Professionalism in Nursing Midterm

Early Civilization Nursing

Family members cared for ill relatives and assisted with childbirth, embodying compassion and health promotion.

Mobile War Nursing

Developed during the Roman era, it led to the establishment of military field hospitals.

The Chadwick Report

Described unsanitary conditions affecting health, leading to England's first board of health and labor legislation.

Florence Nightingale

Nurse administrator known for reducing military death rates and founding modern nursing schools.

Orem’s Theory of Nursing Systems

Explains the relationship between nurses and patients based on patients' self-care capabilities.

American Nurses Association

National organization that promotes high standards in nursing and advocates for nurses' interests.

Moral Suffering

Emotional struggle when nurses face morally unsatisfactory situations beyond their control.

Four Principles of Nursing Ethics

Autonomy, Nonmaleficence, Justice, Beneficence.

Self-Care

Proactive steps individuals take to maintain and improve their overall well-being.

Burnout

Chronic workplace stress characterized by mental and physical exhaustion.

Evidence-Based Practice

Framework for delivering optimal healthcare through integration of current evidence and expertise.

Negligence

Failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act: protects patient privacy and regulates data usage.

Mentors in Nursing

More experienced nurses providing guidance and support to less experienced nurses.

Nurse Externships

Paid summer programs for nursing students to gain experience in clinical settings.

Informed Consent

Legal duty to disclose necessary information for patients to make informed healthcare decisions.

Stress Management Techniques

Methods like mindfulness, deep breaths, and gratitude journaling to cope with stress.

Trends in Nursing

Increasing demand for ICU nurses, community health nurses, and telehealth services.

Maternity Leave for Female Officers

Established by Anna May Hayes.

Clara Barton

Founder of the Red Cross and civil war nurse.

Mary Seacole

Nurse during the Crimean War who opened her own field hospital.

Lillian Wald

Established public health nursing and the Henry Street Settlement.

Dorothy Dix

Pioneer for mental health reform.

Anna May Hayes

Nurse who established maternity leave for female officers.

Mary Breckenridge

Pioneer in nurse-midwifery and comprehensive healthcare for rural communities.

Nursing Career vs Job

Career involves motivation and advancement, while job is solely for income.

Chronic Stress Effects

Includes hypertension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and weight changes.

Networking in Nursing

Exchange of information and ideas among nurses and professionals to foster opportunities.

State Board of Nursing

Responsible for licensure, discipline, and oversight of nursing practice.

Types of Nursing Programs

Include diploma programs, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degrees.

Jean Watson

Developed the Philosophy and Science of Caring theory, focusing on holistic nursing.

Benner's Novice to Expert Model

Framework for understanding how nurses develop skills and clinical judgment.

Moral vs Ethics vs Values

Morals are personal beliefs; ethics are societal standards; values are individual judgments.

Legal Actions in Nursing

Can arise from failures in standards of care, documentation, and patient advocacy.

Clinical Judgment

The ability to assess patient needs and make informed decisions in nursing practice.