ULL Nursing 104 Exam 1 rated highest
ULL Nursing 104 Exam 1 rated highest
nursing is - ANSWER caring, an art, a science, client centered, holistic, adaptive, concerned with health
promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration, helping profession
nursing can be defined as - ANSWER science and art
science component of nursing - ANSWER uses the nursing process: the quality of patient care is based
on an analytical framework of critical thinking compromised of assessment, diagnosis, and identification
of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation
evidence- based practice - ANSWER nurses as scientist rely on evidence to guide their policies and
practices
art component of nursing - ANSWER Care, compassion, and advocacy to enhance patient comfort and
well being; involves the human touch
Humanistic-Altruistic Values - ANSWER based on caring and respect for human dignity; includes the
attitudes: acceptance, sensitivity, and appreciation
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER Professional organization that represents all registered
nurses.
World Health Organization (WHO) - ANSWER a global institution dedicated to the improvement of
human health by monitoring and assessing health trends and providing medical advice to countries
professional nursing roles - ANSWER care provider, educator and counselor, client advocate, change
agent, leader and manager, researcher, coordinator of the interprofessional health care team
RN demographics as of 2013 - ANSWER approximately 3 million RNs in the US;
average age: 44.6;
, ULL Nursing 104 Exam 1 rated highest
male RNs increased to 9.1%;
25% of RNs are nonwhite;
55% nurses have a minimum of BSN;
hospital opportunities - ANSWER infection control, quality management, specific client services,
coordinator positions
variations on traditional roles in nursing - ANSWER - hospice nurse: care for patients with a progressive
terminal disease
- informatics nurse specialist: focuses on management and processing of health care informantion
- occupational health nurse: nurses the work for specific companies
- quality manager: research and describe findings and look for opportunities to improve care
- case manager: identify the best resources at the lowest cost to achieve the optimal health outcome for
the client
- flight nurse: nurses who work in helicopters and care for patients while transporting them
- telephone triage nurse: asses needs, intervene, and evaluate patient care through technology
- forensic nurse
- school nurse
- travel nurse
- faith community nurse: intentional care of the spirit as the client seeks wholeness in mind, body, and
spirit
- nursing educator
Nurse Educator - ANSWER Minimum of master's degree in the specialty area in which they teach
Must be competent in clinical practice at advanced generalist or specialist level
Expectations of the role include teaching, scholarship, and service to the community
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANSWER Nurse practitioner: family, adult, pediatric,
psychiatric/ mental health, women's health, emergency
ULL Nursing 104 Exam 1 rated highest
nursing is - ANSWER caring, an art, a science, client centered, holistic, adaptive, concerned with health
promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration, helping profession
nursing can be defined as - ANSWER science and art
science component of nursing - ANSWER uses the nursing process: the quality of patient care is based
on an analytical framework of critical thinking compromised of assessment, diagnosis, and identification
of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation
evidence- based practice - ANSWER nurses as scientist rely on evidence to guide their policies and
practices
art component of nursing - ANSWER Care, compassion, and advocacy to enhance patient comfort and
well being; involves the human touch
Humanistic-Altruistic Values - ANSWER based on caring and respect for human dignity; includes the
attitudes: acceptance, sensitivity, and appreciation
American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER Professional organization that represents all registered
nurses.
World Health Organization (WHO) - ANSWER a global institution dedicated to the improvement of
human health by monitoring and assessing health trends and providing medical advice to countries
professional nursing roles - ANSWER care provider, educator and counselor, client advocate, change
agent, leader and manager, researcher, coordinator of the interprofessional health care team
RN demographics as of 2013 - ANSWER approximately 3 million RNs in the US;
average age: 44.6;
, ULL Nursing 104 Exam 1 rated highest
male RNs increased to 9.1%;
25% of RNs are nonwhite;
55% nurses have a minimum of BSN;
hospital opportunities - ANSWER infection control, quality management, specific client services,
coordinator positions
variations on traditional roles in nursing - ANSWER - hospice nurse: care for patients with a progressive
terminal disease
- informatics nurse specialist: focuses on management and processing of health care informantion
- occupational health nurse: nurses the work for specific companies
- quality manager: research and describe findings and look for opportunities to improve care
- case manager: identify the best resources at the lowest cost to achieve the optimal health outcome for
the client
- flight nurse: nurses who work in helicopters and care for patients while transporting them
- telephone triage nurse: asses needs, intervene, and evaluate patient care through technology
- forensic nurse
- school nurse
- travel nurse
- faith community nurse: intentional care of the spirit as the client seeks wholeness in mind, body, and
spirit
- nursing educator
Nurse Educator - ANSWER Minimum of master's degree in the specialty area in which they teach
Must be competent in clinical practice at advanced generalist or specialist level
Expectations of the role include teaching, scholarship, and service to the community
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANSWER Nurse practitioner: family, adult, pediatric,
psychiatric/ mental health, women's health, emergency
