American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER Has been helping American nurses improve our nation's
health since 1896.
The national professional membership association of nurses that works for the improvement of health
standards and the availability of healthcare services, fosters high professional standards for the nursing
profession, and advances the economic and general welfare of nurses.
Nursing's reputation - ANSWER Tend to have a prestigious career.
"Beyond the time-honored reputation for compassion and dedication lies a highly specialized profession,
which is constantly evolving to address the needs of society. From ensuring the most accurate diagnoses
to the ongoing education of the public about critical health issues; nurses are indispensable in
safeguarding public health."
Art & Science - ANSWER Nursing is definitely an art & science.
"Nursing can be described as both an art and a science; a heart and a mind. At its heart, lies a
fundamental respect for human dignity and an intuition for a patient's needs. This is supported by the
mind, in the form of rigorous core learning. Due to the vast range of specialisms and complex skills in the
nursing profession, each nurse will have specific strengths, passions, and expertise."
Nursing ethos - ANSWER "In assessing a patient, nurses do not just consider test results. Through the
critical thinking exemplified in the nursing process, nurses use their judgment to integrate objective data
with subjective experience of a patient's biological, physical and behavioral needs. This ensures that
every patient, from city hospital to community health center; state prison to summer camp, receives the
best possible care regardless of who they are, or where they may be."
, Patient story version C - ANSWER A woman who had suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve
years—a long succession of physicians had treated her, and treated her badly, taking all her money and
leaving her worse off than before—had heard about Jesus. She slipped in from behind and touched his
robe. She was thinking to herself, "If I can put a finger on his robe, I can get well." The moment she did
it, the flow of blood dried up. She could feel the change and knew her plague was over and done with.
It is detailed, affected social, economical, and trust issues. Having empathy, ask curious questions, take
time to understand the full story. Complete assessment and questions, and do active listening.
Version C - Mark 5:25-29 (NIV)
Florence nightingale (lady with the lamp) - ANSWER Founder of (mother) modern nursing.
- Crimean War (1853-55)
- Connected infection to unsanitary conditions. Hand hygiene.
- Used notes and charts to collect and share data. Used evidence based practice.
- Shared data with those in positions of power to advocate for change and improve health outcomes.
- Saw that calming fears and instilling hope had an impact on the healing process.
Clara Barton - ANSWER Launched the American Red Cross in 1881. An "angel" in the Civil War nurse, she
treated the wounded in the field.
Dorothea Dix - ANSWER (she wasn't a nurse but a) Teacher, Superintendent of Army Nurses (Union)
recruited nurses; nurse education, mental health, indigenous rights.
Mary Eliza Mahoney - ANSWER First African American professional nurse, 1879.
Lillian Wald - ANSWER Founder of Henry Street Settlement House in NY and Founder of Public Health
Nursing, school nursing, diversity, and civil rights.
health since 1896.
The national professional membership association of nurses that works for the improvement of health
standards and the availability of healthcare services, fosters high professional standards for the nursing
profession, and advances the economic and general welfare of nurses.
Nursing's reputation - ANSWER Tend to have a prestigious career.
"Beyond the time-honored reputation for compassion and dedication lies a highly specialized profession,
which is constantly evolving to address the needs of society. From ensuring the most accurate diagnoses
to the ongoing education of the public about critical health issues; nurses are indispensable in
safeguarding public health."
Art & Science - ANSWER Nursing is definitely an art & science.
"Nursing can be described as both an art and a science; a heart and a mind. At its heart, lies a
fundamental respect for human dignity and an intuition for a patient's needs. This is supported by the
mind, in the form of rigorous core learning. Due to the vast range of specialisms and complex skills in the
nursing profession, each nurse will have specific strengths, passions, and expertise."
Nursing ethos - ANSWER "In assessing a patient, nurses do not just consider test results. Through the
critical thinking exemplified in the nursing process, nurses use their judgment to integrate objective data
with subjective experience of a patient's biological, physical and behavioral needs. This ensures that
every patient, from city hospital to community health center; state prison to summer camp, receives the
best possible care regardless of who they are, or where they may be."
, Patient story version C - ANSWER A woman who had suffered a condition of hemorrhaging for twelve
years—a long succession of physicians had treated her, and treated her badly, taking all her money and
leaving her worse off than before—had heard about Jesus. She slipped in from behind and touched his
robe. She was thinking to herself, "If I can put a finger on his robe, I can get well." The moment she did
it, the flow of blood dried up. She could feel the change and knew her plague was over and done with.
It is detailed, affected social, economical, and trust issues. Having empathy, ask curious questions, take
time to understand the full story. Complete assessment and questions, and do active listening.
Version C - Mark 5:25-29 (NIV)
Florence nightingale (lady with the lamp) - ANSWER Founder of (mother) modern nursing.
- Crimean War (1853-55)
- Connected infection to unsanitary conditions. Hand hygiene.
- Used notes and charts to collect and share data. Used evidence based practice.
- Shared data with those in positions of power to advocate for change and improve health outcomes.
- Saw that calming fears and instilling hope had an impact on the healing process.
Clara Barton - ANSWER Launched the American Red Cross in 1881. An "angel" in the Civil War nurse, she
treated the wounded in the field.
Dorothea Dix - ANSWER (she wasn't a nurse but a) Teacher, Superintendent of Army Nurses (Union)
recruited nurses; nurse education, mental health, indigenous rights.
Mary Eliza Mahoney - ANSWER First African American professional nurse, 1879.
Lillian Wald - ANSWER Founder of Henry Street Settlement House in NY and Founder of Public Health
Nursing, school nursing, diversity, and civil rights.
