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The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care guiding professional thinking and activities as demonstrated by the analytical, critical-thinking model/framework known as: (a)Clinical decision-making (b)The scientific method (c)Coordination of care (d)The nursing process - ANSWER >>>(d) The nursing process Which of the following is NOT a foundational principle of cultural humility? (a) Developing mutually beneficial and non-paternalistic clinical and advocacy partnerships with communities (b) Nurturing a lifelong commitment to self-reflection, self-evaluation, and self-critique (c) Focusing on individual-level processes to promote organizational- level changes (d) Redressing power imbalances in the person-clinician, educator- student, colleague-colleague, and academic center-community dynamic - ANSWER >>>(c) Focusing on individual-level processes to promote organizational-level changes The Scope of Nursing Practice describes the "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how" of nursing practice. The "who" of nursing practice includes all EXCEPT which of the following? (a) Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) (b) Registered nurses (RN) (c) Graduate-level prepared registered nurses

(d) Licensed practical nurses (LPN) - ANSWER >>>(d) Licensed practical nurses (LPN) The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity, and embraces which one of the following: (a) Capturing patient stories and voices through journaling, painting, poetry writing and music. (b) Spirituality, healing, empathy, mutual respect, and compassion. (c) The authority of physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, and radiologists. (d) Nursing is a science, not an art. - ANSWER >>>(b) Spirituality, healing, empathy, mutual respect, and compassion Today's nursing students need to be well versed in evidence-based practice, a lifelong problem-solving approach which integrates ALL BUT WHICH of the following: (a) The best evidence from well-designed research studies and theories (b) Clinical expertise and data from assessment of the healthcare consumer's history and condition (c) Person, family, group, community, and population preferences and values (d) The way things have always historically been done - ANSWER

(d) The way things have always historically been done The nursing process includes the following components: (a) Attending to the well-being, comfort, dignity, and humanity of all patient populations (b) Assessing blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature (c) Assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation (d) Consulting with the assigned physician and care team members - ANSWER >>>(c) Assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation

After completion of the BSN (Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing) degree NURS 142 students will be educationally prepared for competent practice at the entry level and will be qualified by national examination for RN licensure. What is the name of that national examination? (a) American Association of Colleges of Nursing Examination, known as AACN-RN (b) National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, known as NCLEX-RN (c) National League or Nursing Examination, known as NLN-RN Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education Examination, known as LACE-RN (d) American Nurses Credentialing Center Examination, known as ANCC-RN - ANSWER >>>(b) National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, known as NCLEX-RN Which of these does NOT accurately reflect one of the nine code of ethics provisions? (a) The nurse collaborates with other health professionals only when necessary to prevent patient harm (b) The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity and worth of every person (c) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population (d) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient - ANSWER >>>(a) The nurse collaborates with other health professionals only when necessary to prevent patient harm Which of the following is a question related to the ethical principle of patient autonomy? (a) What is the likelihood of success of treatment? (b) Is the person competent and capable of making decisions? (c) Are there family or provider biases that might influence treatment decisions?

(d) Will the proposed treatment benefit the patient and avoid harm? - ANSWER >>>(b) Is the person competent and capable of making decisions? ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING are true statements about the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice: (a) They may be utilized as evidence of the standard of care, with the understanding that application of the standards is context dependent. (b) They are clear that specific conditions and clinical circumstances do not affect the application of the standards at a given time (e.g., during a natural disaster). (c) They are authoritative statements of the duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, population, or specialty, are expected to perform competently. (d) They are subject to change with the dynamics of the nursing profession, as new patterns of professional practice are developed and accepted by the nursing profession and the public. - ANSWER

(b) They are clear that specific conditions and clinical circumstances do not affect the application of the standards at a given time (e.g., during a natural disaster) Which one of the following defines Code of Ethics (COE) Provision 1? (a) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population. (b) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient. (c) The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care. (d) The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. - ANSWER (d) The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person Which one of the following defines Code of Ethics (COE) Provision 2? (a) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.

