Professional Nursing Concepts and Challenges Bold Terms

Continuous quality improvement (CQI)

• a management concept focusing on excellence and employee involvement at all levels of an organization

• a strategy for reducing costs by minimizing waste

• a method for increasing production speed without compromising quality

• a framework for implementing strict hierarchical structures in management

ambulatory care

• health services provided to those who visit a clinic or hospital as outpatients and depart after treatment on the same day

• medical services that require an overnight stay in a hospital

• emergency services provided to patients in critical condition

• preventive care services offered to patients without any symptoms

Community-based Nursing

• nursing care provided for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings, including homes, workplaces and schools.

• nursing care that is only provided in hospitals and clinics.

• nursing care focused solely on elderly patients in nursing homes.

• nursing care that is limited to emergency situations.

Autonomy

• self-determination. Control over one's own professional practice

• Dependence on others for decision-making

• Lack of control over personal choices

• Following orders without question

nursing goal

• A statement of the desired long-term or short-term outcome as a result of one or more nursing interventions

• A list of medications prescribed for a patient

• A summary of the patient's medical history

• A set of guidelines for patient care

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Degree offered by programs that combine nursing courses with general education courses in a 4- or 5-year curriculum in a college or university

• A certification for registered nurses after passing a national exam

• An online course for nursing professionals to enhance their skills

• A diploma program that focuses solely on practical nursing skills

Associate Degree of Nursing Program

• A form of basic nursing education program leading to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), consisting of 3 or fewer years, and usually offered in technical or community colleges.

• A program that requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and focuses on advanced clinical skills.

• A certification program for nursing assistants that can be completed in a few months.

• A graduate program that prepares nurses for leadership roles in healthcare organizations.

politics

• the area of philosophy that deals with the regulation of control of people living in society; in government, it includes the allocation of scarce resources such as health care resources

• the study of ancient civilizations and their governance

• a method of organizing society based on economic principles

• the practice of making decisions based on personal beliefs and opinions

registered nurse (RN)

• an individual who has completed a basic program for registered nurses and successfully passed the NCLEX-RN

• a healthcare professional who provides support to doctors and nurses

• a person who administers medication without formal training

• a volunteer who assists in hospitals without any certification

self-awareness

• understanding of one's own needs, biases, and impact on others

• the ability to influence others without being aware of it

• the process of learning from past experiences

• the skill of managing one's emotions in public