N120 Weeks 7-9 Learning Outcomes - Quiz #2

N120 Weeks 7-9 Learning Outcomes - Quiz #2 Week 7 Lab: Self Care 1. Discuss the importance of self-care, the six domains, and how it relates to nursing practice - Nurses often spend their time caring for others, but neglecting self-care can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and negatively impact patient care. - 6 domains of self-care: - Physical Self-care: Nurses need to prioritize regular exercise, maintain a balanced diet, and ensure they get adequate rest. A physically healthy nurse is better equipped to provide quality care to patients and handle the demands of the job. - Emotional Self-care: Nurses can experience compassion fatigue and burnout due to the demands of patient care. Engaging in activities that help them process emotions, such as journaling or seeking peer support, is essential. - Psychological Self-care: Nurses often deal with emotionally challenging situations, so it's crucial to engage in activities that reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. Techniques like mindfulness, meditation, and seeking professional support when needed can help nurses manage their mental health. - Socal Self-care: A strong support system can provide emotional sustenance. Social self-care involves spending time with family and friends and engaging in social activities unrelated to work. - Professional Self-care: Nurses should continually update their knowledge and skills to provide the best care. Engaging in ongoing education, attending conferences, and seeking mentorship are ways to promote professional self-care. - Spiritual Self-care: Spiritual self-care focuses on nurturing one's beliefs and values. It doesn't necessarily relate to religious beliefs but encompasses activities that provide a sense of purpose and meaning. Engaging in spiritual practices, reflection, or finding meaning in the work nurses do can enhance their overall well-being. 2. Complete a self-care assessment and develop a self-care plan - Self-care assessment: - Identify your needs - Evaluate current habits - Assess stressors - - Consider coping strategies Self-care assessment: - Set achievable goals in each domain of self-care - Create steps on how you are going to achieve these goals Week 7 Lecture: Nursing History 1. I can describe how nursing was established in Canada, including nursing roles in colonization. - Pre European Nursing: - Indigenous people relied a lot on the healing properties of plants - The conceptualisation of health of Indigenous people was and remains very holistic. Meaning it is not only focused on physical health but also on psychological, spiritual, and social well-being. - To live well one has to be in harmony with the environment - In the 1600s the nurses who came to New France also relied on plants - Boiled pine needles cured scurvy - The Augustinian Sisters: - Came to Quebec in 1639 - First European nurses in Canada. They were from France - No such thing as physicians - Early European Settlement and Religious Orders: - Catholic nuns, such as the Sisters of Charity and the Grey Nuns, played a significant role in nursing care. They established hospitals, orphanages, and schools across Canada, often providing care to Indigenous communities. These early nurses combined religious teachings with caregiving. - Grey nuns provided health care services to ALL - Nursing Schools: - Florence Nightingale founded the first nursing school that was for lay women - FN wrote the first nursing best seller: Notes on Nursing - FN is considered to be the founding mother of modern Statistics - The first school of nursing in Canada – The Mack School of nursing opened in 1874 in St. Catherines Ontario - WWI and Nurses: - Canadian nurses who served in WW1 were officers as soon as they enrolled - The canadian forces were the first forces in the world to confer officer ranks to nurses - The sacrifice of nurses in WW1 helped nurses achieve goals in professionalization at a time when women were not considered to be persons under the law - Mother and child mortality, poor health of young men who enrolled in WW1 and the Spanish Influenza, all played a role in the development of University Nursing Education - Nurses after WWII: - This is the era when hospitals grow exponentially in Canada - This is the era where RNs enter the hospitals as staff nurses - The postwar years made it even more imperative for more nurses to be educated in universities - Men could not join the nursing profession until after WWII 2. I can explain the relationship between Victorian notions of womanhood and who was allowed to become a nurse (and on what terms) and historical notions of a "good nurse". - Who was allowed to become a nurse: White Christian women - Victorian Notions of Womanhood: - Women were primarily associated with the domestic sphere, responsible for taking care of the home and family. Their roles were limited to being wives and mothers. - Victorian ideals of womanhood emphasized virtues such as gentleness, purity, nurturing, and self-sacrifice. - The “Good Nurse” in Victorian society: - Feminine virtues: The ideal nurse was expected to be gentle, compassionate, and nurturing - Self-Sacrifice: Selflessness was a defining characteristic of the "good nurse." Victorian society believed that women should be willing to sacrifice their own well-being and comfort for the sake of their patients. - The "good nurse" was also expected to embody purity and moral integrity. - Gender restriction 3. I can describe how the changes in the status of women in Canadian society influenced changes in nursing education. - In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as women entered the workforce and the women's rights movement gained momentum, nursing education began to evolve. The emphasis on female purity and morality in nursing education gradually relaxed, and women's increasing rights translated into more educational opportunities. This shift led to diversification in nursing roles, greater access to higher education for women, a move toward evidence-based practice, and increased gender equality in nursing. These changes reflect the evolving societal norms and have resulted in more inclusive, diverse, and academically rigorous nursing programs that align with the changing roles and expectations for nurses in modern healthcare settings. 4. I can describe persistent issues — positive and negative - related to the social image of nursing and how nurses and nursing organizations are trying to change this. - Positive Aspects: - Increased respect for the profession - Diverse roles - Advocacy and Patient Centered care - Gender Equality - Negative Aspects: - Stereotypes - Media representation - Emotional labor - Burnout and workload - Efforts to address negative issues: - Nursing organizations such as the Canadian Nurses Association - Education and research Week 8 Lab: Reflective Practice and Self Awareness 1. Discuss what reflective practice is and why it’s relevant to nursing practice - Reflective practice: involves thoughtful and critical self-evaluation of one's experiences and actions in the healthcare setting. Nurses examine their own practice, experiences, and interactions with patients, co-workers, and families - Reflective practice can be done by journaling, discussions, or mentorship - Reflective practice in nursing is relevant for several reasons: - Continuous improvement: nurses can reflect and make changes to improve - Enhanced critical thinking: reflection encourages nurses to think critically and make informed decisions - Emotional processing 2. Discuss different approaches to reflection and differentiate between reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action - Reflection-in-action: - Occurs during the actual task or action - Involves a nurse actively thinking about and adjusting their actions in real time to improve the situation - Often spontaneous and focused on problem solving while engaged in - patient care - Helps nurses adapt and make immediate changes Reflection-on-action: - Takes place after an action, task or experience has concluded - Nurses review and analyze what occurred - Typically a more structured and deliberate process, often done through journaling, debriefing sessions or discussions with mentors - Encourages deeper analysis and learning Week 8 Lecture: Critical thinking, Nursing process, and Clinical judgment 1. I can identify and describe the phases of the nursing process. - ADPIE - Assessment: - Head to toe assessment, patient history primarily from patient but can ask family and other healthcare professionals to gather info - Data may include the patient's medical history, current symptoms, vital signs, physical and psychosocial factors, and any relevant laboratory or diagnostic test results. - The assessment phase helps nurses identify the patient's needs, problems, and potential risks. - Diagnoses: - Nursing diagnoses are the patient's RESPONSE to the medical issue (ex. Patient response to having asthma – medical issue – is shortness of breath) - Nurses analyze and interpret the data collected during the assessment to identify health problems or nursing diagnoses. - Nursing diagnoses are distinct from medical diagnoses and focus on actual or potential issues that nurses can address. - Planning: - Plan of action for how patient will achieve their goals - The care plan outlines the goals and interventions to address the identified nursing diagnoses. - Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound - Implementation: - DO the planned interventions; take action - Nurses provide hands-on care, administer medications, educate patients, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals. - It's essential to document the care provided and evaluate the patient's - response to interventions. Evaluation: - In the evaluation phase, nurses assess the effectiveness of the care provided. - They compare the patient's progress to the established goals and determine whether the nursing interventions were successful. - If the goals were met, the care plan may be continued or revised if necessary. If the goals were not met, nurses may need to reassess and create NEW goals 