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role
traditional pattern of behavior and self-expression performed by or expected of an individual of a given society; represents the social aspects of self-concept
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role performance
a person's capacity to function as expected in social roles, in sexual relations with a partner, in family, and in a job
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role ambiguity
a situation in which roles are not clearly defined
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role conflicts
an incompatibility between one or more role expectations
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role pressures
the external of internal circumstances, capable of change, that interfere with role performance
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role stress
a subjective experience of mental, physical, and social fatigue often accompanied by a loss of meaning in what was previously important and exciting
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self-awareness
the means by which a person gains knowledge and understanding of all aspects of self-concept
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profession
a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic training
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mentoring
a special type of professional relationship in which an experienced nurse or clinician (mentor) assumes a role responsibility for guiding the professional growth and advancement of a less experiences person (protege)
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networking
a form of peer collaboration whereby individuals take advantage of making and using contacts
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magnet status
ANA national program that recognizes quality pt care and nursing excellence in health care institutions and agencies and identifies them as work environments that act as a "magnet" for professional nurses desiring to work there because of their excellence
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collaboration
2 or more people working together to solve a common problem and sharing responsibility for the process and outcome
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coordination
2 or more people providing services to a client or program separately and keeping one another informed of all pertinent activities
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empowerment
helping a person become a self-advocate; an interpersonal process of providing the appropriate tools, resources, and environment to build, develop, and increase the ability of others to set and reach goals
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advanced practice nurse
RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master's in a selected clinical specialy with relevant clinical experience. Certification and state licensing requirements vary according to the state for practice in advanced practice roles.
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