What are some examples of work settings available to nurses? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hospital, Clinics, community-based facilities, medical offices, skilled
nursing facilities, homeless shelters, Hospice facilities, schools, workplaces, etc.
What is the clinical ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER -The clinal ladder is a multi-step
program that begins with entry-level staff nurse. As a nurse gains experience,
participates in continuing education, demonstrates clinical competence, pursues,
formal, education, and becomes certified. They become eligible to move up the
ladder.
Why is the Clinical ladder important? - CORRECT ANSWER -The clinical ladder
benefits nurses by allowing them to advance while still working directly with
patients. Hospitals also benefit by retaining experience to clinical nurses and
direct patient care.
What are the roles of an occupational nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -Occupational
and environmental health, nurses provide health and safety, education, including
the prevention of injury, basic health services, screenings, and emergency
treatment to employees in the workplace.
What is faith community nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER -FCN is a nursing practice
specialty that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit, promotion of an
integrative model of health, and prevention and minimization of illnesses within
the context of the faith community.
, What is Nursing informatics? - CORRECT ANSWER -The science and practice of
integrating nursing, its information and knowledge, with management of
information and communication technologies, to promote the health of people,
families, and communities worldwide.
What are the advantages of nursing informatics? - CORRECT ANSWER -Because
they are nurses themselves, nursing informatics are best, able to understand the
needs of nurses who use the system, and can customize or design them with the
needs, skills, and time constraints of those nurses in mind.
What are the roles of a nurse practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -The level of
practice autonomy varies per state as well as scope of practice.
What is the scope of practice for a nurse practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nurse
practitioners are qualified to perform physical examinations, take medical
history's, diagnose and treat common acute and chronic illnesses and injuries,
order and interpret laboratory tests and x-ray films, and counsel and educate
patients.
Who was Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926)? - CORRECT ANSWER -She was the
first professionally trained black nurse. Her practice mainly consist of private duty
nursing with families in the Boston area.
Who was Clara Barton? - CORRECT ANSWER -Founder of the American Red Cross.
Nicknamed "Angel of the battlefield" for setting up a makeshift, field Hospital and
caring for the wounded and dying during the civil war.
Who was Lillian Wald (1867-1940)? - CORRECT ANSWER -She initiated public
health/community health nursing. She provided care to families living in poverty,
and was an early proponent of nurses in Public schools.
ANSWER -Hospital, Clinics, community-based facilities, medical offices, skilled
nursing facilities, homeless shelters, Hospice facilities, schools, workplaces, etc.
What is the clinical ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER -The clinal ladder is a multi-step
program that begins with entry-level staff nurse. As a nurse gains experience,
participates in continuing education, demonstrates clinical competence, pursues,
formal, education, and becomes certified. They become eligible to move up the
ladder.
Why is the Clinical ladder important? - CORRECT ANSWER -The clinical ladder
benefits nurses by allowing them to advance while still working directly with
patients. Hospitals also benefit by retaining experience to clinical nurses and
direct patient care.
What are the roles of an occupational nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -Occupational
and environmental health, nurses provide health and safety, education, including
the prevention of injury, basic health services, screenings, and emergency
treatment to employees in the workplace.
What is faith community nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER -FCN is a nursing practice
specialty that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit, promotion of an
integrative model of health, and prevention and minimization of illnesses within
the context of the faith community.
, What is Nursing informatics? - CORRECT ANSWER -The science and practice of
integrating nursing, its information and knowledge, with management of
information and communication technologies, to promote the health of people,
families, and communities worldwide.
What are the advantages of nursing informatics? - CORRECT ANSWER -Because
they are nurses themselves, nursing informatics are best, able to understand the
needs of nurses who use the system, and can customize or design them with the
needs, skills, and time constraints of those nurses in mind.
What are the roles of a nurse practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -The level of
practice autonomy varies per state as well as scope of practice.
What is the scope of practice for a nurse practitioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -Nurse
practitioners are qualified to perform physical examinations, take medical
history's, diagnose and treat common acute and chronic illnesses and injuries,
order and interpret laboratory tests and x-ray films, and counsel and educate
patients.
Who was Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926)? - CORRECT ANSWER -She was the
first professionally trained black nurse. Her practice mainly consist of private duty
nursing with families in the Boston area.
Who was Clara Barton? - CORRECT ANSWER -Founder of the American Red Cross.
Nicknamed "Angel of the battlefield" for setting up a makeshift, field Hospital and
caring for the wounded and dying during the civil war.
Who was Lillian Wald (1867-1940)? - CORRECT ANSWER -She initiated public
health/community health nursing. She provided care to families living in poverty,
and was an early proponent of nurses in Public schools.
