Transition to the professional nursing role
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Occupation. ANSWER -A group of jobs similar in the type of work that are usually found
throughout an industry or work environment
Position. ANSWER -a group of tasks assigned to one individual
Job. ANSWER -a group of positions similar in nature and skill that can be carried out by
one or more individuals
Profession. ANSWER -a type of occupation that requires prolonged preparation and
formal qualifications and meets certain higher level criteria that raise it to a level above
that of an occupation
Professional. ANSWER -A person who belongs to and practices a profession
Professionalism. ANSWER -The demonstration of high level personal, ethical, and skill
characteristics of a member of a profession
Process approach. ANSWER -views all occupations as points of development into a
profession situated along a continuum ranging from position to profession
Process approach. ANSWER -using this approach, the question becomes not whether
nursing and truck driving are professions but where are the located along the continuum
,Power approach. ANSWER -This approach uses two criteria to define a profession: 1.)
How much independance of practice does this occcupation have 2.) How much power does
this occupation control
Abraham Flexner, Elizabeth Bixler, Eliza Pavalko. ANSWER -3 Theorist who have
attempted to identify traits that define a profession
Intellectual level. ANSWER -Professional nurses must function at a high
Accountability. ANSWER -this has legal, ethical, and professional implications that
include accepting responsibility for actions taken to provide client care and for the
consequences of actions that are not performed
evidence based practice. ANSWER -the practice of nursing in which interventions are
based on data from research that demonstrates that they are appropriate and successful. It
involves a systemic process of uncovering, evaluating, and using information from research
as the basis for making decisions about and providing client care
accustomed practices. ANSWER -nursing practices that were performed merely because
they have always been done that way
when defining nursing. ANSWER -almost all major nursing theorist include a statement
that refers to a goal of helping clients adapt to illness and achieve their highest level of
functioning
The public service function of nursing. ANSWER -has always been recognized and
acknowledged by society's willingness to continue to educate nurses in public, tax
supported institutions and in private schools
The National League for Nursing (NLN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA).
ANSWER -The 2 Major national organizations that represent nursing in today's health
care system
National League for Nursing (NLN). ANSWER -Is primarily responsible for regulating
the quality of the educational programs that prepare nurses for the practice of nursing
,American Nurses Association (ANA). ANSWER -Is concerned with the quality of nursing
practice in the daily health care setting
Nurse practicianers. ANSWER -These types of nurses in advance practice can and do
establish their own independent practice
Nurse case managers. ANSWER -Nurses who are prepared to coordinate care for
vulnerable populations requiring costly services over extended periods
Physician (MD). ANSWER -Hold a medical licence that is limited only by specialization;
some serve as PCP
Physician (DO). ANSWER -Hold a Osteopath licence in the medical practice which focuses
on body movement and holistic health-similar to MD can serve as PCP
Physician (DC). ANSWER -Holds a chiropractic licence in a limited practice that focuses
on the spinal column and nervous system. Unable to prescribe medications
Physician (DPM). ANSWER -Holds a podiatry licence in a limited practice that focuses on
foot problems. Can prescribe medications and perform foot surgery
Physician assistant. ANSWER -Holds a certification and practices on a physicians licence.
Practice is limited by medical practice act and wishes of the supervising physician
Social worker. ANSWER -Holds a licence and is increasingly important as health care
becomes more complex. Resolves financial, housing, psychosocial, and employment
problems; does discharge planning and assists clients in transfers between facilities. May
serve as case management roles to coordinate services
Physical Therapist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and Focuses on helping clients maintain or
regain the highest level of function possible after strokes, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, or
residual effeects of traumatic accidents. Helps prevent physical decline and regain the
, ability to groom, eat and walk through individualized ROM and exercise programs.
Therapy occurs in the hospitals, clinics and in the community
Respiratory Therapist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and strives to restore normal or as near
to normal pulmonary functioning as possible by conducting diagnostic tests and
administering treatments that have been prescribed by the physician
Clinical Psychologist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and helps clients to manage mental
health problems. Private practice clinics
Pharmacist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and distributes prescribed and OTC medications,
educates clients, monitors appropriate medication selections, detects interactions and
untoward responses in community pharmacies and institutional settings. Valuable resource
for nurses
Nurse practicianers. ANSWER -Sometimes referred to as advanced practice registered
nurses (APRNs) and are generally prepared to provide direct cliet care in primary care
settings, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention, early dx, and treatment of
common health problems. They are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC)
Clinical Nurse specialist. ANSWER -usually practice in secondary or tertiary care settings
and focus on care of individuals who are experiencing an acute illness or an exacerbation of
a chronic condition. They are prepared at the graduate level and are ANCC certified. These
highly skilled practitioners are comfortable working in high tech environments with
seriously ill individuals and their families
Individual state nurse practice act. ANSWER -Depending on this NP's have a range of
responsibilities for dx diseases and prescribing both tx's and medications
Referent Power. ANSWER -Depends on establishing and maintaining a close personal
relationship with someone. In any close personal relationship, one individual often will do
something he or she would really rather not do because of the relationship
Espert Power. ANSWER -Derives from the amount of knowledge, skill, or expertise that
an individual or group has. This power source is exercised by the individual or group when
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Occupation. ANSWER -A group of jobs similar in the type of work that are usually found
throughout an industry or work environment
Position. ANSWER -a group of tasks assigned to one individual
Job. ANSWER -a group of positions similar in nature and skill that can be carried out by
one or more individuals
Profession. ANSWER -a type of occupation that requires prolonged preparation and
formal qualifications and meets certain higher level criteria that raise it to a level above
that of an occupation
Professional. ANSWER -A person who belongs to and practices a profession
Professionalism. ANSWER -The demonstration of high level personal, ethical, and skill
characteristics of a member of a profession
Process approach. ANSWER -views all occupations as points of development into a
profession situated along a continuum ranging from position to profession
Process approach. ANSWER -using this approach, the question becomes not whether
nursing and truck driving are professions but where are the located along the continuum
,Power approach. ANSWER -This approach uses two criteria to define a profession: 1.)
