Nursing Foundations and Roles Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering influential figures in nursing, the importance of health literacy, holistic care principles, and various professional nursing roles.

Which influential person served as the 1st president of the American Red Cross?

Clara Barton

What role did Florence play in patient care besides medical tasks?

She helped patients manage stress.

Who was the retired teacher and mental health activist mentioned who was not a nurse?

Dorothea Dix

How is health literacy defined beyond just knowing information?

Managing health and making good decisions about health, including asking questions and seeking information from healthcare providers (HCPs).

What percentage of the population is shown by studies to have proficient health literacy?

$$12\%$$

What are some common barriers to health literacy?

Culture, language, education, and beliefs.

What can occur as a result of decreased health literacy?

Mismanaged chronic illness, "frequent flyers," and poor health outcomes.

What three components are involved in holistic care?

Mind, Body, and Spirit

According to the notes, how are nurses trusted to address their diverse clients?

With integrity, honesty, and compassion, regardless of the nurse's feelings or the client's identity.

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the Case manager role?

Ensuring clients receive needed services such as home health, walkers, outpatient PT/OT/ST, or SNF, and acting as a conduit between clients and the healthcare system.

What is the focus of the Research role in nursing?

To ensure up-to-date Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).

How is a Change Agent defined in a nursing context?

Someone who embraces change and understands and recognizes the need for change.

What is the function of Change management within a nursing unit?

Acting as a leader on the unit, similar to a change agent in a management role.

What are three additional nursing roles identified in the lecture?

Patient advocate, Decision maker, and Communicator.