Davis Advantage for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Chapter One: The Vista of Nursing Flashcards

The first president of the Red Cross association, now known as the American red cross

activist for better mental health care and the establishment of psychiatric hospitals

established modern nursing

first African American Nurse

first trained nurse in the US

an actavist for labor reform in the late 1800s

the limitations and allowances of what they can do as nurses

a law governing nurses actions

the scope of practice for each level of nursing based on educational preparation

the contents of the nurse practice act

being responsible, being honest, being caring, being organized,

• use of drugs or alcohol in a way that could endanger patients
• diversion of drugs from the prescribed patient use to personal use
• failure to adequately supervise CNAs & UAP
• criminal conduct
• failure to adequately care for patients

a problem solving approach to delivering health care

emphasizes the patient and their family members as the center of care and as a full partner as nurses provide compassionate and coordinated care

requires that you function effectively within the nursing team and with other professionals

this area investigates the best practices proven with research and evidence and the clinical expertise to deliver excellent patient care while taking into consideration the patients preferences and values

the practice requires that you review and evaluate your care and use that data to improve your processes

This area includes ways to prevent risks and harm to patients and health care workers

emphasizes the use of technology to communicate, manage data, and prevent errors