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Ch. 1 Nursing Today

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A multifaceted campaign to transform health care through nursing
RWJF Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action
Benner's Stages of Nursing Proficiency
Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, Expert
A beginner nursing student is considered to be on which level according to Benner?
Novice
A nurse with some level of experience, but is able to identify meaningful aspect or principles of nursing care is considered to be on which level according to Benner?
Advanced Beginner
A nurse who:
-has been in the same clinical position for 2 to 3 years
-establishes long-range goals for the patient
-has experience w/ all types of psychomotor skills required by a specific group of patients

Based on the above information the nurse being described is considered to be on what level of proficiency according to Benner?
Competent
A nurse who:
-has 2 to 3 years of experience in the same clinical position
-perceives patient's situation as a whole
-focuses on managing care as opposed to managing and performing skills

Based on the above information the nurse being described is considered to be on what level of proficiency according to Benner?
Proficient
A nurse who:
-has diverse experience
-intuitive grasp of an existing or potential clinical problem
-focuses on multiple dimensions of the situation
-is skilled at identifying both patient-centered problems and problems related to the healthcare system

Based on the above information the nurse being described is considered to be on what level of proficiency according to Benner?
Expert
The American Nursing Association began defining the scope of nursing in what year?
1960
What are the Six Standards of Practice?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
ANA Standards of Professional Performance
1. Ethics
2. Education
3. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
4. Quality of Practice
5. Communication
6. Leadership
7. Collaboration
8. Professional Practice Evaluation
9. Resources
10. Environmental Health
Philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define principles used to provide care.
Code of Ethics
List the professional roles of a nurse
Autonomy and Accountability, Caregiver, Advocate, Educator, Communicator, Manager
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
An APRN who is an expert clinician in a specialized area of practice
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
An APRN who provides health care to a group of patients, usually in an outpatient, ambulatory care or community-based setting
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
An APRN who is also educated in midwifery and is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwifes
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