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Week 2: Professional Socialization 48 Questions with Verified Answers Profession - CORRECT ANSWER An occupation that requires extensive education, or a calling that requires special knowledge, sk... ill, and preparation Distinguished from other occupations by: -the requirement of prolonged, specialized training to acquire a body of knowledge pertinent to the role to be performed -and an orientation of the individual toward service, either to a community or to an organization How Professions are distinguished from other occupations - CORRECT ANSWER The requirement of prolonged, specialized training to acquire a body of knowledge pertinent to the role to be performed And an orientation of the individual toward service, either to a community or to an organization Nursing Profession Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER Well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge Strong service orientation Recognized authority by a professional group Code of ethics Professional organization that sets standards Ongoing research Autonomy and self-regulation Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to a set of attributes or way of life that implies responsibility and commitment This is seen through ways of actions and socialization Professional actions - CORRECT ANSWER Include showing respect for others at all times, acting with integrity, demonstrating professional character and spirit This builds a form of professionalism Professionalization or Professional Socialization - CORRECT ANSWER Acquiring characteristics and learning the ways of the "professional" group in order to become a functioning participant "the process of becoming a professional" includes moving from novice to expert This builds a form of professionalism As a novice nurse, you have entry level knowledge & skills but as you gain experience overtime, you become an expert Professional behavior - CORRECT ANSWER Often developed through belonging to, supporting, and participating in nursing organizations How can a nurse learn what it takes to be a professional and become involved? - CORRECT ANSWER Through Professional Organizations Professional Nursing Organizations Examples - CORRECT ANSWER American Nurses Association (ANA) National League for Nursing (NLN) International Council of Nurses (ICN) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) And other Specialty Nursing Organizations Professional Organization - CORRECT ANSWER An (__) of practitioners who judge one another as professionally competent and who have banded together to perform social functions which they cannot perform in their separate capacities as individuals. Nursing (__) must perform the following functions for the preservation and development of the profession Nursing Organizations must perform these for the preservation & development of the profession - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Define & regulate the profession through setting and enforcing standards of education and practice for the generalist and the specialist 2) Develop the knowledge base for practice in its broadest and narrowest components 3) Transmit values, norms, knowledge, and skill to new members of the profession/specialization 4) Communicate & advocate the values and contributions of the field to several publics and constituencies (i.e. participate actively in formulating health legislation & policy) 5) Attend to the social and general welfare of their members. (Professional organizations give social and moral support to members to perform their roles as professionals and to cope with professional problems and their association journals disseminate updated knowledge, new ideas, and professional concerns) American Nurses Association (ANA) - CORRECT ANSWER Founded as the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the U.S. and Canada in 1896; became this in 1911 Purpose: foster high standards of practice, promote a safe and ethical work environment, bolster the health and wellness of nurses, and advocate on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. Journal: American Nurse Today; The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) Can become member through state nurses association National League for Nursing (NLN) - CORRECT ANSWER Organization of both individuals and agencies -includes nurse and non-nurse members Purpose: to foster the development and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education Services: Nursing Schools - helps set educational standards & providing accreditation of nursing programs based on their ability to meet these standards Individuals - providing the ability to continue their education programs & providing scholarships to assist w/ educational aid Journal: Nursing Education Perspectives International Council of Nurses (ICN) - CORRECT ANSWER Established in 1899, it is a federation of national nurses' associations, representing nurses in more that 120 countries. Purpose to ensure: -quality nursing care for all -sound health policies globally -the advancement of nursing knowledge -the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce Objectives: -To improve the standards and status of nursing -To promote the development of strong national nurses' associations -To serve as the authoritative voice for nurses and the nursing profession worldwide. This Code for Nurses is the foundation for ethical nursing practice throughout the world Journal = International Nursing Review Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society - CORRECT ANSWER Founded in 1922 ... greek letters stand for "love, courage, and honor" Membership = students in baccalaureate programs in nursing and nurses in master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs are eligible to be selected for membership. Focus = scholarship and nursing research to guide practice Mission: provide leadership and scholarship in nursing practice, education, and research to enhance the health of all people Became incorporated in 1985 as "(__)l, Inc." to support and connect the global community of nursing scholars -Supports the learning and professional development of its members who strive to improve nursing care worldwide Journal = Journal of Nursing Scholarship Continuing Education for Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER A responsibility of each practicing nurse Key Objectives of (__)Programs: -update nurses of new techniques & knowledge -help nurses attain expertise in a specialized area of practice -provide information essential to nursing practice Differs from "In-service Education" Credentialing & Certification: a recognition of excellence and commitment to professional development Specialty certifications ... CCRN, CNRN, CEN, CNOR, CRRN, CPNP, CDE, NCSN, CWOCN, etc. Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER The professional development experiences designed to enrich nurse's contribution to health Offered to nurses everywhere Hospitals, facilities, & private groups offer this through courses, seminars, & workshops This is required for an RN to maintain their license in most states In-Service Education - CORRECT ANSWER Many hospitals & health care facilities provide education and training for employees of their institution or organization Designed to increase the knowledge & skills of the nursing staff Nursing Demands - CORRECT ANSWER U.S. Department of Labor identifies nursing as a "hazardous occupation" Nurses must be alert to: -Compassion fatigue -Burnout -Secondary traumatic stress Important to find your work-life balance and know how to best manage stress Compassion fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER Nurses have a loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care Job becomes exhausting, no sense of reward Burnout - CORRECT ANSWER An accumulative state of frustration with the work environment that develops over time Can occur in any job, but still should be aware of it Secondary Traumatic Stress - CORRECT ANSWER Feeling of despair that's caused by transfer of emotional distress from a victim/patient to the caregiver Tips to Prevent Burnout - CORRECT ANSWER Identify early stress Take steps to reduce stress Avoid procrastination Accept time to relax Practice assertiveness Be involved in constructive change Assertiveness - CORRECT ANSWER Form of behavior characterized by a confident declaration or affirmation of a statement without the need of proof To compel recognition of one's rights or position without either aggressively transgressing the rights of another and assuming a position of dominance or submissively permitting another to deny one's rights or rightful position Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER A profession focused on assisting people, families, & communities to attain, recover & maintain health & function from birth to old age Acts as a bridge between a vulnerable public & healthcare resources that can make the difference between life, death, health, disease, etc. It's a blend of science & art: the knowledge base for the care that's given & the skilled application of the knowledge to help other achieve max. health & quality of life Nursing (Cont.) - CORRECT ANSWER From Latin: "Nutrix"- "To nourish" A person who nourishes, fosters & protects and is prepared to take care of sick, injured, aged & dying Integrates knowledge form patient's experience Focuses on the patient receiving care physically, emotionally, social, and via spiritual dimensions of that patient Nursing from Early Civilizations to 16th Century - CORRECT ANSWER Most believed illnesses had supernatural causes Believed in the Theory of Animism Temples became centers for medical care in Ancient greek Believed illnesses were caused by god's anger Ancient Hebrews developed rules through the 10 Commandments Deaconesses made the first organized visits to people Hospitals were then built for the increasing # of pilgrims needing health care -Societies shifted from more of a religious orientation to an expansion of knowledge Nursing from 19th-21st Century - CORRECT ANSWER Florence Nightingale's care during the Civil War created better education for nurses Hospitals saw this as an eco. advantage to having their own schools to teach nurses -Organized to have easily controlled & less $$ staff, resulting in vague guidelines for nursing service/edu. WWII left a huge effect on nursing: -Large #'s of women left home to work (more indep.& assertive) -Created a need for more nurses, knowledge exploration in medicine & tech. After war, efforts were made to educate nurses -Led to creating degrees & schools Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER Founder of modern nursing Born in 1820 to a $$ family Established 1st training school for nurses Theory of Animism - CORRECT ANSWER Belief that tried to explain the cause of changes in body functions Based on the belief that everything in nature was alive w/ invisible forces & endowed w/ power Good spirits - health, bad spirits-illness/death Medicine man was the health care provider while mothers were nurses Seen in early civilizations Professional Nursing Organizations - CORRECT ANSWER 1 criteria of a profession is having these to set standards for practice and education These are concerned with current issues in nursing, health care, & influence health care policy and legislation Benefits: Networking with colleagues, having a voice in legislation affecting nursing, & keeping current with trends and issues with nursing Wide variety for nurses to join International Nursing Organization - CORRECT ANSWER Founded in 1899 1st International Organization of women Provides a way for national nursing organizations to work together Shares a commitment to maintaining high standards of nursing service & education by promoting ethics National League for Nurses - CORRECT ANSWER Founded in 1952 Organization open to all people interested in nursing -Includes non-nurses & facilities