(b) The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care. (c) The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. (d) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient. - ANSWER >>>(a) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population Which one of the following defines Code of Ethics (COE) Provision 3? (a) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population. (b) The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. (c) The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care. (d) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient. - ANSWER >>>(d) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient Compliance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements and identified standards of practice and accompanying competencies reflect what? (a) Suggestions for competently working within the care team. (b) The expected level of competence of all nurses. (c) Possible level of incompetence for nurses to avoid. (d) Examples of cultural competence. - ANSWER >>>(b) The expected level of competence of all nurses According to: ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2015), ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING answers the question: What Is Ethics? (a) A branch of philosophy or theology in which one reflects on morality

(b) A systematic study of what is right and good measured against principles, virtues and core values of a profession (c) A systematic set of universally accepted rules and regulation created by an appropriate authority such as government based on written law (d) A guide for nurses to use during analysis and decision-making - ANSWER >>>(c) A systematic set of universally accepted rules and regulation created by an appropriate authority such as government based on written law Which of the following answers related to ANA Nursing COE Provisions 1 & 2 and Interpretative Statements best align specifically with interprofessional relationships? (a) Relationships with Patients & Conflict of Interest for Nurses (b) Respect for Human Dignity & Primacy of the Patient's Interests (c) The Right to Self-Determination & Professional Boundaries (d) Relationships with Colleagues and Others & Collaboration - ANSWER >>>(d) Relationships with Colleagues and Others & Collaboration Is the following description of ethical theories TRUE or FALSE: Nursing draws from many ethical theories, including: Kant's Moral Imperative Critical Theories Virtue Ethics Ethic of Caring (a) True (b) False - ANSWER >>>(a) True Which of the following best describes how the two books: Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements are essential professional resources that collectively guide nursing practice? Both are used... (a) in caring for patients only (b) in all roles and settings (c) in outpatient roles and settings only

(d) in hospital roles and settings only - ANSWER >>>(b) in all roles and settings Which of the following is NOT a component of Provision 3? (a) Professional responsibility in promoting a culture of safety (b) Relationships with colleagues and others (c) Protection of human participation in research (d) Performance standards and review mechanisms - ANSWER

(b) Relationships with colleagues and others Which of the following is an example of advocacy? (a) Reporting ethically questionable research practices to oversight bodies (b) Disclosing protected health information (PHI) to anyone who asks for it (c) Building interdisciplinary relationships with colleagues (d) Participation in nursing research studies - ANSWER >>>(a) Reporting ethically questionable research practices to oversight bodies Provisions 7-9 focus on the expanded duties of the nurse and the nursing profession in advancing nursing and health care nationally and globally. ALL BUT WHICH ONE is a code of ethics for Provisions 7 - 9? (a) Nursing's Social Policy Statement (NSPS) is a document that articulates the parameters of the relationship between the profession of nursing and society. (b) The nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession through research and scholarly inquiry, professional standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy. (c) The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities. (d) The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations, must articulate nursing values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing an

  • ANSWER >>>(a) Nursing's Social Policy Statement (NSPS) is a

document that articulates the parameters of the relationship between the profession of nursing and society Provision 5 states the nurse owes the same duties to self as to others and includes ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF the Interpretative Statements? (a) Preservation of Wholeness of Character (b) Preservation of Integrity (c) Promotion of Personal Health, Safety and Well-Being (d) Continuation of Patient Growth - ANSWER >>>(d) Continuation of Patient Growth Provision 6 states the nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains, and improves the ethical environment of the work settings and conditions of employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care. ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING are Interpretive Statements of this Provision? (a) The Environment and Ethical Obligation (b) The Environment and Moral Virtue (c) Continuation of Professional Growth in the Environment (d) Responsibility for the Healthcare Environment - ANSWER >>>(c) Continuation of Professional Growth in the Environment Provision 7 states that the nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession through ALL BUT WHICH ONE of the following Interpretive Statements? (a) Contributions Through Nursing and Health Policy Development (b) Contributions Through Developing, Maintaining, and Implementing Professional Practice Standards (c) Contributions Through Scholarly Activity Only by Advanced Practice, Doctorally Prepared Nurses (d) Contributions Through Research and Scholarly Inquiry - ANSWER

