health
one of four concepts of nursing practice and theory
health
more that just the absence of disease
wellness
seen as an active process with steps for achievement
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN)
training 12-24 months... leads to a technical certificate... must
take a licensure exam (NCLEX-PN)
nursing assistant
training (2-16 weeks) leads to a certificate... job duties include
assisting with ADL's (activity of daily living)
diploma
registered nurse... training 2-3 years.. very few programs
remaining... must take licensure exam (NCLEX-RN)
Associate Degree
registered nurse... training 2-3 years... must take licensure exam
(NCLEX-RN)
Bachelor of Science Degree
, registered nurse... training in 4 years... must take licensure exam
(NCLEX-RN)... prepares for leadership roles... recommended as
entry to practice level
clinical judgement
nursing knowledge to make clinical decisions
masters and doctoral
specialized degrees with a nursing focus
knowledge
nursing is an art and a science
person centered care
what type of care is individualized to the patient
population health
definition:
from individual patients to global
scholarships
definiton:
research to improve patients health and the health care system
quality and safety
what are the core values of nursing care
interprofessional partnerships
definition:
the collaboration of other health care team members to improve
patient care