Mission: To foster development & improvement of all nursing services & edu. Conducts one of the largest professional testing services in U.S. -Includes pre-testing for potential students Primary source of research data about nursing edu. American Association of Colleges of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER Compromised of baccalaureate & higher nursing edu. programs Mission: Creating quality edu. standards, improve health care & increase public support of BSN/graduate education, research & nursing practice National Student Nurses Association - CORRECT ANSWER Founded in 1952 with the help of the ANA and NLN Mission: To prepare students for the licensure by self-discipline, advocate for student/patient rights & take collective, responsible action on social/political views Voluntary to join Guidelines for Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER These are practiced through: Standards of practice, nurse practice acts, licensure, the ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses, professional values, & the use of nursing process Each nurse of accountable for their own quality of practice & is responsible to use these standards to ensure safety All nurses must be aware of their state's specific nurse practice acts Standards - CORRECT ANSWER Allow nurses to carry out professional roles, serving as protection for the nurse, patient & the institution where health care is provided Code of Ethics & Professional Values - CORRECT ANSWER Provide the foundation for nursing practice & guide your interactions w/ patients, colleagues & the public AACN ID'd 5 values that a professional nurse has: Altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, & social justice Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER Includes essential activities: assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, & evaluating -Uses both the art & science of nursing Used by nurse to ID the patient's health care needs/strengths, to create & carry out a plan to meet those needs, & to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan to meet estimated outcomes Uses critical thinking/reasoning when providing care that is individualized & holistic Critical challenges to nursing in 21st century - CORRECT ANSWER An increase in older patients who are acutely ill, increase in health care costs, & needing to stay current w/ rapid advances in medical knowledge & technology -Health care now financially focuses on acute care from assorted clinicians rather than coordinating an accurate, longer term care Shortage in nurses/aging in nurse workforce Nursing shortages will offer unique opportunities Job opportunities are expanding outside the hospital & into communities Technology's role will increase in practice Nurses will collaborate more w/ other health care providers Many Americans find it extremely difficult to figure out the health care system- "medically homeless" 10 trends in nursing education (ID'd by NLN) - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Changing demographics & increasing diversity 2) Technology rapidly expanding 3) Globilization of the world's economy & society 4) The era of an educated consumer/patient, alternative therapists, & genomic and palliative care 5) Shift from pop-based care & increasing complexity of patient care 6) The $$ of health care & the challenge of managed care 7) The impact of health policy & regulation 8) The increasing need for interdisciplinary education & for collaborative practice 9) Current nursing shortage, & opportunities for life-long learning & workforce development 10) Sign. Advances in nursing science & research The Campaign of Action - CORRECT ANSWER Goal is to guarantee everyone in America a healthier life, supported by nurses as essential partners in providing care & promoting health Working for every state to mobilize nurses, health care providers, consumers, educators, etc. to strengthen nursing on mult. Fronts Id'd 7 issues to form a better health care system in America: -Improving Access to Care, Promoting Nursing Leadership, Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration, Transforming Nursing Education, Increasing Diversity in Nursing, Healthier Communities, Collecting Workforce Data ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses - CORRECT ANSWER Defines the ethical scope of nursing practice Tells us our primary concern is to care for the patient, but nurses owe the same care duties to themselves This includes taking care of their own health & safety, maintain wholeness of character & integrity, maintain competence, & continue personal/professional growth Can also have a balance of synergy of physical and spiritual, social Healthy Self-Care Practices - CORRECT ANSWER Stress reduction training, the use of relaxation techniques, time management, assertiveness training, work-life balances, meditation, etc Mindfulness - CORRECT ANSWER The capacity to intentionally bring awareness to present-moment experience w/ an attitude of openness & curiosity Make sure to pause, focus on present, and listen Breathing exercises help tremendously "STOP" Technique - CORRECT ANSWER Helps reduce stress & be able to respond more skillfully Stop & take a step back Take a few breaths Observe inside yourself Proceed after you pause BP-T-P-R Technique - CORRECT ANSWER BP- Being Present -Have I cultivated the art of being truly present in each human encounter? Tracking -Am I tracking the # most important to my health- Blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, lipid levels? Practicing health & wellness behaviors -Am I a model of healthy behaviors? Refueling -Do I get adequate sleep and using energy properly in my life? How do I refuel when I am on empty? Personal Identity - CORRECT ANSWER Describes a person's conscious sense of who he or she is Useful when assessing self-concept, the info. Needed first is the patient's description of self [Show More]

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