Definitions
History of Nursing
100
A problem-solving approach that generally involves four steps; assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
What is Nursing Process
100
A foundational philosopher of modern nursing and visionary leader in Victorian England who created systems for nursing education and practice.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
200
A regulatory body for Alberta’s more than 37,000 RNs, as well as nurse practitioners. Its mandate is to protect the public by ensuring that people receive effective, safe and ethical care by RNs
What is CARNA?
200
During this Century, educational standards and programs for nursing were developed and formalized.
What is the 20th Century?
300
Instituted to promote “flexibility in the scope and roles of professional practice so the health system operates with maximum effectiveness”
What is the Health Professions Act
300
Florence Nightingale became known as this ___ (nickname) during the Crimean war
Who is The Lady with The Lamp
400
Acts as non-regulatory, national professional voice (advocate) for registered nurses. Its' members include: Provincial and territorial associations and colleges.
What is CNA?
400
Adhering to a code of ethics, self-regulation, altruistic, and autonomic are a few characteristics of this
What is a Profession
500
The specific values and ethical responsibilities expected of registered nurses in Canada. Serves as a foundation or guideline for nurses’ safe, ethical, and competent practice.
What is the Code of Ethics
500
The first Canadian undergraduate nursing degree program was established at the University of British Columbia in this year__
1919
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