Nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Describe the historical highlights of 21st century Nursing -Advances in technology and informatics -acuity level: patients are more sick, but are living longer with the sickness - early discharge- more revenue to get people in and out quickly - evolving nursing practice and education (culture, ethics, end of life care, safety, quality) What are some of the influences on Today's practice? -Healthcare reform -demographic changes -more medically underserved -threat of bioterrorism ...

Nursing is both _____ and _______? An art and science Science is based on a body of what? Knowledge that is constantly changing and evolving Art is based on the practice of what? Compassion, respect, and dignity rendered to the client and family members alike. When rendering care, you will be guided by a code of ethics developed by who? American Nurses Association What three areas will you incorporate as you begin your practice? ANA standards, evidence-based prac...

A health care issue often becomes an ethical dilemma because: A client's legal rights coexist with a health professional's obligation B. Decisions must be made quickly, often under stressful conditions. C. Decisions must be made based on value systems. D. The choices involved do not appear to be clearly right or wrong. D. The choices involved do not appear to be clearly right or wrong. The nurse is working with parents of a seriously ill newborn. Surgery has been proposed...

ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses 4 Ethical Standards: • Nurses and people • Nurses and practice • Nurses and the profession • Nurses and co-workers Registered Nurses Standards for Practice 7 Standards for Practice: 1. Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice 2. Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships 3. Maintains capability for practice 4. Comprehensively conducts assessments 5. Develops a plan for nursing practice 6. Provides safe, appropriate and ...

ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses 2012 - Fundamental ethical values and standards for nurses in Australia and around the world. - Reference point for nurses to reflect on the conduct of themselves and others. - Guide ethical decision making and practice. - Outline to the community the ethical standards they can expect of nurses. - Doesn't apply to big issues such as abortion. Just day to day decisions. Nurses and People nurse promotes an environment in which the human rights, values, c...

Components of nurse practice acts include: A. definition of professional nursing B. certification requirements C. education requirements D. current NCLEX-RN plan A. definition of professional nursing When one differentiates between licensure and certification, it should be known that: A. licensure recognizes advanced practice competence and knowledge B. certifications recognizes entry-level competence and knowledge C. certification requires only successful completion of a standard...

Discuss the relationship between critical thinking and nursing assessment. - assessment involves collecting information from the patient and from secondary sources, along with interpreting and validating the information to form a complete database Two stages of assessment: - collection and verification of the data - analysis of data Critical thinking approach to assessment: knowledge-standards-attitudes-experience ties in with nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implemen...

The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient's input. The patient states, "How is this different from what the doctor does?" Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. "The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your doctor." b. "The nurse's job is to help the doctor by collecting information and communicating any problems that occur...

Ch. 1 Professional Nursing Practice practice questions exam 1 questions fully solved