NSG 101- Introduction to Nursing: Unit 1
ANA Nursing (revised) definition - ANS-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.
ANA - ANS-organization which sets standards for nurses and helps improve practice
ANA Nursing (original) definition-1980 - ANS-the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to actual and potential health problems
educational preparation- diploma - ANS-focuses on clinical experiences in direct patient care
-4% of schools today
-must pass NCLEX-RN exam
educational preparation- associate degree - ANS-prepare to provide direct patient care
-must pass NCLEX-RN exam
educational preparation-baccalaureate degree - ANS-prepare to proved direct care, to work in
community care, and to enter graduate education
-must pass NCLEX-RN exam
educational preparation- graduate programs - ANS--prepare RN for advanced practice,
expanded roles, or research
-prepare RNs to function in a more independant role
standards of nursing practice - ANS--describe a complete level of nursing practice and
professional performance common to all registered nurses they are authoritative statements of
the duties that all RNs , regardless of role, population, or specialty, are expected to perform
competently-ANA
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Competencies (QSEN) - ANS-patient-centered care
teamwork and collaboration
evidence-based practice
quality improvement
safety
informatics
international council of nurses (ICN) - ANS-represents nurses throughout the world
-defines nursing roles more clearly and how they advocate for patients
ANA Nursing (revised) definition - ANS-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.
ANA - ANS-organization which sets standards for nurses and helps improve practice
ANA Nursing (original) definition-1980 - ANS-the diagnosis and treatment of human responses
to actual and potential health problems
educational preparation- diploma - ANS-focuses on clinical experiences in direct patient care
-4% of schools today
-must pass NCLEX-RN exam
educational preparation- associate degree - ANS-prepare to provide direct patient care
-must pass NCLEX-RN exam
educational preparation-baccalaureate degree - ANS-prepare to proved direct care, to work in
community care, and to enter graduate education
-must pass NCLEX-RN exam
educational preparation- graduate programs - ANS--prepare RN for advanced practice,
expanded roles, or research
-prepare RNs to function in a more independant role
standards of nursing practice - ANS--describe a complete level of nursing practice and
professional performance common to all registered nurses they are authoritative statements of
the duties that all RNs , regardless of role, population, or specialty, are expected to perform
competently-ANA
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Competencies (QSEN) - ANS-patient-centered care
teamwork and collaboration
evidence-based practice
quality improvement
safety
informatics
international council of nurses (ICN) - ANS-represents nurses throughout the world
-defines nursing roles more clearly and how they advocate for patients
