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