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Nursing Care Pattern
A Quick study of nursing care pattern definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Functional Nursing | Focuses on tasks and jobs. Each nursing team member has certain tasks and jobs to do. |
| Team Nursing | Involves a team of nursing staff led by an RN. Called the "team leader," the RN decides the amount and kind of care each person needs. |
| Primary Nursing | Involves total care. The primary nurse (an RN) is responsible for the person's total care. |
| Case Management | A nursing case manager coordinates the of specific groups of patients from admission through discharge and into the home or long-term care setting. |
| Patient-focused Care | It is when services are moved from departments to the bedside. |