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PN Exam 1 Class #89
Chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When did Modern Nursing begin to be established? | During the mid 1800's. |
| When was the first school of nursing established and where was it located? | In 1836, in Kaiserworth, Germany |
| Who is the most famous Kaiserworth Deaconess? | Florence Nightingale |
| In what year did ALL US states require practical nurses to be licensed? | In 1955 |
| What are 2 things significant about Clara Barton? | 1. She was known as "the angel of the battlefield" during the Civil War. 2. She was the first president of the American Red Cross. |
| What are 2 things significant about Florence Nightingale? | 1. She established modern nursing. 2. Served as a nurse during the Crimean War. |
| What are 2 things significant about Lilian Wald? | 1. She's known as the first visiting nurse. 2. Also, opened a clinic to provide care for the poor. |
| What is the test PN students must take in order to become licensed? | The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). |
| What is an LPN/LVN? | The most basic of all entry-level options for nurses. Education ranges from 9 months to 1 year for full-time programs. Must pass NCLEX-PN upon graduating. |
| What is an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN)? | An entry-level educational option to become an RN. Programs usually take 2-3 years to complete, and include general credit courses along with nursing curriculum. Must pass the NCLEX-RN upon graduation, to become an RN. |
| What is a Diploma Program Nurse? | A program where the students are educated in a hospital-based nursing education program, not many remain. These programs last 2-3 years, often with required summer sessions. Students must take the NCLEX-RN upon graduation, to become an RN. |
| What is a Baccalaureate Degree Nurse (BSN)? | Students study in a university setting to attain their nursing education, which means they take all the required courses for a 4 year college degree. Students must take the NCLEX-RN upon graduation and become RN's. |
| What level of nursing must one complete in order to BECOME a specialist? | A Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), which is often an additional 2 years of coursework after attaining a BSN (college degree). |
| What level of nursing must one complete to WORK in a specialized area? | At least an RN: areas commonly include med surg floors, ER, and pediatrics. |
| What is nursing Scope of Practice? | The limitations and allowances of what one can do as a nurse. |
| What are 3 common settings for nursing? | Medical Office Setting, Home Health Setting, and Long-Term Care Setting. |
| What are the 4 most important characteristics pf being a nurse? | 1. Responsibility 2. Honesty 3. Caring 4. Organization |
| How does a nurse demonstrate Responsibility? | By using critical thinking to care for several patients, help families understand situations, and noting changes in patient's conditions. |
| How does a nurse demonstrate Honesty? | Nurses must be far more honest than the average person. One aspect of this idea is by being willing and able to put your patients well-being first, before your own pride. Another aspect of this is being able to notify and admit when you make a mistake. |
| How does a nurse demonstrate Caring? | A nurse responds to patients as people first, and in a way that confirms their individuality, emotions, and needs. |
| Who was a key advocate for an "emphasis on caring" in nursing? | Dr. Jean Watson: nursing is an intrapersonal process. |
| How does a nurse demonstrate Organization? | Taking notes on shift report over trusting your memory, and prioritize care you give so that nothing gets missed. |
| As a nurse it is always important to use what kind of manners in the workplace? | Professional appearance and behavior. |
| What are the 2 student PN organizations? | HOSA and NALAPN |
| What is Evidence-based Practice (EBP)? | A problem solving approach to delivering health care. |
| What theory did Dorothea Orem propogate? | The self-care deficit nursing theory: goal is to help client attain total self-care. |
| What theory did Callista Roy Sr. propagate? | The adaptation model: inspired by the resiliency of children, model relates to the choices people make as they adapt to illness and wellness. |
| What theory did Madeleine M. Leininger propagate? | The cultural care and diversity theory: caring theory. |
| What is the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project? | Aims to equip the next generation of nurses in the ever changing field of healthcare, and focuses on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA's) utilized by nurses to continually improve the quality and safety of patient care. |
| What are KSA's? | The knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for nurses to be successful in a healthcare environment. |
| What are the 6 areas QSEN focuses on for KSA's? | 1. Patient-centered care. 2. Teamwork/Collaboration: be a team player.3. Evidence-based practice. 4. Quality Improvement: review and evaluation of care.5. Safety: prevent risk and harm. 6. Informatics: use of technology. |
| What are 2 key characteristics in becoming a "Good Nurse"? | 1. Strive to be a nurse whos presence makes a difference 2. Always continue to use your mind *attempt to be the type of nurse you in turn would desire your family to be taken care of by* |
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