NUR 112 - Historical Perspective, Types of Healthcare Setting, Healthcare Policy

Historical Perspective of Nursing

Nursing has evolved significantly from early civilization practices to modern professional roles, influenced by historical events and key figures.

Florence Nightingale

Known as 'The lady with the lamp', she established the foundations of modern nursing and emphasized hygiene and data collection.

Emergency Care

Refers to immediate medical assistance that is often provided in hospital emergency departments, critical for health crises.

Types of Healthcare Settings

Various environments where health services are delivered, including hospitals, clinics, home healthcare, and specialized centers.

Healthcare Payment Methods

Different systems for financing health services, such as out-of-pocket payments, private insurance, and government programs.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

A legislative act aimed at making health insurance more affordable and accessible to more people, with a focus on expanding Medicaid.

Nursing Education Pathways

Different levels of nursing education, from Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), each requiring specific training and licensing.

Professional Nursing Organizations

Organizations that set standards for nursing practice, education, and performance, including the American Nurses Association (ANA).

Clara Barton

Founder of the American Red Cross, known for her work in nursing during the Civil War and caring for wounded soldiers.

Dorothea Dix

A reformer who advocated for mental illness treatment and trained nurses for army service during the Civil War.

Mary Elizabeth Mahoney

The first African American nurse in the United States, who graduated from an American nursing school in 1879.

Health Policy

Guidelines and regulations that govern how healthcare is provided, funded, and accessed in society.

Healthcare Delivery System

A structure that provides healthcare services and includes all the resources, services, and providers involved in the delivery of care.

Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

A group of healthcare professionals from various fields who collaborate to provide comprehensive care for patients.

Affordable Care Act

A comprehensive healthcare reform law aimed at expanding access to health insurance, reducing healthcare costs, and improving healthcare quality.

Evidence-Based Health Policy

Health policies developed based on scientific evidence to improve health outcomes and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Nursing Roles

Includes direct care providers, educators, researchers, and administrators within healthcare settings.

Primary Health Care

Basic or general healthcare that focuses on common health issues and preventive measures.

Secondary Health Care

Healthcare services that are provided by specialists after referral from primary care providers.

Tertiary Health Care

Highly specialized medical care usually involving advanced and complex procedures.

National League for Nursing (NLN)

An organization providing guidance on nursing education and the challenges facing nursing practice.

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

A method used to enhance healthcare services and patient outcomes by involving all members of the organization.

Managed Care

A healthcare delivery system that aims to manage cost, utilization, and quality of care.