(c) Contributions through scholarly activity only by advanced practice, doctorally prepared nurses

Provision 8 states ways the nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public by ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING Interpretive Statements? (a) Collaboration for Health, Human Rights, and Health Diplomacy (b) Health Is a Universal Privilege for Those who have Private Insurance (c) Collaboration for Human Rights in Complex, Extreme or Extraordinary Practice Settings (d) Obligation to Advance Health and Human Rights and Reduce Disparities - ANSWER >>>(b) Health is a Universal Privilege for Those who have Private Insurance Provision 9 focuses on the profession of nursing, collectively working through its professional organizations to achieve ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING Interpretive Statements? (a) Social Justice in Nursing and Health Policy (b) Integrity of the Profession (c) Articulation and Assertion of Values (d) Socialization of Nursing Students - ANSWER >>>(d) Socialization of Nursing Students Integrity of the profession includes ALL BUT WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING elaborations on the Interpretive Statement? (a) Reducing nursing education to the fewest number of years possible (b) Supporting certification and licensure (c) Commiting to evidence-informed practice (d) Encouraging respect, fairness, and caring in all facets of nursing - ANSWER >>>(a) Reducing nursing education to the fewest number of years possible Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the rights of nurses in their work environments? (a) Nurses have the right to freely and openly advocate for themselves without fear of retribution (b) Nurses have the right to a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice

(c) Nurses have the right to work in unsafe environments when necessary for patient care (d) Nurses have the right to fair compensation for their work - ANSWER >>>(c) Nurses have the right to work in unsafe environments when necessary for patient care Which of the following reflect how nurses can contribute to the profession? (a) Through research and scholarly inquiry (b) Through developing, maintaining, and implementing practice standards (c) Through nursing and health policy development (d) Nurses can contribute to the profession in all of these ways - ANSWER >>>(d) Nurses can contribute to the profession in all of these ways Which of the following is an example of how principles of social justice can be integrated into nursing practice? (a) Focusing on bedside nursing rather than public health concerns (b) Supporting a curriculum that addresses health disparities and discrimination (c) Avoiding politics and social policy issues to remain neutral in the workplace (d) Reform the profession only when necessary to support traditional dogmatic practices - ANSWER >>>(b) Supporting a curriculum that addresses health disparities and discrimination The Kaplan Module on "How to Study-- Orientation: Find out what study skills workshops are available to you" covers which topics? Check ALL that apply.

  • Nursing School Success Workshops
  • Kaplan's Prep Talks for Mental Strength Training
  • The Dosage and Calculations Workshop
  • How to take advantage of these valuable resources.
  • How to complete Focused Review Tests - ANSWER >>>Nursing School Success Workshops The Dosage and Calculations Workshop

How to take advantage of these valuable resources The Nursing School Success Workshops are available immediately upon activation of your resources, and will remain available until your resources expire.

  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True Your resources are reactivated (student fee) each year through your NCLEX completion.
  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True Resources are available 24/7.
  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True What are the best ways to study and prepare for exams? These tips are useful for NURS 142 (including quizzes, but especially mid-term and final exam), all levels of study at UM SON and in preparation for the NCLEX exam after graduation. Please check ALL THAT APPLY.
  • Studying is ongoing throughout the semester
  • Preparing for the exam requires completing the reading assignments in increments and long in advance of the due date.
  • Prior to the exam REVIEW previously studied materials and key concepts and ideas.
  • Review concepts and materials right before the test begins for best recall of important ideas.
  • Re-read all assigned reading assignments as close to the exam date as possible - ANSWER >>>Studying is ongoing throughout the semester Preparing for the exam requires completing the reading Prior to the exam REVIEW previously studied materials and key concepts and ideas

The module emphasizes that several days before, all but which of the following are best practices in preparing for an exam?

