Paradigm Shifting
What is one concept that is causing the paradigm shifting in healthcare?
Increasing age/diversity of US OR Nursing shortage OR Nursing faculty shortage OR Technology advancements OR Diversity of patients OR Use of managed care
Name any one MOS that could later be used to transition into the Nursing profession…
Combat Medic, Biomedical Equipment Specialist, Orthopedic Specialist, Dental Specialist, Radiologic Specialist, Cardiovascular Specialist, Behavioral Health Specialist, ENT Specialist
About how long are LPN/LVN programs?
9 to 12 months
What is interprofessional education also referred to as?
Transprofessional or interdisciplinary education
What does ‘ANA’ stand for?
‘American Nurses Association’
What was the first comprehensive study to address nursing competencies?
The Pew Study
After what World War was the first Nurse/Nursing shortage in the U.S.?
WWI
Which program was considered the “professional degree”?
baccalaureate (RN)
What did the TJC (the joint commission) notice occurring from the lack of communication and teamwork among health professions?
medication errors
Define the term ‘Ethics.’
“Moral principles that govern behavior or conduction of activity.
What does IOM stand for and what did they create?
Institute of Medicine; created an enhanced version of competencies for future nurses
What year was the ‘GI Bill’ signed into legislation?
1944
Which program focuses on technical skills (HOW rather than WHY)?
ADN (RN)
What are the benefits of using interprofessional learning?
Decreasing medical errors, Promoting better care, More satisfaction for health care professions and patients
Which Provision states, “The nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession (of Nursing) through research and scholarly inquiry, professional standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy?
Provision 7
List the five key competencies of the IOM
Client-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, EBP, Quality improvement, informatics
Which former U.S. President Signed the ‘GI Bill’ into legislation
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who started the first nursing school?
florence nightingale
What is interprofessional education?
a group of students from different professions learning how to work with and from each other to communicate effectively to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
How many total Provisions are there of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
9 total provisions
What does QSEN stand for and what is it?
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses; improved nursing curriculum focused on quality and safety of care
How many ‘skilled’ Nursing Programs where there nationwide (U.S.) at the beginning of WWII?
76
What is the program length to become an ADN (RN)
2 years at a community college
What are the 4 key competencies needed for Interprofessional learning?
values and ethical practice, known roles and responsibilities, communication, working in teams and teamwork
What ‘Contributions’ can we as Nurses make to our profession?
Research + Inquiry, Workforce Standards, Health Care Policy