ANA Standards of Practice
This standard has the RN collect data and patient information that is relative to their condition or situation.
What is Assessment
A nurse must practice ethically in their role
What is ethics
In the ANA S & S which "W" describes the RN that has been educated, titled, and maintains active licensure to practice nursing.
What is Who
After identifying a diagnosis and outcomes, the RN must develop a plan or strategy to attain the best possible outcome for the patient in need.
What is Planning
The nurse must be able to speak effectively in all areas of practice with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
What is communication
Which "W" does nursing do to protect, promote and optimize health abilities along with helping to prevent illness and injury
What is What?
The RN analyzes the data gathered during the assessment phase, and determines a potential or actual diagnosis.
What is Diagnosis
The nurse must be thoughtful of all patients, families, healthcare consumers and professionals. They must give fair care to all patients in need
What is respectful & equitable practice
Which "W" in nursing is there a need for knowledge, compassion, and expertise.
What is When ?
After implementation has occurred the nurse monitors and evaluates the patient’s progress towards the expected outcome or health goals.
What is evaluation
Nurses must demonstrate and contribute to a high quality of care
What is Quality of Practice
Some place that there is a patient in need of care.
What is Where?
The plan is put into action by coordinating care for the patient, such as administering treatment, and/or promoting good health and safe healing environments.
What is Implementation
Nurses stand up for their patients and support the needs of their patients no matter their background
What is Advocacy
The reason the profession exists to achieve the most positive patient outcomes in keeping with nursing’s social contract and obligation to society.
What is Why?