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What are 2 definitions of politics?
- Science of the government
- management of political party
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In professional organizations, policies are usually made by...?
- A board of elected officials
- *the policies and guidelines reflect the views of the organization
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There are three types of nursing organizations... What are they?
- Broad purpose
- Specialty Practice
- Special Interest
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Nursing Contracts are sometimes negotiated by Unions. What do the contracts consist of?
- Salary/benefits
- Hours
- Staffing ratios
- Work assignments
- Shared governance responsibilities
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What are the duties of professional Nursing Organizations?
define practice standards, establish ethical guidelines, and take positions on practice concerns
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Why should we as future nurses get involved in nursing politics? (you know how i hate extra circular activities)
Policies affect nursing practice, salaries, and patient's access to healthcare
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In relation to disasters and bioterrorism, Nurses should know...
- the agency's disaster plan
- your role in the disaster plan
- participate in training activities
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The future of Nursing education consists of....?
- Outcome-based education-- Programs evaluated by their graduates’ activities and achievements
- Shift from passive learning to active learning
- Increase in distance learning programs
- Faculty shortage
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Right now there is a nursing shortage... what is expected in the future
- By 2018 Nurses are expected to increase by 22%
- However, thats not enough in 2025 we will still be short an estimated 260,000 nurses
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Why is there a nursing shortage?
- Nursing applicants are turned away from schools due to lack of faculty, clinical sites, classroom space, etc
- Aging in the worforce
- BabyBoomers will increase demand for nurses
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The nursing shortage is temporarily stable due to what?
- Basically the poor economy
- -nurses that can retire are not due to the poor economy
- - previously part time nurses are taking on full time
- -hospitals are bringing back retired nurses who thougth they could retire... but couldn't afford it
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What does the AACN recommend we do as new nursing graduates?
- Begin the job search early
- Get a BSN
- Look for positions outside of the acute care hospital
- Pursue advanced education... like Masters etc
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Increasing the cap on immigrant nurses improves the nursing shortage in the U.S., but creates several ethical dilemmas:
- Creates nursing shortage in their native countries
- Safety concerns as to their education. Was it up to par? Hygiene?
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What are 4 environment issues that will effect the future of nursing
- Multi-drug resistant strain organisms
- Air pollution-- respiratory disorders
- Global warming
- Water polution
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What are 5 unhealthy lifestyle choices that will effect the future of nursing
- Tobacco use
- drug use
- obesity
- lack of exercise
- stress
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