Public Perception of Nursing
What health care settings do nurses practice in?
All
What does QSEN address?
The challenge to prepare nurses with the competencies needed to continuously improve the quality of care in their work environment
What is an EHR?
Electronic health record
What are the two major professional nursing organizations within North America?
The National League for Nursing and the American Nurses Association
What is inheritance?
The way traits are passed down through generations
True or false
Consumers of healthcare are less informed now than ever
False
What are the competencies listed by QSEN that nurses should possess? (3/6)
Patient centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice, quality improvment, safety, informatics
What does an EHR do?
Documents and manages patient health information
The American Nurses Association is a subgroup within what international authority?
The International Council of Nurses
What do genes carry?
The instructions for making proteins which direct cell function
Is nursing a crucial healthcare profession?
Yes
Who sponsored the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)?
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
What improvements can new technologies bring to nursing?
Provide more accurate, non-invasive assesment tools
What do professional organizations within nursing focus on?
Professional organizations deal with issues of concern to individuals practicing in a profession.
What is genomics?
The study of inheritance
The way you care for a patient influences public opinion on nurses
True
What does the safety competency portion of QSEN entail?
Minimizing risk for harm on both patients and provider through system effectiveness and individual performance
What has telehealth and telemedecine done to improve the medical community and patient care?
Allows for easier access to health care for more people
What does the International Council of Nurses function to do? (2/5)
Promote national associations of nurses, improve standards of nursing practices, seek higher statuses for nurses, and provide an international power base for nurses.
What does genomics allow healthcare providers to do?
Determine how genomic conditions can influence treatment decisions and symptom management
What do media companies often highlight that puts a negative light upon healthcare providers?
Incidents, accidents, and mistakes of healthcare providers/workers
What year was QSEN developed?
2005
How has telemedicine and telehealth impacted the elderly community?
It allows elderly persons to receive quality care without the struggle of leaving their homes
What nursing organization can nursing students participate in?
The National Student Nurses Association
Why should nurses increase their knowledge in genomics?
To provide effective, individualized resources and care for their patients