NUR4667 Globalization Of Nursing Practice Career Discussion

Read Chapter 14. APA Style. Minimum 2 references

1-Do you think it is important for nurses to be involved in their professional organizations? Why or why not?

2. The Affordable Care Act (“ObamaCare”) has been both praised and vilified. Debate the pros and cons of this legislation and of health-care reform in general.

3. What is your vision of nursing’s future? How will you contribute to shaping it?

4. Interview a nurse educated in a diploma program at least 20 years ago.

a-How did that nurse’s education differ from your education today?

5. Locate the website of a professional organization related to nursing. Bring a copy of the organization’s mission, membership criteria, and standards of practice.

6. Ask five people of different ages and gender who do not work in the health-care field what they think most nurses do. Compile their answers with the answers your classmates collected and summarize them. Compare the summary to what you know nurses actually do NUR4667 Globalization Of Nursing Practice Career Discussion

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a-Were the answers realistic?

b-Did they over- or underestimate the responsibilities most nurses have?

c-Did they recognize the wide variety of things nurses do?

d-Was there a difference by age or gender of the person answering the question?

e-What do the results tell you about the public’s image of nursing?

f-What do you think influences their image the most? Explain your answer.

7. Describe the nurse of the future.

a-What does he or she do?

b-Do you think nursing will become a more powerful force in health care?

c-Why or why not? NUR4667 Globalization Of Nursing Practice Career Discussion

Chapter 14 Looking to the Future Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Nursing’s Public Image • 25 years ago, society perceived nurses in genderlinked, task-oriented terms. • Popular media has improved somewhat in their portrayal of nurses. Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Professional Organizations Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company The American Nurses Association (ANA) Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company American Nurses Association • • • • Works for improvement of health-care standards Promotes availability of health-care services Fosters high standards for nursing Promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company ANA’s Social Policy Statement • • • • • The social context of nursing practice The nature and scope of nursing practice Specialization in nursing practice Regulation of nursing practice The ethics of nursing practice reviewed by the House of Delegates Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company American Nurses Association (cont’d) • Stimulates and promotes the professional development of nurses • Advances nurses’ economic and general welfare Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Benefits to Membership • • • • The primary voice of nursing in the U.S. Continuing education Representation in the workplace and political arena Position statements on contemporary issues of importance of nurses Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company NUR4667 Globalization Of Nursing Practice Career Discussion

The National League for Nursing (NLN) Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company National League for Nursing • Membership is open to other health professionals and interested consumers, not just nurses. • Participates in test services, research, and publication • Lobbies actively for nursing issues • Currently working with the ANA and other nursing organizations on health-care reform Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company National League for Nursing (cont’d) • Accreditation Commission – Accredits colleges and schools of nursing – Test services – Publications – Advocacy Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Agency) has become ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company The National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN) Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing • Associate degree nursing programs prepare the largest number of new graduates for RN licensure. • Began in 1986 • Organizational Affiliate of ANA as of 2013 Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Role of NOADN • Strong educational programs • Dynamic education of students in a variety of settings • Emphasis on lifelong learning • Continued articulation with colleges and universities Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Other Organizations Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) • Associate degree, baccalaureate, and diploma program students are eligible. • Conferences, career development board reviews Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company American Academy of Nursing • Leaders in nursing practice, education, administration, and research • Mission to advance health policy and practice • New members are nominated and elected. Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company National Institute for Nursing Research • Federal agency • Supports and conducts basic and applied research • Supports research training of nurse scientists Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Specialty Organizations • Nurses may join specialty organizations as well. – Provide nurses with information regarding standards of practice and evidence-based practice within specialty areas – Focus on specific practice areas or interest groups Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Health Care • Technologically advanced • Highly sophisticated • Very expensive Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Health-Care System Changes • Historical perspective • Managed care • Health insurance Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Current Concerns • • • • Fragmentation Many are uninsured High and rising costs Quality and safety Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Health-Care Reform • Universal insurance coverage • Better bridges between hospital, home care, nursing homes, ambulatory care • More preventive care • Reduced disparities in health care and healthcare outcome Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Issues: Nursing Today • Preventing patient care errors, including medication errors • Emphasis on outcomes • Changing competencies • Improved infection control • Inadequate staffing increases patient mortality • Aging nursing workforce Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Changing Competencies • Critical thinking skills • Understanding of systems • Care management Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Changing Competencies (cont’d) • Team-building and communication skills • Negotiating, collaborating, conflict management skills • Cultural competency Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Changing Competencies (cont’d) • Flexibility • Technological competence • Business skills Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Communicating Nursing’s Role Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Tri-Council • ANA, NLN, AACN, AONE • Designed a campaign to communicate the contributions of nurses Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company NUR4667 Globalization Of Nursing Practice Career Discussion

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Three Areas • Nurses as resource people • Nurses as health-care coordinators • Nurses as expert practitioners Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Using Nursing Influence • • • • Carry your license. Use your special training and experience. Become a double agent. Network with and empower colleagues. Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Using Nursing Influence (cont’d) • Eliminate “the enemy within.” • Focus on operations. • Organize as a supportive group. Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company In the Future • More holistic, patient-centered care • Seamless transitions from hospital to extended care at home • Eliminate health disparities • Universal health-care insurance • Equalizing emphasis on prevention, acute care, long-term care, mental health • Healthier environment • Global health concerns Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Conclusion • • • • Nursing has a rich and exciting future. Nursing is cyclical. Nursing is diverse. Nursing deals with individuals, their health, and their environments. • To meet the needs of the future, nurses need to become involved in advocacy and research. Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company Conclusion (cont’d) • Nurses need to take the lead in movement toward a clearer identity and role delineation of the profession. • To achieve nursing goals, the value of nursing and acceptance of its professional status must be recognized. Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company NUR4667 Globalization Of Nursing Practice Career Discussion