History
Who helped elevate nursing to a respected profession?
Florence Nightingale
Three main types of approved educational programs lead to licensure as an RN
diploma programs, associate's degree programs, and bachelor's degree programs
Who do RNs supervise?
LPNs and CNAs
Why is being detail-oriented an important quality as a RN?
They must be able to sift through many different needs of patients and other responsibilities and prioritize them.
Simple tasks may consist of a series of steps that must be followed carefully in a certain order to get the desired result and help ensure the patient's and caregiver's safety.
What organization offers membership benefits?
All of them do
Over the next few decades, nursing assistants worked in what settings?
Long-term care facilities & hospitals
Which of the three types of programs include both classroom work and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other health care facilities
Diploma programs, associate's degree programs, and bachelor's degree programs
Who assists physicians and RNs in administering tests?
LPNs
Why is empathy an important characteristic for a CNA?
It is important because CNAs spend most of their time interacting with the people in their care. The patients may have different backgrounds, personalities, attitudes, moods, and needs so the CNA must have the ability to understand people and their situations and emotions.
What organization was formed by LPNs?
NAPNES
Who recommended formal training to start for CNA?
The U.S. Insititute of Medicine
How long does the LPN program last for?
About 1 year
Who has a typical task of collecting lab samples?
LPNs
Why is it important for LPNs to be observant?
They should be observant and quick to note any changes in a patient's condition...patients may sometimes demonstrate subtle signs that need to be addressed.
What organization was formed by state nurses' association?
ANA
What was the Association of Practical Nurse Schools renamed to?
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES)
What is the minimum number of hours for a CNA training program?
75 hours
Who protects patient rights?
RNs
Why is patience important as a LPN?
Patients sometimes react with anger or frustration at necessary tasks. The nurse must be able to handle these situations without letting negative emotions spill out.
What is the professional organization for CNAs?
National Association of Health Care Assistants
This three-month program focused on developing skills for home care of children and family members who were older, chronically ill, or disabled
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
What licensing examination does an RN take to become certified?
What licensing examination does an LPN take to become certified?
NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-PN
Who provides patient's with hands-on, personal care?
What do they help with?
They assist with personal hygiene, serve meals, and help patients eat and dress.
Why is cooperation important for a CNA?
Nursing assistants usually work in a team environment, with nurses, physicians, and other medical staff. Nursing assistants should be respectful, professional in appearance and attitude, and willing members of the team.
What is the only professional organization governed entirely by LPNs?
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)