Competencies
Nurses demonstrate this by having curiosity to seek for solutions to problems.
What is Spirit of Inquiry?
Integrity
What is acting according to ethical standards?
Clear, specific instructions
What needs to be given when delegating to others?
Legal sources of nursing in each state that define parameters of nursing (Often called the most important laws of nursing).
What are the Nurse Practice Acts?
The protection and support of another's rights.
What is advocacy?
Nurses demonstrate this by making decisions based on evidence.
What is Nursing Judgment?
Supporting and protecting the rights of others.
What is advocacy?
Patient needs and preferences
What should be considered when setting priorities?
An attempt or threat of harm
What is assault?
Advocate for patient's best interest by doing this
What is determine patient's understanding of the benefits of treatment?
Nurses demonstrate this by continuously looking for ways to do things better.
What is Quality Improvement?
Human Dignity
What is respect for the worth of all people?
Determine which activities are a priority and perform those first.
What should a nurse do when planning the daily schedule?
Harm to a patient due to nurse NOT acting reasonably.
What is negligence?
When the patient refuses treatment
When should the nurse ask the patient what they think will happen if they refuse treatment?
Nurses demonstrate this by using the best, most current research available in their nursing practice.
What is evidence-based practice?
The nurse does things that avoid causing harm to the patient.
What is Non-maleficence?
Initial assessment, teaching, or evaluation
What cannot be delegated to LPN?
Spoken defamation of character.
What is slander?
Advocate for social services
What should the nurse do for homeless patients who require nursing services after discharge?
Nurses demonstrate this by making efforts to help the patient reach their highest potential.
What is Human Flourishing?
Altruism
What is concern for the well-being of others?
The most stable patient
Which patient should the RN delegate to the LPN?
Written defamation of character
What is libel?
Different types of advocacy.
What are patient, personal, professional, & community?