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1. Defining Nursing the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health
problems.
2. RNs represent RNs represent the largest group of healthcare providers in the US
-More than 3 million individuals
-2004: 85% actively working in nursing
3. Race and Ethnici- African American 5.4%
ty Asian/Pacific Islander 5.8%
Hispanic 3.6%
26.8% of nursing students in entry-level BSN programs were from minority back-
grounds.
4. Ages Average age in 2013 was 46 years old
50% of the nursing workforce is close to retirement
Increased number of working RNs under age 30, offsets the increasing number
of nurses age 60 or older who continue to work.
5. Pathways for (1) 4-year education at a college or university conferring a BSN degree;
nursing (2) 2-year education at a community college or technical school conferring an
associate degree in nursing (ADN); and
(3) a diploma in nursing, awarded after the successful completion of a hospi-
tal-based program that typically takes 3 years to complete, including prerequisite
courses that may be taken at another school.
Nurses working in 2008: 45% have ADN; 35% BSN and higher; 18% diploma
6. Places of work Primary work site for RNs-hospitals 62.2%
7.8% community health/public health settings
10.5% ambulatory care settings
5.3% extended care/nursing home settings
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Remaining percentage in schools, government agencies, state boards of nursing,
insurance companies
7. NPs nurse practitioners
8. CNSs clinical nurse specialists
9. CNMs certified nurse-midwives
10. CRNAs certified registered nurse anesthetists
11. Clinical ladder Multi-step program that begins with entry-level staff nurse positions
With experience, continuing education, pursuance of more education/certifica-
tion, nurses can move up the ladder
Salaries and responsibilities increase as one moves up the ladder
12. Nursing Work Hospital-based nursing
Community health nursing
Occupational health nursing
Military nursing
School nursing
Hospice and palliative care nursing
Telehealth nursing
Faith community nursing
Nursing informatics
Travel nursing
13. Nursing oppor- Nurse educators
tunities requir- APNs: nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse-midwife, and
ing advanced de- certified registered nurse anesthetis
grees
14.
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Hospital-based Primary work-site for nurses
nursing Numerous opportunities available (med-surg, ICU, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychi-
atric)
Educational requirements range from diploma and associate degrees to doctoral
degrees depending on the position
15. Community Initially created by Lillian Wald when she established the Henry Street Settlement
health nursing in NYC
Now a broad field encompassing both public health nursing and home health
nursing
Variety of work settings—ambulatory clinics, health departments, hospices,
home health care
16. Occupational Hired by large companies
health nursing Provide basic health care services, health education, screenings, and emergency
treatment to employees at the worksite
Recommended that nurses in these positions hold a baccalaureate degree
Have responsibility to identify health risks to the entire work environment
Need a working knowledge of governmental regulations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ensure that company is following regulations
Need an understanding of workers' compensation and be able to coordinate care
of injured workers with physicians
17. Military nursing Practice in both peace and wartime
Required to have a BSN for active duty
Enter active duty as officers and must be between ages of 21 and 46 ½ when they
begin active duty
Major advantage is opportunity for advanced education
18. School nursing Need to have working knowledge of human growth and development
In short supply 1 RN:750 students is federally recommended ration