Expanded and Extended Role of Nurses

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What are the expanded roles of nurses beyond traditional clinical care?

Health education, counseling, research, case management, administration, health policy advocacy, occupational health.

What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

A Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing medications.

What historical figure emphasized the importance of the environment in nursing?

Florence Nightingale.

What are some factors contributing to the expansion of nursing roles?

Increasing healthcare demand, global nursing shortages, chronic disease burden, technological advancement.

What defines the nurse-patient relationship?

A professional, therapeutic, and purposeful interaction aimed at promoting the patient's well-being.

What are the characteristics of an effective nurse-patient relationship?

Therapeutic, professional boundaries, time-limited, caring, respectful, confidential.

What is environmental health?

The branch of public health concerned with how the environment affects human health and disease prevention.

What role does a Public Health Nurse play?

Works at the community level to improve population health through activities like immunization campaigns.

What are some emerging roles of nurses?

Disaster Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Legal Nurse Consultant, Forensic Nurse, Geriatric Nurse Specialist.

What is the purpose of active listening in nursing communication?

To show attention and interest to the patient.

What is a key factor in maintaining professional boundaries in nursing?

Avoiding dual relationships such as accepting personal gifts or oversharing personal problems.

How do environmental factors influence nursing care?

They affect patient safety, recovery, and overall health outcomes.

What is the importance of lifelong learning in nursing?

To ensure nurses stay updated with advancements in healthcare and maintain competency.

What does the term 'role ambiguity' refer to in nursing?

The lack of clear understanding of one’s role, which can create conflict and confusion.

What is achieved through effective nurse-patient communication?

Enhanced patient satisfaction, improved health outcomes, reduced anxiety, and promotion of healing.