NURSE-UN 1261 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, American Nurses Association, Patient Education
26 Oct 2018
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What are components of nursing code and ethics: a manifestation of the unity of the body mind and spirit, health and illness are human experiences and culturally defined. What is the difference between a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant: nurse practitioner - diagnoses and treat routine medical problems. Nurse practitioners can prescribe medication, order diagnostic tests and refer to specialty care where needed. Master"s level education; field is moving to professional doctorate (doctor of nursing practice); licensed by state: clinical nurse specialist (cns)- specialized knowledge in a designated field of nursing. They often function as researchers, educators, clinicians and consultants all with the primary goal of improving patient care in clinical settings. Master"s level education and certification: nurse anesthetist (crna) - alongside an anesthesiologist, crnas deliver surgical anesthesia in the form of sedation, nerve blocks and numbing agents.
