Summary NUR2058 Dimensions of Nursing Practice Practice Exam 1 Study Guide

NUR2058 Dimensions of Nursing Practice Practice Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 1 • Define evidence-based practice: The selective and practical use of the best evidence, as demonstrated by research, to guide health-care implementation and decisions (found under terms) • Review difference between roles: (pg. 4) o Position: A group of tasks assigned to one individual o Job: A group of positions similar in nature and level of skill that can be carried out by one or more individuals o Occupation: A group of jobs similar in type of work that are usually found throughout an industry or work environment o Profession: 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 o Professional: A person who belongs to and practices a profession (The term professional is probably the most misused of all these terms when describing people who are clearly involved in jobs or occupations, such as a “professional truck driver,” “professional football player,” or even “professional thief.”) o Professionalism: The demonstration of high-level personal, ethical, and skill characteristics of a member of a profession