - science and practice that integrates nursing, its information and knowledge, with information and communication technologies to promotes the health of people, families, and communities worldwide computers in nursing - record information, provide access to other departments, manage schedules, documentation of client status and medical record keeping Telehealth - telecommunications technology to assess, diagnose, and treat as a distance -deliver virtual medical, health and education services DEVICES= BP, glucometers, peak flow, pulse oximeters, scales, video monitors -transcend state boundaries information literacy - understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence information technology - involves operating computer networks that can store and process data computer literacy - The ability to use computers for basic tasks, such as developing documents, sending emails and searching the internet for information. the goldmark report - Published in 1923, this report concluded that for nursing to be on an equal footing with other disciplines, nursing education should occur in the university setting. institute of research and science in nursing education report - resulted in the establishment of practical nursing under Title III of the Health Amendment Act of 1955, this led to a growth in practical nursing schools in the U.S. diploma programs - -typically 3 years & offered in hospitals -program emphasizes basic skills particularly suited for hospital clients -contribute 6% of nurse graduates associate degree programs - -2-year program offered through community colleges or as options at four-year universities -program stresses basic skills preparation with clinical practice occurring increasingly in community-based institutions -contribute 60% of nurse graduates baccalaureate degree programs - -typically 4 years in length, offered through colleges and universities -emphasizes preparation for practice in nonhospital settings, broader scientific content, and systematic problem-solving tools for autonomous and collaborative practice -contribute to 34% of all nursing graduates masters degree programs - -restricted to RNs who have BSN and experience -36 to 48 college credits doctoral programs - -doctor of philosophy (PhD) -doctor of education (EdD) -doctor of nursing practice (DNP) -doctor of nursing science (DNSc or DSN) advanced practice - -expanded role or expanded practice -nurse practitioners -certified registered anesthetist -nurse midwife -have prescriptive authority -able to function without physician oversight and supervision -more collaborative accreditation of nursing programs - process whereby an organization recognizes a program of study having met predetermined qualifications and standards -voluntary -helps in guiding the school according to recommendation and criteria -agency sets criteria NCLEX-RN - national council licensure examination -indicates minimal level of knowledge or competency deemed necessary by the state to practice nursing without injury to clients -legal requirement for all professions that deal with public health, welfare, or safety -computerized, criterion-referenced exam