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Introduction to
Nursing
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Florence Nittingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his/her work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
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Roles/Responsibilities Range from basic patient care to administrative positions.
Care focuses on the mental, emotional, and physical needs of the patient.
Coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
Nursing is a caregiving profession that serves every aspect of human need
Provide care for patients under the direction of physicians.
Assess patients’ conditions through interpersonal communication, observation, physical exams, and health history’s
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Goals Plan and administer safe,
comprehensive care to those in need of assistance and to help them achieve maximum potential and manage their illness.
Feed, bathe, dress, and move patients into comfortable positions
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Facilities of Employment
Hospitals
Physicians’ offices
Home health care agencies
Nursing care facilities
Corrections facilities
Schools
Military
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse Registered nurses (RNs) care for patients by
providing both treatment and education.
They interpret and respond to patient symptoms, reactions and progress.
RNs also teach patients and families about proper health care, assist in patient rehabilitation, and provide emotional and physical support to promote recovery and well-being.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
All states require that nurses graduate from one of three training pathways:
Diploma -- 3 years of education. Located in hospital school of nursing
Associate Degree (A.D.) -- 2 years. Located at a community college
Bachelor of science in nursing degree (B.S.N.) – 4 years. Located in college or university.
Licensure in state of practice via a written state board exam
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Job Outlook/Salary (2012)
Job Outlook – 19% growth rate expected from 2012-2022 (faster than average).
Annual Salary - $65,470 ($31.48 per hour)
$60,300 to $108,900 with advanced specialties
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Registered nurse with an advanced education
Nurse Practitioner (CRNP); work within a family or specialty practice
Physicians Assistant (PA)
Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Nurse Educators
Nurse Anesthetists
The scope of practice varies from state to state
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Job Outlook – 31% growth rate expected from 2012-2022 (much faster than average).
Growth will occur primarily because of the effects of healthcare legislation, an increased emphasis on preventative care, and demand from the large, aging baby-boom population for healthcare services as they live longer and more active lives than previous generations.
Annual Salary - $96,460 ($46.37 per hour)
Master’s degree required; master’s of science in nursing MSN), doctor of philosophy (PhD), and doctor of nursing (ND)
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Nurse Anesthetist Anesthesia is the use of drugs, gases, and
nerve blocks to provide a partial or total loss of pain during surgery
During surgery, nurse anesthetists administer anesthetic drugs, monitor the patient's vital signs and adjust the doses of anesthetics and other medications to assure optimal patient safety and comfort.
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Nurse AnesthesistWork Environment
Dental offices Hospitals Military Outpatient surgical
centers Pain clinics
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Nurse-Midwife
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Nurse-Midwife Nurse-midwives provide care for healthy
women before, during, and after childbirth.
They assist in labor and delivery, help in newborn care, and counsel mothers on infant growth and future pregnancies
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Nurse-MidwifeWork Environment
Birthing centers Clinics Health maintenance
organizations Hospitals Physicians' offices Public health
departments
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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered
nurses who have advanced educational preparation that qualifies them to assess health conditions, identify and diagnose problems and develop plans to improve healthcare outcomes.
NPs conduct health screenings and physical exams, prescribe tests and medications, and educate patients about their conditions and the need for preventive activities.
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Nurse PractitionerWork Environment
Academic institutions Clinics Community health centers Health maintenance
organizations Home health agencies Hospitals Migrant health clinics Military Physicians' offices Public health departments
Rural health clinics Schools
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
State-approved HSTE; high school, technical school, community college, and hospitals
practical/vocational nursing program (1 to 2 year)
Licensure in state of practice
Work under the supervision of physicians or registered nurses
Care provided is determined by state laws regulating their extent of duties
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Job Outlook/Salary
Job Outlook – 25% growth rate expected from 2012-2022 (much faster than average).
Annual Salary - $41,540 ($19.97 per hour)
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Nursing Assistant
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Nursing Assistant Working under the supervision of a
registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician, they answer patient call lights, serve meals, and check blood pressure, temperature, pulse and breathing.
They have a great deal of patient contact and are important in developing patient relationships.
They assist with medications, change linens, and teach family members to care for the patient during recovery.
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Nursing AssistantWork Environment
Home health agencies
Hospitals Mental health
institutions Nursing homes Physicians' offices Private homes
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Nursing Assistant HSTE program; high school, vocational
school, technical school, long-term care facilities, and the Red Cross
Certification or registration required in all states for long-term care facilities
Completion of 75 to 120-hour state-approved program
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Job Outlook/Salary Job Outlook – 21% growth rate
expected from 2012-2022 (much faster than average).
Because of the growing elderly population, many nursing assistants and orderlies will be needed in long-term care facilities.
Annual Salary - $24,400 ($11.73 per hour)
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Social Workers Counsel
Assist in “after-hospital” placement based on the patients needs, rehabilitation potential, and insurance criteria
Newborns to aged adults
Employment opportunities…hospitals, skilled care facilities, long-term care facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, hospices, home care agencies, government agencies, jails, and religious organizations
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Health Unit Coordinator
Oversee the nurse’s station
Schedule patient appointments
Transcribe physician’s orders
Obtain/order necessary supplies and equipment
Manage telephone calls
Maintain a positive attitude
Enter data from physicians’ orders
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Case Manager Follows the progress of each patient from
his/her admission day
- hospitalization
- rehabilitation
- skilled nursing needs
** Accumulated facts are compared with the number of days allowed or covered by insurance companies. When the number of days is near the insurance maximum, the physician is notified.
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Summary Sometimes the chosen action does not achieve the
established goal, so other actions are tried. This is the process of nursing.
While nurses are performing their tasks, they are assessing, observing, and teaching.
Teamwork is important in hospital nursing. Two or three different shifts of nurses work every day with every patient.
There are a variety of careers available in Nursing. Educational requirements vary by career and career level. Students interested in these careers should use the information provided here as a basis for a career plan. The student should also research the career further to complete a career plan.