Procedures and processes
The two essential elements of nursing
Knowledge and the application of the knowledge
Crimes vs. torts
Crimes are criminal. Torts are mostly civil but may be criminal but are mostly civil.
The most important concept in all nursing theories
The patient
Obligation to do no harm to others.
nonmaleficence.
What four concepts are in all nursing theories?
patient, environment, health, nursing
The Nursing Process
Assessing, Diagnosing, Planning, Implementing and Evaluating.
Ethics vs Morals
Ethics are social standards; morals are personal values and standards.
What is HIPAA?
The health insurance portability and accountability act. (Keeps client information private and patient informed)
Duty to do good to others.
beneficence
What two things does nursing incorporate?
Art and Science
Nurse practice acts
Laws established in each state to regulate the practice of nursing.
Utilitarian vs. Deontologic
Utilitarian is right or wrong depending on the consequences of the action.
Deontologic the action is right or wrong based on a rule not the consequence of an action.
Health disparities that clients may have.
Social, economic, or environmental disadvantages that individuals may face.
Following through with a promise
Fidelity
What is QSEN?
Quality and Safety Education For Nurses.
Professional values needed for nursing
Altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice.
Deductive vs. Inductive reasoning
Deductive- examines the general idea and then considers specifics.
Inductive- build from a specific idea and then comes to conclusions about general ideas.
Patient rights (list 7)
1. privacy 2. respect 3. being informed 4. Know who is involved in care 5. consent or refuse treatment. 6. advanced directive. 7. medical records and results
Obligation to tell the truth.
Veracity
What is the education goal for all nurses
A bachelor's degree.
The four broad aims of nursing practice.
1. promote health 2. prevent illness 3. restore health 4. facilitate coping
Cultural Imposition vs. Ethnocentrism
Cultural imposition is the belief that ones culture is better and everyone should conform.
Ethnocentrism is the belief that ones culture is superior (does not care about conformity)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs (basic to complex)
physiological needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization.
Ethical principles of nursing
autonomy, fidelity, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and veracity.
Four stages of illness.
Experiencing symptoms, assuming a sick role, assuming a dependent role, achieving recovery and rehabilitation.