Understanding Autonomy
Nursing Student Autonomy
Registered Nurse Autonomy
Patient and Family Autonomy
100

This term means being independent and making your own choices.

What is autonomy?

100

Nursing students start at this beginner stage.

What is the novice stage?

100

A registered nurse must do this for their patients when practicing autonomy.

What is advocate?

100

The WHO says this is a complete state of well-being.

What is health?

200

These hands-on hospital experiences help students build confidence

What are clinical rotations?

200

Which legal body ensures that nurses meet qualifications for safe, autonomous practice?

What is the State Boards of Nursing (SBNs)?

200

This law allows patients to access and change their health records.

What is HIPAA?

300

This is how a person perceives themselves as a nurse 


What is Professional self-concept?

300

According to Patricia Benner, at what level does a nurse reach the peak of autonomy?

What is the expert stage?

300

This type of literacy helps patients make better health decisions.

What is health literacy?