NRS 1021 Exam 3 Road Map Spring 2025

What is the focus of Cohen's model of socialization stages?

how nursing students progress through different stages of development: Unilateral Dependence, Negative Independence, Dependence/Mutuality, and Interdependence

What is the impact of marginalization and othering in healthcare?

It affects patient care and health outcomes.

What is the State Nurse Practice Act?

It defines the scope of practice for nurses.

What constitutes malpractice in nursing?

Failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably competent nurse would provide.

What are the ethical principles that nurses must understand?

Justice, Veracity, Nonmaleficence, and Autonomy.

What is the role of the Joint Commission in healthcare?

sets standards and accredits healthcare organizations to improve quality and patient safety

What are common errors in healthcare that nurses should be aware of?

Medication errors, near misses, and issues related to the culture of safety.

What are examples of how nurses could lose their nursing license?

Engaging in unethical practices or violating the Nurse Practice Act.

What are the benefits of communication in healthcare?

Improves patient outcomes and enhances teamwork.

What is the significance of effective health teaching and verification of understanding?

Ensures that patients comprehend their health information and care plans.

What are barriers to interprofessional collaboration?

Differences in professional cultures, communication issues, and lack of shared goals.

What is the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement?

A vision statement outlines what an organization aspires to be (long-term goals, future), while a mission statement defines its purpose and primary objectives (present)

What is transcultural nursing and its goal?

It is the practice of providing culturally competent care, aiming to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.

What are the benefits of joining a professional nursing organization?

Access to resources, networking opportunities, and professional development.

What is the aim of global health priority using ADPIE?

To address health issues globally through Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

What is the role of Advanced Practice Nurses (APN)?

They provide advanced clinical care, often with specialty certification.

What are the risks associated with patients leaving Against Medical Advice (AMA)?

Increased risk of adverse health outcomes and potential legal implications.

What does HIPAA stand for and what does it entail?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; it protects patient privacy and health information.

What is the ANA Code of Ethics?

provides a framework for ethical behavior and professional conduct for nurses

Who is Florence Nightingale and why is she significant?

She is known as the founder of modern nursing and established nursing as a profession.

What does the Nursing Metaparadigm encompass?

a set of foundational concepts that guide nursing theory, practice, and research

What is Nursing Theory?

provides a framework for understanding and guiding nursing practice, offering a structured approach to improving patient care and defining the scope of nursing practice

What is the Art/Science of Nursing?

The science of nursing provides the foundation for evidence-based practice, while the art of nursing focuses on the unique human connections and emotional intelligence required to provide effective care

What are research variables?

Elements that can change or vary in a study.

What does PICOT stand for in research?

Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time.

What is the importance of reading research in nursing?

It helps nurses apply evidence-based practice.

What is the role of an interdisciplinary team in healthcare?

To collaborate across disciplines to improve patient care.

Workplace violence and common consequences

can lead to physical injuries, psychological trauma, and mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Organizations experience increased costs from workers' compensation, staff turnover, and reduced productivity, impacting patient safety and the overall quality of care

Describe Scope of Practice

the boundaries of what you can and cannot do and the regulations (as determined by your profession, state, and federal govt) that dictate these boundaries

Patricia Benner Five Stage Model

novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert

Unilateral Dependence

reliant on external authority; limited questioning or critical analysis

negative independence

cognitive rebellion; diminished reliance on external authority

Dependence/Mutuality

Reasoned appraisal; begins integration of facts and opinions following objective testing

Interdependence

the dependence of two or more people or things on each other.

Justice

fairness; rightfulness

veracity

truthfulness, honesty

Nonmaleficence

do no harm

autonomy

independence

cultural competence

the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and understand

cultural awareness

Knowledge of various cultural beliefs and values

social determinants of health

The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels

Nurse Practice Act

defines the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing

civility

politeness; courteousness

incivility

rude, intimidating, and undesirable behavior directed at another person

compassion fatigue

loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care

independent variable

variable that is manipulated

dependent variable

The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.