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Nursing Theory ReviewNurse Practice Act -a legal and regulatory body that is created in each state, establishes common
definitions, rules, and regulations to guide the practice of a licensed nurse
Evidence-Based Practice -process of using evidence from credible scientific research to guide nursing
interventions and clinical judgment
Florence Nightingale -1. During Crimean war
2. Led to professional recognition of nursing
3. Used data to correlate cleanliness and health (Evidence-based practice)
4. Recognized important of data collection
Clara Barton -1. Founded the American Red Cross
2. During Civil War
Dorthea Dix -1. Advocated for mental health reform and indigenous rights
2. Pushed for formal training for nurses
Ildaura Murillo-Rohde -1. Founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHA)
Eddie Bernice Johnson -1. Introduced STEM Education Act in 2012
2. 1st RN elected to the U.S. Congress as a representative from Texas
Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence
(STAGE 1) -Nursing students and new nurses; no experience
Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence
(STAGE 2) -Advanced beginner; has been involved in some real-world situations
Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence
, (STAGE 3) -Competent; prioritizes tasks by drawing on past experiences
Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence
(STAGE 4) -Proficient; Able to respond to changing situations & modify plans
Benner's Stages of Clinical Competence
(STAGE 5) -Expert; Trusts your own intuition
Roles of a Nurse -1. Change manager - brings change with a goal to constantly improve staff
workflow + patient outcome
2. Change agent - someone who makes a change for improvement
Health Literacy -Client's knowledge and understanding about their conditions
Current Issues in Nursing -Nursing shortage, Impaired nursing, Opioid epidemic "diverting meds",
Cell phone use
State Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) -1. Regulates nursing within each state by BON
2. "The nursing guide"
3. Determines scope and standards of practice based on the provisions of the nurse's professional
license
American Nurses Association (ANA) -1. "the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Standards of
Professional Performance"
2. Advocation on a national level
3.
Scope of Practice -Step 1- State passes NPA to regulate nursing
Step 2- State identifies BON to enforce.
Steps of the Nursing Process -Assessment
Analysis
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