How much independance of practice does this occcupation have 2.) How much power does
this occupation control
Abraham Flexner, Elizabeth Bixler, Eliza Pavalko. ANSWER -3 Theorist who have
attempted to identify traits that define a profession
Intellectual level. ANSWER -Professional nurses must function at a high
Accountability. ANSWER -this has legal, ethical, and professional implications that
include accepting responsibility for actions taken to provide client care and for the
consequences of actions that are not performed
evidence based practice. ANSWER -the practice of nursing in which interventions are
based on data from research that demonstrates that they are appropriate and successful. It
involves a systemic process of uncovering, evaluating, and using information from research
as the basis for making decisions about and providing client care
accustomed practices. ANSWER -nursing practices that were performed merely because
they have always been done that way
when defining nursing. ANSWER -almost all major nursing theorist include a statement
that refers to a goal of helping clients adapt to illness and achieve their highest level of
functioning
The public service function of nursing. ANSWER -has always been recognized and
acknowledged by society's willingness to continue to educate nurses in public, tax
supported institutions and in private schools
The National League for Nursing (NLN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA).
ANSWER -The 2 Major national organizations that represent nursing in today's health
care system
National League for Nursing (NLN). ANSWER -Is primarily responsible for regulating
the quality of the educational programs that prepare nurses for the practice of nursing
,American Nurses Association (ANA). ANSWER -Is concerned with the quality of nursing
practice in the daily health care setting
Nurse practicianers. ANSWER -These types of nurses in advance practice can and do
establish their own independent practice
Nurse case managers. ANSWER -Nurses who are prepared to coordinate care for
vulnerable populations requiring costly services over extended periods
Physician (MD). ANSWER -Hold a medical licence that is limited only by specialization;
some serve as PCP
Physician (DO). ANSWER -Hold a Osteopath licence in the medical practice which focuses
on body movement and holistic health-similar to MD can serve as PCP
Physician (DC). ANSWER -Holds a chiropractic licence in a limited practice that focuses
on the spinal column and nervous system. Unable to prescribe medications
Physician (DPM). ANSWER -Holds a podiatry licence in a limited practice that focuses on
foot problems. Can prescribe medications and perform foot surgery
Physician assistant. ANSWER -Holds a certification and practices on a physicians licence.
Practice is limited by medical practice act and wishes of the supervising physician
Social worker. ANSWER -Holds a licence and is increasingly important as health care
becomes more complex. Resolves financial, housing, psychosocial, and employment
problems; does discharge planning and assists clients in transfers between facilities. May
serve as case management roles to coordinate services
Physical Therapist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and Focuses on helping clients maintain or
regain the highest level of function possible after strokes, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, or
residual effeects of traumatic accidents. Helps prevent physical decline and regain the
, ability to groom, eat and walk through individualized ROM and exercise programs.
Therapy occurs in the hospitals, clinics and in the community
Respiratory Therapist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and strives to restore normal or as near
to normal pulmonary functioning as possible by conducting diagnostic tests and
administering treatments that have been prescribed by the physician
Clinical Psychologist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and helps clients to manage mental
health problems. Private practice clinics
Pharmacist. ANSWER -Holds a licence and distributes prescribed and OTC medications,
educates clients, monitors appropriate medication selections, detects interactions and
untoward responses in community pharmacies and institutional settings. Valuable resource
for nurses
Nurse practicianers. ANSWER -Sometimes referred to as advanced practice registered
nurses (APRNs) and are generally prepared to provide direct cliet care in primary care
settings, focusing on health promotion, illness prevention, early dx, and treatment of
common health problems. They are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC)
Clinical Nurse specialist. ANSWER -usually practice in secondary or tertiary care settings
and focus on care of individuals who are experiencing an acute illness or an exacerbation of
a chronic condition. They are prepared at the graduate level and are ANCC certified. These
highly skilled practitioners are comfortable working in high tech environments with
seriously ill individuals and their families
Individual state nurse practice act. ANSWER -Depending on this NP's have a range of
responsibilities for dx diseases and prescribing both tx's and medications
Referent Power. ANSWER -Depends on establishing and maintaining a close personal
relationship with someone. In any close personal relationship, one individual often will do
something he or she would really rather not do because of the relationship
Espert Power. ANSWER -Derives from the amount of knowledge, skill, or expertise that
an individual or group has. This power source is exercised by the individual or group when
