funda week 1

Professional Organization

(PNA) Philippine Nurses Association > operation under the umbrella of a professional organization differentiates a profession from an occupation.

Professional Qualities of a Nurse:

1. Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. 2. Must be physically and mentally fit. 3. Must have a license to practice nursing.

Criteria of a Profession

1. Specialized Education 2. Body of Knowledge 3. Service Orientation 4. Ongoing Research 5. Code of Ethics 6. Autonomy 7. Professional Organization

Attention to Detail

A good nurse knows the stakes are high and that unlike in most other industries, they're responsible for peoples' well-being and more importantly—their lives. Having a strong attention to detail is one of the nurse personality traits that can easily and quickly determine how successful they'll be in their role.

indispensable social need

A profession must satisfy an indispensable _______ and be based upon well established and socially accepted scientific principles (service orientation)

Leadership

A quality of a good nurse that will become more and more valuable in the growing nursing field is the ability to successfully lead. Exercising leadership skills in any role/level of the organization shows a willingness to grow and adapt at one's own pace. Mentorships from nursing leaders can also teach invaluable lessons on how to become a great nurse.

training and experience in some specific or specialized body of knowledge

An occupation or calling requiring advanced ________________________________ which provides service to society in that special field.

Caring

As a nursing quality, caring makes all the difference to patients. A nurse showing a natural tendency to truly care about how their patients feel (and in turn, how well they perform their job) will have a significant impact on their success in the nursing field, which makes caring a key indicator of a nurse's success.

Commitment to Patient Advocacy

Be an advocate for patients, with special attention on their overall safety and deliver the highest quality of care. As one of the leading qualities, a great nurse understands that patient advocacy is a mindset that must be practiced every day, with every patient, throughout every stage of the care continuum.

Sense of Humor

Having a good sense of humor helps spread positivity to other nurses, patients, and their families. A good sense of humor is not only a characteristic of a nurse leader, but reminds patients and their families that "nurses are people, too" and ultimately increases their trust and openness with sharing feedback and concerns. In especially stressful times, patients and their family members are appreciative of any efforts (no matter how small) to help bring a bit of cheer.

Time Management

Having the ability to implement effective time management is a key personality trait for nursing. Setting time aside for selfcare is also a crucial component to time management. Refusing to take a quick break or regroup during an especially intense 12-hour shift won't benefit anyone involved in the care process.

Stamina

In an average 12-hour shift, nurses exercise a unique balance of physical and emotional stamina that few other industries encounter. Effectively managing this skill is what makes a great nurse. This extremely important skill impacts nurses, their coworkers, and of course, the patients. Having sufficient stamina is one of the most important qualities of a great nurse.

Experience

It's important to note that as veteran nurses leave the healthcare industry and begin retirement, they're taking with them years of experience and knowledge that cannot be quickly replaced. As nursing leaders work to bring new nurses in the door, most available candidates are predominantly new graduate nurses—a stark contrast to their predecessors in terms of experience and the many patient care skills and knowledge that can only come with time and practice.

Service Orientation

Many consider taking Nursing because of their Altruism (gaining without expecting something in return) as their hallmark of profession.

Willingness to Learn

Nurses spend more bedside time with patients than any other role in healthcare and their willingness to learn and put new knowledge into practice is one of the leading traits of a good nurse. A good nurse must possess a natural willingness to learn for them to be truly beneficial. This important skill applies to nurses of all ages, throughout every stage of their career, from recent graduates to the highly experienced.

Specialized Education

Setting: Colleges & Universities. Many nursing educators believe that the undergraduate nursing curriculum should include arts education + biological & social sciences & NURSING DISCIPLINE

Communication Skills

Strong communication skills are critical characteristics of a nurse. A nurse's role relies on the ability to effectively communicate with other nurses, physicians, disciplines across other units, patients, and their families.

Problem Solving Skills

These are essential to nursing, as nurses generally have the most one- on-one time with patients and are often responsible for much of the decision-making related to their care. Even seemingly small decisions can have major impacts and cause adverse patient outcomes if incorrectly made.

Critical Thinking

While having a strong willingness to learn is an important skill in a good nurse, putting that knowledge into successful practice requires an ability to think critically—especially in high- stress situations. A nurse with highly functioning critical thinking skills is one of the most important characteristics of a professional nurse. While this skill can be improved over time, it's often something that comes more naturally to some nurses than others.

Empathy

With nurses caring for perhaps thousands of patients throughout their careers, it can be all too easy to become desensitized or remember what it was like to be a "nonclinical" person. A characteristic of a good nurse is one that shows empathy to each patient, making a true effort to put themselves in their patients' shoes.

Autonomy

a profession is autonomous if it regulates itself and set standards for its members. to practitioners of nursing, autonomy means INDEPENDENCE AT WORK, RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ONE'S ACTION.

- caring - art - science - client centered - holistic - adaptive - concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration - helping profession

common themes for nursing

profession

has been defined as an occupation that requires EXTENSIVE EDUCATION or a CALLING that requires special KNOWLEDGE, SKILL and PREPERATION.

Ongoing Research

increasing research ion nursing is contributing to nursing practice. Most early research was directed to the study of nursing education. since 1970s, nursing research has focused on PRACTICE-RELATED ISSUES.

professionalization

is the PROCESS of becoming PROFESSIONAL, that is, of acquiring characteristics considered to be professional.

pre-professional and cultural trianing

it must demand adequate __________ (culture shock)

specialized and systematic training

it must demand the possession of a body of

evidence of needed skills

it must give _____ which the public does not possess, that is, skills which are partly inherent and partly acquired.

group of consciousness

it must have _____ design to extend scientific knowledge in technical language.

self-impelling power

it must have a sufficient _____ to retain its members throughout life. it must not be used as a mere stepping stone to other occupations.

scientific technique

it must have developed a _____ which is the result of tested experience.

obligations

it must recognize its _____ to society by insisting that its members live up to an established code of ethics.

discretion and judgement

it must require the exercise of _______ as to time and manner of the performance of duty.

close personal contact with the recipient of care

nursing involves

caring

nursing is ??

ethical, legal, and political issues

nursing is committed to involvement in ? in the delivery of health care

without regard to color, creed, social or economic status.

nursing is committed to personalized services for all person

humans into account as physiological, psychological and sociological organisms.

nursing is concerned with services that take

Body of Knowledge

nursing is established as a WELL DEFINED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

dynamic, caring, helping relationship

nursing practice is a ______ in which the nurse assists the client to achieve and obtain optimal health.

professionalism

refers to PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER, SPIRIT or METHODS. It is a SET OF ATTRIBUTES, a way of life that implies RESPONSIBILITY and COMMITMENT.

assist him in his recovery

the act of utilizing the environment of the patient

Governance

the establishment and maintenance of social, political and economic arrangements by which practitioners control their PRACTICE, SELF DISCIPLINE, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS. nurses, therefore, need to work within their professional organization.

Code of Ethics

the ultimatum guidelines for limitations. > nurses have traditionally placed a high value on the worth and dignity of others. the nursing profession requires integrity of its members; that is, a member is expected to do what is CONSIDERED RIGHT REGARDLESS OF THE PERSONAL COST.

to assist the individual, sick, or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health and its recovery that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge, and to do this is such a way as to help him gain independence as rapidly as possible.

what are the unique functions of the nurse