3.2: NURSING EDUCATION

nursing education

Controlled by state boards of nursing and professional organizations

RN and LPN

what are the entry levels of nursing education

licensed practical (vocational) nursing program

registered nursing programs

graduate nuring programs

continuing education

nurse practitioner

types of nursing eeducation programs

licensed practical (vocational) nursing programs

• classroom, clinical experience for 9-12 months

• Leader programs

• NCLEX-PN

diploma

associate degree

baccalaureate degree

what are some registered nursing programs?

diploma

• Three-year program 

• Have declined steadily since 1965

associate degree

• Most take place in community colleges

• ADN, AA, AS, AAS with major nursing

• Begin after Mildred Montag’s dissertation

baccalaureate deggree

• Approx. 34% of RNS

• Some accelerated programs for those who have a baccalaureate degree in another field 

• BSN completion programs for those with a diploma associate degree

• Generally more autonomy, responsibility, career advancement

master’s degree and doctoral programs

what are some graduate nursing programs?

PhD and DNP

what are doctoral programs in nursing?

PhD

this doctoral program has faculty roles in nursing education, research

DNP

this doctoral program has the highet degree of nurse clinicians

continuing education

• Formalized experiences designed to enhance the knowledge, and skills of practicing professionals 

• Responsibility of all practicing nurses 

• Some states require several CE credits to renew a license

• In-service education programs may be offered by the employer  

nurse practitioner

Holds a master’s degree and assumes an advanced practice role

nursing

Common Themes:

• Caring 

• art/science

• Client-centered, holistic, and adaptive

• Concerned with health promotion, Health prevention, and health maintenance 

• Helping professsion 

Consumer: Patient and Client

who are the recipients of nursing care

patient

person waiting for, undergoing, medical treatment and care

client

person who engages in advice, or services of another who is qualified to provide service. Increasingly used over patient

promotion of health and wellness

prevention of illness

restoring health

care of the dying

scope of nursing

• Acute care hospitals

• Clients' homes

• Community agencies

• Ambulatory clinics

• Long-term care facilities

• Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

• Nursing practice centers

settings for nursing

ANA and Specialty Nursing Organizations

what are the standards of nursing practice?

counselor

role of nurse wherein the nursehelps the client to recognize and cope with stressful psychological of social problems, develop improved relationships and promote growth

change agent

role of nurse wherein the nurse assists clients in making modificaion in their behavior

leader

role of nurse wherein the nurse influence others to work together to accomplish specific goals

manager

role of nurse wherein the nurse manages the cre of individuals, families, and communities and delegates nursing acivities

case manager

role of nurse wherein the nurse works with or act as a primary nurse to oversee care of specific caseload

research consumer

role of nurse wherein the nurse uses research to improve client care

➔ Nurse practitioner

➔ Clinical nurse specialist

➔ Nurse anesthetist

➔ Nurse midwife

➔ Nurse researcher

➔ Nurse administrator

➔ Nurse educator

➔ Nurse entrepreneur

➔ Forensic nurse

what are nurses’ expanded career roles?

profession

this is an occupation that required extensive education

profession

special knowledge, skill, and preparation

professionalism

professional character, spirit, and methods

professionalization

process of being a professional

special education

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes a hospital diploma, an associate degree, a baccalaureate degree, a master’s degree, a doctoral degree

body of knowledge

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes nursing conceptual frameworks

service orientation

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes altruism and service to others that are guided by rules, policies, and ethics

outgoing research

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes contemporary practice related issues

code of ethics

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes integrity wherein members are expected to do what is considered right regardless of any cost

autonomy

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes self-regulating, setting standards for members, and independence at work, responsibility, accountability for one’s actions

professional organization

this is a criteria of a profession where it includes governance

socialization

this includes interactions with fellow students establish level and direction of effort, goals, and activities; develop solidarity

● Code of ethics

● Standards of nursing practice

● Nurse practice acts in the legal system

● NSNA's Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct

what are critical values of nursing?

Social Forces

Health Care Reform

Quality and Safety in Healthcare

Consumer Demands

Family Structure

Science and Technology

Information, Telehealth, and Telenursing

Legislation

Demography

What are the factors that influence contemporary nursing practice?

affordable care act (ACA) in 2010

this law made affordable health insurance available to more people.

Patient-centered care

Informatics

Teamwork and collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Safety

what are IOM’s six competencies

Telehealth

Medical information exchanged via electronic communications to improve patient's health status

Telenursing

Provide nursing practice at a distance

Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

this law says that each patient's rights to accept or refuse

medical care, use advance directives

American Nurses Association

National professional organization for nursing in the U.S. founded 1896

American Nurse Today

What’s the official journal of ANA?

The American Nurse

What is he official newpaper of ANA?

National League for Nursing

◆ Formed 1952

◆ Individuals and agencies

◆ Continuing education services

International Council of Nurses

◆ Established 1899

◆ National organizations working together for

mission of representing nursing worldwide

National Student Nurses Association

◆ Formed in 1953

◆ Student must be in state-approved nursing education program to qualify

International Honor Society: Sigma Thata Tau

◆ Founded 1922

◆ Professional rather than social

◆ Potential members hold bachelor's degree minimum, demonstrate achievement in nursing