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NUR4825 Professional Nursing I & II Quiz 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 4) Study Guide 20 questions The study guide is designed as a tool to assist in your learning; it is not all inclusive of every question on the quiz.

Chapter 1 Professional Nursing: History and Development of the Nursing Profession  The critical components of a profession: Responsibility, Accountability, and autonomy.  Know the role/ description of: o Nursing’s Social Policy Statement: States the profession of nursing and its framework. o Nursing scope: who, what, where, when, why and how of the nursing practice o standards of practice: authoritative statements defined and promoted by the profession by which the quality of practice, service, or education can be evaluated o Code of ethics for nurses: The philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients. Nursing central beliefs and assists the profession in controlling its practice.  Main role of Sigma Theta Tau International: 2nd largest nursing organizations in the world, Purpose: to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide.  Internal factors related to the image of nursing and how to overcome: o The way a person appears to others o Public viewpoints of nursing and nurses are typically based on personal experiences with nurses. This can lead to a narrow view of a nurse, often based only on a brief personal experience. o Despite positive response, nursing is struggling to keep qualified students and keep practice current. o Internal factors to deal with as an RN  Role confusion, Lack of professional confidence, Timidity, Fear, Insecurity, Sense of inferiority 1. How to handle internal factors. a. DO not let interprofessional or intraprofessional competition and antagonism from the past drive the present and future. b. Integrate work to provide the best care

c. Acknowledge that healthcare professionals share a common goal: QUALITY PATIENT CARE d. Recognize interdependence and independent responsibilities e. Share responsibility and accountability for patient care outcomes. f. Handle conflict in a positive manner Chapter 2 The Essence of Nursing: Knowledge and Caring  Essentials of the nursing profession o Provision of a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing o Attention to the range of human experiences and responses to health and illness within the physical and social environments. o Integration of assessment data with knowledge gained from an appreciation of the patient or the group. o Application of scientific knowledge to the processes of diagnosis and treatment through the use of judgment and critical thinking. o Advancement of professional nursing knowledge through scholarly inquiry o Influence on social and public policy to promote social justice. o Assurance of safe, quality, and evidence-based practice  Definition of critical thinking is clearly a focus of nursing practice. It is a tool, albeit not the only one use in nursing: Purposeful thinking, generate questions, Examine problems, Nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) 

Definition of competency: expected and measurable level of nursing performance thar integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement based on established scientific knowledge and expectation for nursing practice. Ultimate goal is to promote quality care.

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Ways of knowing Basic knowledge needed for nursing practice: Practice without judgement Key nursing roles: Provider of Care, Educator, Counselor, Manager, Researcher, Collaborator, Intrapreneur, Entrepreneur, Patient Advocate, Leader

Chapter 4: Success in Your Nursing Education Program  What nursing courses demand of the student: Nursing education differs from other types of education programs and requires extensive experience in labs, simulations, and clinical settings.  Professional socialization: Transition into professional practice is characterized by the acquisition of the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed to successfully function as a professional nurse. Knowledge is built upon knowledge gained in previous courses

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Tools for success in nursing education

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o Time Management and organization o Study skills- preparation, read o Follow rubric- understand what it expected of you o Use class time effectively Time management techniques

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