Historical Figures
The pioneer of modern nursing
Who is Florence Nightingale?
A 1996 federal law set national standards for protecting patient health information.
What is HIPAA?
The year the first RN was elected to Congress
1992 - Eddie Bernice Johnson, from TX
Name of the nursing board exam
What is the NCLEX?
NPO
What is nothing by mouth?
Founder of the American Red Cross
Who is Clara Barton?
Provides guidance for ethical decision making
What is the ANA Code of Ethics?
Ensures nurses maintain competencies
What is CEU or lifelong learning?
Develops the questions on the NCLEX exam.
What is the NCSBN?
PRN
What is as needed?
Teacher, campaigned for formal nursing education. Superintendent of Army Nurses in Civil War
Who is Dorothea Dix?
A legal framework for licensed nurses. Establishes state specific regulations to guide nursing practice
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
EBP
Accredits nursing programs in the United States
CCNE
NKA
What is no known allergies?
First male nurse commissioned into Army Nurse Corp; A nurse anesthetist
Who is Edward Lyon?
Internal hospital documents nurses must follow to ensure safe and lawful care.
What are Policies & Procedures?
Essential for nurses to maintain their physical, mental and emotional well being.
What is self-care?
NLN
National League for Nursing
HS
What is at bedtime?
Advocate for birth control; Founder of Planned Parenthood
Who is Margaret Sanger?
Ethical and professional standards are set by this nursing organization.
What is the ANA?
Occurs when a RN is unable to take the action they believe is ethically correct due to external factors
What is moral distress?
QSEN
What is Quality and Safety Education for Nursing
BID
What is twice daily?