Professional Nursing Practice

Model of Nursing Practice Regulation Triangle: bottom- Professional, top- self-determination or self-regulation Edges: quality, safety, and evidence Bottom: 1. Professional not legal documents but because they are adopted by professional organizations, practitioners are expected to adhere to them - ANA code of ethics - ANA social policy statement - ANA scope and standards of practice - ANA position statements 2. Legal - State laws such as Nurse practice act- all nurses must be familia...

The national body overseeing registration of health professionals in Australia is the? Australian health practitioner regulation agency (AHPRA) Which of the following is an outline of the nursing process? Assessment Planning Implementation Documentation Evaluation How many elements make up the ICN code of ethics? 4 Which of the following NMBA frameworks is considered the 'companion' to the ICN code of ethics? Code of conduct Which of the following is not an elem...

Standard 1 Assessment. The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. Standard 2 Diagnosis. The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues. Standard 3 Outcome identification. The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Standard 4 Planning. The registered nurse develops a plan of care that p...

Nursing is both _____ and _______? An art and science Science is based on a body of what? Knowledge that is constantly changing and evolving Art is based on the practice of what? Compassion, respect, and dignity rendered to the client and family members alike. When rendering care, you will be guided by a code of ethics developed by who? American Nurses Association What three areas will you incorporate as you begin your practice? ANA standards, evidence-based prac...

Components of nurse practice acts include: A. definition of professional nursing B. certification requirements C. education requirements D. current NCLEX-RN plan A. definition of professional nursing When one differentiates between licensure and certification, it should be known that: A. licensure recognizes advanced practice competence and knowledge B. certifications recognizes entry-level competence and knowledge C. certification requires only successful completion of a standard...

Discuss the relationship between critical thinking and nursing assessment. - assessment involves collecting information from the patient and from secondary sources, along with interpreting and validating the information to form a complete database Two stages of assessment: - collection and verification of the data - analysis of data Critical thinking approach to assessment: knowledge-standards-attitudes-experience ties in with nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implemen...

ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses 2012 - Fundamental ethical values and standards for nurses in Australia and around the world. - Reference point for nurses to reflect on the conduct of themselves and others. - Guide ethical decision making and practice. - Outline to the community the ethical standards they can expect of nurses. - Doesn't apply to big issues such as abortion. Just day to day decisions. Nurses and People nurse promotes an environment in which the human rights, values, c...

Which of the following professional associations established the code of ethics, social policy statement, and scope and standards of practice? American Nurses Association A nurse is telling the truth, keeping promises, and doing no harm while caring for a client who is experiencing conflict with his family. Which of the following is the nurse demonstrating? Primary commitment to the client In what role does a nurse assess resources, strengths and weaknesses, coping behaviors, and...

Advocate Health policy determines who provides healthcare, who pays- and gets paid- for healthcare, what kind of care can be provided, where care can be provided, when care can be provided, and how care is provided. Because these factors impact safety, quality, and nursing's scope of practice, involvement in policy development and the political process is a significant part of the nurse's role as advocate- for patients and the profession. Which of the following makes it acceptable to r...

ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses 4 Ethical Standards: • Nurses and people • Nurses and practice • Nurses and the profession • Nurses and co-workers Registered Nurses Standards for Practice 7 Standards for Practice: 1. Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice 2. Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships 3. Maintains capability for practice 4. Comprehensively conducts assessments 5. Develops a plan for nursing practice 6. Provides safe, appropriate and ...