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How is NSG a science? It is based on knowledge that is always changing from research and practice
Florence Nightingale Founder of modern nursing, she established the first nsg philosophy based on health maintenance and restoration
Health care needs of society are based on... economic, social and cultural variables
Nsg practice acts Regulate the licensure and practice of nsg. Each state has it's own definition for the scope of nsg
Professional resposibilites of a nurse autonomy and accountability, caregiver, advocate, educator, communicatior, manager, carrer development
Today's healthcare delivery system Rising costs so nurse must provide best quality in most economical way, do product evaluation to select most clinically effective and cost effective items for use
Nursing as a profession 1. Extended education 2. Theory based knowledge practice 3. Provides a specific service 4. Autonomy in decision making 5. Has a code of ethics
What is nursing? 1.The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities. 2. The prevention of illness and injury 3. The alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response 4. Advocacy in the care of individuals and families
Common Law Derived from principles or social mores rather than from rules and regulations. It consists of broad, interpretive principles based on reason, traditional justice and common sense. The NPA and Common Law define nsg practice
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