Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)
a pivotal figure in nursing who identified the correlation between infection and unclean conditions during the Crimean war
Data Collection
Nightengale emphasized the importance of detailed data collection, using note-taking, graphs, and charts to link cleanliness with health outcomes
Impact on Infection Control
her reports to authorities help establish modern infection control practices
Holistic Approach to Healing
recognized the significance of addressing emotional and psychological factors, like calming fears and instilling hope, in promoting healing
Pathway to Registered Nursing
Two-year associate Degree
provides foundational nursing education
Pathways to Registered Nursing
Three year diploma degree
focuses on practical nursing skills
Pathways to Registered Nursing
Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree
offers comprehensive education, including leadership and research
NCLEX-RN Exam
all registered nursing students, regardless of their educational path, must pass this exam to practice as entry-level nurses
Health Literacy
the extent to which clients understand their health conditions and care options
Challenges: often health literacy is not achieved effectively, leading to poor health outcomes. Clients may struggle to find accurate information or understand the medical advice given.
Holistic Nursing
Comprehensive Care
nurses are responsible for addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of their client
Respect for Diversity
Nurses must approach care with integrity, honesty, and compassion, respecting each client's unique identity and differences
Impact of Discrimination
discrimination can lead to clients feeling unsupported, which negatively affects their healthcare
Nursing Role
Case Managers
acts as intermediaries between clients and the health care system
ensures the client receives the necessary care and can safely navigate the healthcare system
develop interdisciplinary care plans to provide the highest level of care
other roles
nurses can also serve as leaders, care providers, researchers, educators, managers, and change agents
Nursing Competencies
Advocacy: supporting and defending patients' rights
Counseling: Providing emotional support and guidance
Change Management: leading and managing changes in healthcare practices
Communication: effectively sharing information with clients and the healthcare team
Collaboration Working with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Compassion: Demonstrating empathy and concern for clients.
Honesty and Integrity: Upholding ethical standards in all nursing practices.
Collaboration
Nursing Competencies Advocacy
supporting and defending patients' rights
Nursing Competencies Counseling
Providing emotional support and guidance
Nursing Competencies Change Management
leading and managing changes in healthcare practices
Nursing Competencies Communication
effectively sharing information with clients and the healthcare team
Nursing Competencies Collaboration
Working with other health care professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Nursing Competencies Compassion
Demonstrating empathy and concern for clients.
Nursing Competencies Honesty and Integrity
Upholding ethical standards in all nursing practices.
what is scope of practice
the set of activities that a licensed health professional is permitted to perform within their profession