  • Reading any assigned materials you had previously not been able to complete.
  • Exercising a few days before is a good way to release tension, to refocus and to manage stress.
  • Getting sufficient sleep to reduce stress, avoid depression and rundown; and achieve better recall.
  • Talk to friends to renew your self-confidence and boost morale. - ANSWER >>>Reading any assigned materials you had previously not been able to complete All but which one of the following is suggested in the "Preparing for the Exam" module for post exam review.
  • Review to get more points and improve your grade.
  • Review to figure out where you went wrong and where you need to focus your attention next time, e.g., why was the correct answer correct, why did you select the wrong answer, did you misread it, did you not understand the original concept, etc.
  • Review to figure out what kind of questions were asked, e.g., recall recognition, application- or analysis-level, synthesis and application, etc.
  • Review the questions you got correct, i.e., how did you study that information, what did you learn that you can use going forward, etc. - ANSWER >>>Review to get more points and improve your grade Sometimes stress can be good?
  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True Stress may result from the emotional and physical demands that students experience in school?
  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True The following are possible sources of stress. Indicate all that apply.
  • Expectations
  • Environment
  • Culture - ANSWER >>>Expectations Environment Stress can cause everything from increased heart rate and blood pressure to digestive changes and headaches.
  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True "Stress tolerant" people engage in all of the following behaviors:
  • immediately focusing on "solvable" issues.
  • using an optimistic, explanatory style
  • taking credit for success, not failure
  • taking responsibility for one's failure - ANSWER >>>immediately focusing on "solvable" issues using an optimistic, explanatory style taking credit for success, not failure Meditation, time out, massage, exercise, music, journaling, laughter, chewing gum, napping are ALL examples of stress-reducing activities that you can incorporate into your routine.
  • True
  • False - ANSWER >>>True All but which one of the following strategies suggested in the Kaplan video are possible in UM NURS 142?
  • Sit up front
  • Attend all classes
  • Take good notes
  • Read assigned reading before class - ANSWER >>>Sit up front Active listening or learning? Look at the speaker - ANSWER

Active listening Active listening or learning? Don't think emotionally - ANSWER Active listening

Active listening or learning? Reduce distractions - ANSWER

Active listening Active listening or learning? Don't argue mentally - ANSWER Active listening Active listening or learning? Get the main points - ANSWER Active listening Active listening or learning? Responsibility for learning is with listener not speaker - ANSWER >>>Learning by listening Active listening or learning? Anticipate next point - ANSWER Learning by listening Active listening or learning? Identify supporting materials - ANSWER Learning by listening Active listening or learning? Don't waste your time by criticizing the speaker - ANSWER >>>Learning by listening Active listening or learning? Don't fake attention - ANSWER Learning by listening What is nursing - ANSWER >>>the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations The scope of nursing provides the - ANSWER >>>who, what, where,

when, why, and how Healthcare consumers - ANSWER >>>patients, persons, clients, families, groups, communities or populations who are the focus of attention and to whom the RN is providing services

RNs - ANSWER >>>individuals who are educationally prepared and licensed by state common wealth, territory, government, or regulatory body to practice as a registered nurse. What are synonyms for RN? - ANSWER >>>Nurse and professional nurse Graduate-level prepared RNs - ANSWER >>>prepared at the masters or doctoral education level Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANSWER

