Chapter 1
Where do most nurses work?
59% in the hospital setting
What is Florence Nightengale known for?
Notes on Nursing,
What is one of the barriers to professionalism in nursing?
different levels of entry
What university was the first to create a school for nurses?
Yale
What company creating a campaign to improve the image of nursing?
Johnson and Johnson
What was the purpose of the Affordable Care Act?
Give Americans more access to healthcare at a more affordable cost.
What is Mary Secole known for?
Expert on cholera,
What is a difference between an occupation and profession?
a profession requires a duty to serve and an educational body of knowledge
What are the benefits of distance learning?
gives students more flexibility
Who founded the red cross?
Clara Barton
What are the differnt types of APRN?
NP, CRNA, CMA, CNS
What Organization(s) were formed during the 1893 Worlds fair?
ANA/NLN
Where are members of a profession trained? Do they have autonomy?
In a education setting, not on the job training, yes
What are the different pathways to nursing/what are the differences?
RN, LPN, BSN, Diploma
Who founded the first nursing school and where?
Florence Nightengale, London
What are the social determinates of health?
Education access, economic stability, health care access, neighborhood, social
What was the Henry Street Settlement?
Social service agency founded by Lillian Wald, considered the founder of public health nursing
How can nurses show commitment to each other?
training novice nurses
What did the Goldmark report focus on?
Brought nursing into higher education institutions, standardized training
Which nurse was the superintendent of nursing in the Union Army?
Dorthea Dix
What happened to nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Strained the workforce of nurses
What was the Hills Burton Act?
Passed to address the lack of beds available in hospitals. Helped with funding
Who created to code of ethics that nurses must follow?
American Nurses Association
What is the importance of accreditation for a nursing practice?
Ensures that safe practices are being taught, makes sure the program is up on professional standards
What aspect of nursing did Nightingale write about in Notes on Nursing?
relationship between patients, health and the environment