NURSE-UN 1261 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Nursing, Registered Nurse, Ethics
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She is on (cid:499) (b) (cid:498)her hr has increased to (cid:883)(cid:883)(cid:882). Week 1 : the nurse as a professional. Positive image/ appearance enhances trust in patient - this person can take good care of me . Dress and appearance cannot guarantee success, but they can guarantee failure. Hair, nails, jewelry, tattoos, body piercings, shoes, make-up. Health : good bmi, nutrition, exercise, no smoking or heavy drinking. Conference calls not good for policy or administration issues b/c can"t observe body language. Complications and professional behavior revolving around tech - cell, email. Be discrete about health info if a meeting requires additional time, everyone should be in agreement if it is to continue. Women often ask for permission to speak. Don"t be redundant, know when to stop talking. Changing views: influencing how the public sees nursing. 60% of nurses 19-39 plan to pursue a higher degree than they currently have.