completed an accelerated graduate-level education program preparing them for the 4 recognized APRN roles. What are the four APRN recognized roles? - ANSWER >>>certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse practitioner What do you need to become a APRN? - ANSWER >>>passed a national certification, advanced clinical knowledge (direct care of individuals), greater depth and breadth of knowledge then RN's prepared to assume responsibility for health promotion assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems obtained license What does the standard of professional nursing practice consist of? - ANSWER >>>standards of practice and standards of professional who, what, where, when, why, and how Healthcare consumers - ANSWER >>>patients, persons, clients, families, groups, communities or populations who are the focus of attention and to whom the RN is providing services RNs - ANSWER >>>individuals who are educationally prepared and licensed by state common wealth, territory, government, or regulatory body to practice as a registered nurse. What are synonyms for RN? - ANSWER >>>Nurse and professional nurse Graduate-level prepared RNs - ANSWER >>>prepared at the masters or doctoral education level Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ANSWER >>>completed an accelerated graduate-level education program preparing them for the 4 recognized APRN roles. What are the four APRN recognized roles? - ANSWER >>>certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse practitioner What do you need to become a APRN? - ANSWER >>>passed a national certification, advanced clinical knowledge (direct care of individuals), greater depth and breadth of knowledge then RN's prepared to assume responsibility for health promotion assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems obtained license What does the standard of professional nursing practice consist of? - ANSWER >>>standards of practice and standards of professional performance Standards of Practice - ANSWER >>>describe a competent level of nursing care demonstrated by critical thinking model known as the nursing process, and nursing process is the foundation of clinical decision making and actions How many standards are in the standards of practice? - ANSWER Six

What are the standards of practice? - ANSWER >>>Assessment Diagnosis Outcomes identification Planning Implementation Evaluation Standard 1 of Practice Assessment: - ANSWER >>>RN collects pertinent data/information relative to healthcare consumers health/situation Standard 2 of Practice Diagnosis: - ANSWER >>>RN analyzes assessment data to determine actual problem Standard 3 Practice Outcomes Identification: - ANSWER >>>RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer Standard 4 Practice Planning: - ANSWER >>>RN develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes Standard 5 Practice implementation: - ANSWER >>>RN implements the identified plan Standard 5A Practice Coordination of Care: - ANSWER >>>RN coordinates care delivery Standard 5B Practice Health Teaching and Health Promotion: - ANSWER >>>RN employs strategies to promote health/safe environment. Standard 6 Practice Evaluation: - ANSWER >>>RN evaluates progress toward attainment of goals

Standards of Professional Performance - ANSWER >>>competent level of behavior in the professional role How many standards of professional performance are there? - ANSWER >>>Eleven Standard 7 of Professional Performance Ethics: - ANSWER >>>RN practices ethically Standard 8 of Professional Performance Culturally Congruent Practice: - ANSWER >>>RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles Standard 9 of Professional Performance Communication: - ANSWER >>>RN communicates effectively Standard 10 of Professional Performance Collaboration: - ANSWER >>>RN collaborates with healthcare consumer Standard 11 of Professional Performance Leadership: - ANSWER >>>RN leads within professional practice setting Standard 12 of Professional Performance Education: - ANSWER >>>RN seeks knowledge/competence reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking Standard 13 of Professional Performance Evidence-based practice and research: - ANSWER >>>RN integrates evidence and research findings Standard 14 of Professional Performance Quality of Practice: - ANSWER >>>RN contributes to quality nursing practice Standard 15 of Professional Performance

Professional Practice Evaluation: - ANSWER >>>RN evaluates one's own and other's nursing practice Standard 16 of Professional Performance Resource Utlization: - ANSWER >>>RN utlizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe and effective Standard 17 of Professional Performance Environmental Health: - ANSWER >>>RN practices in an environmentally safe/healthy manner The who of nursing? - ANSWER >>>Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses The what of nursing? - ANSWER >>>Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations Tenets Characteristic of Nursing Practice - ANSWER >>>1) Caring and health are central to the practice of the registered nurse

  1. Nursing practice is individualized
  2. Registered nurses use the nursing process to plan and provide individualized care for healthcare consumers
  3. Nurses coordinate care by establishing partnerships
  4. A strong link exists between the professional work environment and the registered nurse's ability to provide quality health care and achieve optimal outcomes The How of Nursing - ANSWER >>>the ways, means, methods, processes, and manner by which registered nurses' practice professionally. The ways in which RN's practice reflects integration of the five core practice competencies of all healthcare professionals: - ANSWER

