Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Nursing Care Processes
Lecture:Nursing routines and procedures including performing invasive procedures, administering medication, documenting procedures, and using technology
Slide content:Nursing Care Processes Summary Unit 6 Summary Lecture a: Three types of nurses: LPNs, RNs, and APNs Nursing roles: Patient care, teaching, research, and administration All nurses must have formal training, pass a national exam, and meet state requirements Summary Lecture b: Nurses use clinical judgment when following five-step nursing process Nurses can also play important roles in protecting patients legal rights and improving the quality of patient care Summary Lecture c: Nurses work in a wide variety of settings and have a wide range of responsibilities Regardless of where they work, all nurses must give medication safely, document the nursing process carefully, and learn to use technology 21
Slide notes:This also concludes Nursing Care Processes . In summary, the first lecture discussed the three types of nurses: licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice nurses. The four types of advanced practice nurses are certified registered nurse anesthetists [uh- ness - thu - tists ], certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. Nursing roles include direct patient care, teaching, research, and administration. Specialization enables nurses to gain expertise in specific areas of health care. All nurses must have formal training, pass a national exam, and meet state requirements. Nurses stay licensed and build their careers by pursuing continuing education, certification, and advanced degrees. The second lecture discussed how nurses use clinical judgment skills when following the five-step nursing process. Those five steps are to assess the patient, diagnose the problem, create a plan of care, implement the plan, and evaluate the plan. Nurses can also play important roles in protecting patients legal rights and improving the quality of patient care. The third lecture discussed how nurses work in a wide variety of settings, from emergency departments to patient homes. Within those workplaces, nurses have a wide range of responsibilities, including, for those with appropriate training, performing invasive procedures such as giving injections, placing catheters, and suturing cuts. Regardless of where they work, all nurses must give medication safely, document the nursing process carefully, and learn to use technology. 21