AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care
TEST 4 With Questions And Answers
Synergy Model - Answer - Definition: An evolving phenomenon when individuals work together to
achieve common goal
Goal: Nursing practice is based on patient needs
Purpose: Model puts patient at center of nursing practice; clearly states what we do for patients and
links nurses to and defines their role within the context of the patient and patient outcomes
**SYNERGY results when patient's needs/characteristics are matched with nursing competencies**
Patient Characteristics - Answer - Encourages nurses to view patients holistically. Each patient/family
brings a unique set of characteristics- capacity for health and vulnerability to illness . - display varying
levels of following depending on where they are on the healthcare continuum.
Mnemonic:
See Very Clearly Reason Required (to) Put Patient Primary
Stability
Vulnerability
Complexity
Resource Availability
Resiliency
Predictability
Participation in Care
Participation in Decision Making
Stability - Answer - Ability to maintain a steady state equilibrium
Vulnerability - Answer - Susceptibility to actual or potential stressors that may affect patient outcomes
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