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22 Cards in this Set
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Most states have similar definitions of nursing, they each state has its own individual what? |
Nurse practice act which outlines a nurse's authority to act in that state. |
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The scope of practice for nurses defines what? |
Actions, duties, and limits of various Health Care professionals |
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Does nurse licensure processed differ slightly from state to state? |
Yes, but each requires that an applicant received formal professional training and pass a written exam. |
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The four basic methods by which boards license out of state nurses. |
Reciprocity, endorsement, waiver, an examination |
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Expanded nursing roles |
Nurse anesthetist-administers anesthesia Clinical nurse specialist-specialized clinic Nurse practitioner-primary healthcare decision-making Nurse midwife-provides prenatal care |
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Broadening scope of practice |
Boundaries for Health Care Professionals -Defines the actions, Duties, And limits For nurses |
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Role of nurses continues to expand due to.. |
Physician shortages, ever increasing specialization, improved technology, public demand, expectations within the profession itself |
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Requirements for licensure: What is reciprocity |
Agreement between states to recognize each other's nurses |
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Requirements for licensure:
What is endorsement |
Boards determine whether an out of state nurses qualifications are equivalent to their own state |
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Requirements for licensure: What is waiver? |
When nurses don't meet all the requirements that have equivalent qualifications-exams can be waived |
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Requirements for licensure: What is examination |
Some states will not recognize head of state nurses and make all nurses pass an exam |
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Suspension and revocation violations include |
Obtaining a license by fraud Illegal conduct Malpractice Breaking statutes |
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If an unlicensed nurse is hired does it automatically impose additional liability? |
Only if the patient suffered harm |
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ANA stands for |
American nurses association |
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What is the purpose of the ANA? |
Foster high nursing standards Promote professional education |
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Nurse administered anesthesia was the first expanded goal for nurses requiring certification |
nurse anesthetist |
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Major risks for nurse anesthetists |
Improper placement of an airway Failure to recognize changes in a patient's condition Improper use of anesthetics |
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CNS |
Clinical nurse specialist |
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Chief nursing officer has responsibility for: |
Maintaining standards of practice Maintaining current PS Recommending staff levels Coordinating in integrating nursing services select the nursing staff Orientation and training programs |
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What is a special duty nurse? |
Employed by a patient or patience family to perform nursing care |
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Special duty nurse is liable if there is a master serve in relationship between the organization and the nurse |
Under the doctrine of respondeat superior |
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Medication errors |
Failure to administer Failure to document wastage Administering unprescribed meds Administering wrong meds Failure to clarify orders |
