APA
What do you title the page that cites all the resources you used?
References
What is evidence-based practice?
a problem-solving approach to clinical practice
combines use of current best evidence with a clinician's expertise and patient preferences and values in making decisions about patient care
How many years does it take to be a proficient nurse?
more than 2-3 years of experience in the same clinical position
umbilicus
navel
What are contributing factors of the nursing shortage?
nursing faculty shortages, space limitations, slow growth in enrollments, 55% of nurses are over age 50
When is the version of the Bible cited?
Every time a Bible verse is quoted or paraphrased
What should you determine about data when researching?
value, feasibility, and usefulness of the information
What are the philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles you will use to provide care to your patients?
Code of Ethics
proximal
near point of origin/attachment
What is a magnet facility?
Organization that demonstrates quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional practice
What is a scholarly source?
Peer-reviewed
published by a reputable scholarly association
What is qualitative research?
non-numeric data; study of phenomena that are difficult to quantify or categorize
What is accountability?
you are responsible professionally and legally for the type and quality of nursing care provided
formation of blood cells
What is the goal of today's health care?
Manage health rather than manage illness
How do you format the article or chapter title in the references page?
Capitalize only the 1st word of the title and any proper pronouns
do not italicize or place quotation marks around it
What is PICOT?
Population
Intervention
Comparison
Outcome
Time
What regulates the scope of nursing practice?
State Boards of Nursing/ Nurse Practice Acts
cryotherapy
cold temperatures to treat certain conditions
What are restorative care settings?
home care, rehabilitation centers, extended care facilities and skilled nursing facilities
Provided to those recovering from acute illness or have chronic illnesses to help them regain maximal functional status and enhance the quality of life through promotion and independence and self-care
What does the title page look like?
page number
Title (bolded)
Author
Affiliation
Course
Instructor
Due Date
abstract, introduction, literature review or background, manuscript narrative, results or conclusions, and clinical implications
What is continuing education?
Required in some states to keep RN license
helps nurses maintain knowledge, gain new knowledge, and obtain new skills
paracentesis
surgical procedure used to remove excess fluids from abdominal cavity or to inject a therapeutic agent
What is the globalization of health care? What is good and what is bad?
Increasing connectedness of the world's economy, culture, and technology
good - people are more knowledgeable about diseases and health care providers
bad - increased spread of communicable disease