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| The protection, promotion, and optimization of health, and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, familties, communities, and populations. |
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| Who is Florence Nightingale and what was her contribution to nursing? |
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-She established the first nursing philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration.
-She developed the first organized program for training nurses, the Nightingale Training School for Nurses at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
-She was the first practicing nurse epidemiologist.
-She was known as "lady with the lamp." |
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| What influence did Clara Barton have on nursing? |
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-She was the founder of the American Red Cross.
- She tended soldiers on the battlefields, cleansing their wounds, meeting their basic needs, and comforting them in death. |
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| What influence did Harriet Tubman have on nursing? |
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| She was active in the Underground Railroad movement and assisted in leading over 300 slaves to freedom. |
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| What influence did Mary Mahoney have on nursing? |
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-She was the first professionally trained African American nurse.
-She was concerned with relationships between cultures and races, and as a noted nursing leader, she brought forth an awareness of cultural diversity and respect for the individual, regardless of background, race, color, or religion. |
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| What influence did Isabel Robb have on nursing? |
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| She helped found the Nurse' Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada in 1896. This organization became the American Nurses Association in 1911. |
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| What influence did Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster have on nursing? |
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| They opened the Henry Street Settlement, focusing on the health needs of the poor. |
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| What are some significant events that occurred during the time period of 1901-1908? |
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In 1901 - 1908
-The Army Nurse and Navy Nurse Corps was established.
-The Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses was founded. |
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| Name the 5 characteristics of a profession and describe how nursing fulfills these characteristics. |
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1. extended education
2. theoretical body of knowledge
3. specific service
4. autonomy in decision making and practice
5.code of ethics for practice |
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| What are some significant events that occurred during the 1920's? |
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-Sigma Theta Tau and the National Honor Society of Nursing was formed by 6 students from Indiana University.
-Goldmark Report: Rockefeller Foundation - funded survey; as a result the Yale School of Nursing was developed. |
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| What are some significant events that occurred during the time period of 1940-1950's? |
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-The Brown Report-Dr. Esther Lucille Brown recommended a broad academic education within a university and 2 yrs of nursing education focused on technical skills.
-Dr. Mildred Montag established the first Associate degree nursing program.
-National League for Nursing (NLN) developed graduate nursing education.
-Nursing Research was established. |
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| What are the minimum educational requirements to become a registered nurse? |
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A 2 yr ADN degree
A 4 yr BSN degree |
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| At what level of education preparation do professional nurses specialize? What are some of those specialties? |
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| What are the 6 responsibilities of a professional nurse? |
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Autonomy and Accountability
Caregiver
Advocate
Educator
Communicator
Manager |
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| What are some regulatory approaches to control health care costs? |
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PSROs
PPS
Capitation-Hospitals
Managed Care |
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| How can a person pay for health care in the U.S.? |
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PPO
Medicare
Medicaid
Private Insurance |
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| What are the 6 levels of health care? |
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Preventive
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Restorative
Continuing |
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| What types of services are offered in each level of health care? |
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Primary - Prenatal, Well-baby care, Nutrition counseling, Family planning, Exercise classes
Preventive - B/P and cancer screenings, Immunizations,Poison control information, Mental Health Counseling, Community legislation
Secondary - ER care, Acute med surg care
Radiological procedures
Tertiary - Intensive care, Subacute care
Restorative - Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, Sports med, Spinal cord injury programs, Home care
Continuing - Assisted living, Psychiatric and older adult day care |
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| Name a practice setting for each level of care. |
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| Give examples of a nurse's role in each of the health care services. |
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| What are issues in health care delivery and how can they affect nursing in the future? |
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| Explain the importance of community health nursing? |
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| What are vulnerable populations? |
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| Describe the competencies the community-based nurse uses to deliver care. |
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| Explain the nursing paradigm, including the elements and the linkages. |
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| Explain the importance of nursing theory. |
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| Give a brief description of the components of a theory. |
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| Describe Nightingale's theory. |
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| Identify 3 nursing theorist that you like best and describe their theories. |
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