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NUR 2058 Dimensions Of Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide | Dimensions Exam 1 Study guide: Rasmussen College

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NUR 2058 Dimensions Of Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide | Dimensions Exam 1 Study guide: Rasmussen College - Chapter 1 ~ Development of a Profession Nursing as a Profession • Levels of Nurses LPN- one y... ear program RN- two year program-associate-diploma-baccalaureate-masters Nurse practitioner- nurse specialist with advanced education in a primary care specialty, such as community health, pediatrics, or mental health, who is prepared independently to manage health promotion and maintenance and illness prevention of a specific group of clients Advance practice nurse-has master’s degree and extended role; increased responsibilities and actions undertaken by an individual because of additional education and experience; nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses. Clinical Nurse Specialist master’s degree offered in any clinical area-usually work in hospital settings • Nursing Empowerment Join organization in large numbers • Professional Organizations National League for nurses- to maintain and improve the standards of nursing education they give accreditation to schools The American Association of Colleges of Nursing- American Nurses Association- In 1896 the first convention of the Nurses Associated Alumnae was held. In 1911 it became the American Nurses Association. Since then, they have established a code of professional nursing, developed credentials for registered nurses, and have become legislatively involved to advance the nursing profession and have made the role of nursing respected all over the world. They also provide standards. Isabell Adams Hampton Robb was the first president elected in 1897. Annie Damer was elected in 1901. In 1902, Linda Rodgers became the first school nurse. In the same year, Mary Riddle was the president. In 1915 Annie Goodrich was elected president and she organized the Army Nursing School. The ANA will impact the way I practice nursing because I will always be thankful for the way they helped nurses become more respected and I will always follow the patient safety act. [Show More]

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