healthcare consumer-centered practice, evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, use of informatics, and continuous quality improvement. Healthcare consumer-centered approach (nursing process): - ANSWER >>>the RN collaborates with and treats all healthcare consumers with the utmost respect. Demonstrates culturally congruent practice, always advocating that healthcare consumers have sufficient information and questions answered. Evidence-based practice (means): - ANSWER >>>incorporate the best available evidence, healthcare consumer preferences, provider expertise, and contextual resources in which nursing is delivered. Interprofessional collaboration - ANSWER >>>care coordination, requiring effective communication by all stakeholders. Use of methods - ANSWER >>>communicating predictably and comprehensively using approaches such as informatics, electronic health records, and established processes to prevent error. Methods can include situation, background, assessment, and recommendation Manner - ANSWER >>>RN practices according to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, standards for professional nursing practice, institutional review boards protocols, and directives of other governing and regulatory bodies that guide the conduct of professional nursing practice. Nursing Social Policy Statement - ANSWER >>>Humans manifest an essential unity of mind, body, and spirit Human experience is contextually and culturally defined Health and illness are human experiences. The presence of illness does not preclude health, nor does optimal health preclude illness. The relationship between the nurse and patient occurs within context of the values and beliefs of the patient and nurse Public policy and the healthcare delivery system influence the health and well-being of society and professional nursing

Individual responsibility and interprofessional involvement are essential Art of Nursing - ANSWER >>>based on caring and respect for human dignity. It embraces spirituality, healing, empathy, manual respect, and compassion. Healing - ANSWER >>>fostered by helping, listening, mentoring, coaching, teaching, exploring, being present, supporting, touching, intuition, service, cultural competence, tolerance, acceptance, nurturing, mutually caring, and conflict resolution. Caring is - ANSWER >>>Grounded in ethics, beginning with respect for the autonomy of the care recipient Grounded, as a science, in nursing, but is not limited to nursing An attribute that may be taught, modeled, learned, and mastered Capable of being measured and analyzed scientifically The subject of study within caring science institutes/academics worldwide Central to relationships that lead to effective healing, cure, and/or actualization of human potential. When Does Nursing Occurs - ANSWER >>>whenever there is a need for nursing knowledge, wisdom, caring, leadership, practice, or education. The term whenever encompasses anytime, anywhere, with anyone. When nursing is practiced, it is holistic and the nurse: - ANSWER

Partners with the individual/family/group/community/population Considers norms and values, health and illness perspectives and practices, customs, behaviors, and beliefs of the healthcare consumer Arrives at healthcare decisions that are contextualized by how the individual/family/ community/ population perceives health, the nature of the body, and its relationship to mind, emotion, energy, spirit, or environment.

The Where of Nursing Practice - ANSWER >>>Nursing occurs in any environment where there is a healthcare consumer In need of care, information, or advocacy. Nursing has been transforming to virtual due to the number of technological advances we have come to Advocacy - ANSWER >>>the act or process of pleading for, supporting, recommending a cause or course of action. It occurs at the individual, interpersonal, organization and community, and policy levels. Individual level of advocacy - ANSWER >>>nurse engages in informing healthcare consumers so they can consider actions, interventions, or choices in light of their own personal beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge to achieve the desired outcome. Interpersonal level of advocacy - ANSWER >>>the nurse empowers healthcare consumers by providing emotional support, attainment of resources, and necessary help through interactions with families and significant others in their social support network. Organization and community level of advocacy - ANSWER >>>the nurse support cultural transformation of organizations, communities, or populations when present. Policy level of advocacy - ANSWER >>>nurse translates the consumer voice into policy and legislation that address such issues as control of healthcare access, regulation of health care, protection of the healthcare consumer, and environmental justice. The ANA (American Nurse Association) defines a healthy nurse as - ANSWER >>>One who actively focuses on creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, and professional well-being. The Five Healthy Nurse constructs - ANSWER >>>Calling for care Priority to self-care