2. I can explain the relationship between the nursing process and clinical judgment. - Clinical judgment — is a critical thinking process that nurses use to make decisions about patient care; clinical judgment informs and influences the decisions made at each step of the nursing process, ensuring that care is patientcentered and based on the best available evidence and nursing expertise. - Nursing process – is a systematic framework that helps nurses apply clinical judgment in a structured way; ADPIE 3. I can describe the components and dispositions of critical thinking in nursing. - Components: - Knowledge base: A strong knowledge base is essential for critical thinking in nursing. Nurses must have a deep understanding of medical and nursing principles - Interpretation: Nurses need to interpret data and information accurately. This includes assessing patient signs and symptoms, and laboratory results to make informed clinical judgments. - Evaluation: Nurses evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and the impact on patient outcomes. They continually assess and reassess patient progress and the suitability of care plans. - Dispositions: - Open-mindedness: approach problems and situations without preconceived notions or biases - Confidence - Curiosity - Perseverance: Nurses must be patient and persistent in pursuing solutions and making accurate clinical judgments, even in the face of challenges. - Fairness Week 9 Lecture: Organized Nursing 1. I can describe the characteristics of a profession and relate these to the profession of nursing. - Ethical Standards: Nursing has a strong code of ethics, typically centered on providing patient centered care, maintaining confidentiality, advocating, etc. - Licensing and Regulation: Nurses are subject to licensure and regulation by state nursing boards, ensuring they meet specific educational and practice requirements to provide safe and competent care. - Accountability: Nursing professionals are accountable for their actions and decisions, which includes being responsible for patient care, adherence to professional standards, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for their patients. - Public Trust 2. I can identify and describe the role of CARNA, UNA, CNA. - CARNA (College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta): - Role: CARNA is the regulatory body for registered nurses (RNs) in the province of Alberta - Description: CARNA has a dual role in that it regulates the practice of RNs in Alberta while also serving as a professional association. Its functions include: - Setting and enforcing standards of practice and ethical guidelines for RNs. - Administering licensure and registration for RNs - Advocating for the interests of RNs in Alberta and promoting the highest standards of patient care - UNA (United Nurses of Alberta): - Role: UNA is a labor union representing registered nurses (RNs) and other healthcare professionals in Alberta. - Description: UNA primarily serves as a union to protect the rights and interests of healthcare professionals, including nurses. Its key functions include: - Negotiating on behalf of its members to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. - Advocating for healthcare professionals in matters related to labor, employment, and workplace safety. - Providing support and representation to members in case of workplace disputes or grievances. - Promoting the welfare and professional interests of nurses and healthcare professionals in Alberta. - CNA (Canadian Nurses Association): - Role: CNA is the national professional organization representing registered nurses (RNs) in Canada. - Description: CNA is responsible for advancing the nursing profession in Canada and plays a significant role in shaping national healthcare policy. Its functions include: - Advocating for the nursing profession at the national level and influencing healthcare policy and regulations. - Setting and promoting nursing standards, guidelines, and best practices across Canada. - Offering leadership and support in nursing education and research. - Providing resources, networking opportunities, and professional development for nurses. - Collaborating with provincial nursing associations (like CARNA) to create a unified and cohesive voice for nursing in Canada. 3. I explain the concepts of regulation and self regulation. - Regulation: - Regulation refers to the establishment and enforcement of rules and guidelines by an external authority or governing body to oversee and control a particular profession. The purpose of regulation is to ensure that professionals and organizations adhere to established standards and practices in the interest of public safety, ethical conduct, and quality assurance. - Self-Regulation: - Self-regulation, on the other hand, refers to the ability and responsibility of a profession or group of professionals to regulate themselves, often through a professional organization or association. Self-regulation means that the members of a profession take the lead in defining and enforcing standards, ethics, and practices.