Famous Nurses
From 1820-1910 the first nurse theorist and established the new rules of health care, and founder of modern nursing nicknamed The Lady of the Lamp
Florence Nightengale
What should you do if communication is difficult because of a language barrier and what should you not do
You should use a qualified medical interpreter and never use a family member
What is holistic Pt. Care
When pt. care is when multiple professionals from different areas come together to provide care. when pt condition dictates a referral may be indicated
From 1841-1930 she was the first trained nurse in America after attending @ New England hospital for women and children
Linda Richards
What is active listening
When the nurse is giving the Pt. their full attention and is able to respond to them, being able to answer and concerns feed back or validating their message
What is Holistic Health Care
system of comprehensive or total patient care
considers the following factors
physical, emotional, spiritual, econmic, social
not just physical or mental it is a state of being.
From 1802-1887 was the pioneer crusader for the evaluation of standards of care for the mentally ill, and aiding in the establishment of facilities to care and treat pt's with mental illeness.
Dorothea Dix
Name four nontherapeutic communication
-Changing the subject
-Arguing
-Approval or disapproval
-Defensive Responses
-Asking "why" questions
-Giving false Reassurance
-Giving unsolicited advice
what is the wellness/illness continuum
the range of a person's total health is described along the wellness/illness continuum. One position is ever changing depending on one's physical, mental, and social well being
From 1821-1912 she cared for soldiers on the front line in civil war and creating the American Red Cross in 1881
Clara Barton
name five therapeutic communication
-Closed questioning
-Open ended questioning
-restating
-paraphrasing
-clarifying
-focusing
-reflecting
-stating observations
-offering information
-summarizing
what is licensure and your scope of practice
an official, legal permission granted by a government agency or state board that allows an individual to practice a regulated profession
scope of practice is Working under the MD and RN in direct pt. care outline by the state's nurse practice act.
Who are the Mary and what is there achievement
Mary Eliza Mahoney - First African AMerican professional nurse
Mary Ann Ball - one of the greatest nurse heroines of the civil war who comforted the soldiers
what are three types of communication and explain them
Aggressive - focus on meeting one's own needs while ignoring the feelings or rights of others
Assertive- Expressing your thoughts, needs, and feelings respectfully while also respecting the rights of others.
Name the five hierarchy of needs and why is it important
Self- Actualization
Esteem Needs
Belonging Needs
Safety Needs
Physiological Needs
Importance
Promotes acceptance of cultural differences
Assists the nurse to prioritize health care decisions
guide approach of health care according to age group