Opportunity to role model Responsibility to educate Authority to advocate Transformational Leadership (MRP) - ANSWER >>>ability to articulate a strong vision that aligns strategic goas across the organization. Inspire their followers to succeed by empowering them to achieve professional goals and developing them professionally into leaders Structural Empowerment (MRP) - ANSWER >>>achieved by developing structures and processes that support a decentralized environment, include a shared governance, and decision-making framework, support lifelong learning, professional development, certification and academic advancement, and promotes voice of nursing by ensuring that nurses are included in decision-making. Exemplary Professional Practice (MRP) - ANSWER >>>demonstrates what professional nursing practice can achieve with structures and processes that support professional roles of the nurse as consultant, teacher, and interprofessional team member. New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements (MRP) - ANSWER

to evolve and innovate, organizations must proactively integrate research and best evidence into clinical and operational practice. Empirical Outcomes (MRP) - ANSWER >>>recognizing that outcomes are essential to establishing and maintaining organizational excellence. American Nurses Credentialing Center developed the Pathway to Excellence Program: - ANSWER >>>1) Nurses control the practice of nursing

  1. The work environment is safe and healthy
  2. Systems are in place to address patient care and practice concerns
  3. Orientation prepares nurses for the work environment
  4. The CNO is qualified and participates in all levels of organization
  1. Professional development is provided and used
  2. Equitable compensation is provided
  3. Nurses are recognized for achievements
  4. A balanced lifestyle is encouraged
  5. Collaborative relationships are valued and supported
  6. Nurse managers are competent and accountable
  7. A quality program and evidence-based practice is used The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has identified six standards for establishing and maintaining healthy work environments that remain unchanged today: - ANSWER >>>Skilled Communication True Collaboration Effective Decision-making Appropriate Staffing Meaningful recognition Authentic Leadership The Expert Panel identified four interprofessional collaborative practice domains - ANSWER >>>Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice Interprofessional Teamwork and Team-based practice Interprofessional Communication Practice Roles Responsibilities for Collaborative Practice Culturally congruent practice - ANSWER >>>he application of evidence-based nursing that is in agreement with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview, and practices of the healthcare consumer and other stakeholders. ASKED - ANSWER >>>Awareness Skill Knowledge Encounters Desire

Peak: Self Determination - ANSWER >>>exercising judgments based on integration of content, decisions, and actions from the three lower tiers. Institutional Policies and Procedures - ANSWER >>>occurs through the established policies, procedures, and governing statements that influence and direct nursing practice and its environment. Nurse Practice and Rules and Regulations - ANSWER >>>legislative and regulatory authorities govern through nurse practice acts, statue, code, and regulation administrated by state boards of nursing and exemplified by licensure status. Foundation: Nursing's Professional Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and Speciality Certification - ANSWER

Scope of practice guides nursing practice in all roles and settings. Speciality certification provides additional verification and validation of

competence for a focused body of knowledge and associated skill sets of practice. The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements - ANSWER >>>serves as the ethical framework in nursing regardless of practice setting or role and provides guidance for the future. The Code of Ethics for Nurses - ANSWER >>>It is foundational to nursing theory, practice, and praxis in its expression of the values, virtues, and obligations that shape, guide, and inform nursing as a profession. It establishes the ethical standard for the profession and provides a guide for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision- making. How many provisions are in the code of ethics for nursing - ANSWER

nine The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision One Treat Others Equally - ANSWER >>>The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.

The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Two Grandma/Patient focus - ANSWER >>>The nurses' primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population. The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Three Patient Empowerment/Feminism - ANSWER >>>The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient. The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Four Nurse Takes Initiative - ANSWER >>>The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care. The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Five Awareness/something I'm not - ANSWER >>>The nurse owes the same duties to self as others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth. The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Six Don't Kill the Patients - ANSWER >>>The nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains, and improves the ethical environment of the work setting and conditions of employment that are conductive to safe, quality health care. The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Seven President Amanda - ANSWER >>>The nurse in all roles and settings advances the profession through research and scholarly inquiry, professional standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy. The Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision Eight School of Public Health/IPE/relationships - ANSWER >>>The nurse collaborates with