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Pomona good healthcare professional - 7

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Life long learner, take active role in learning
Self management and coping skills
Interpersonal skills and Professionalism
Foster a team environment
Technical skill and knowledge
Extra effort and motivation
Ethical behavior - NO assisted suicide or home birth in NC

2
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Paths to RN - 3

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Diploma - almost gone, historical
ADN - no Pathophys, Pharm, phasing out
BSN - 3 legs, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment

3
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Age of Nursing as a profession - 4

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Need PhD, research in area to be profession
PhD started 1960-1980
DNP started 2004
Nursing as profession is very young

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Being a Professional Nurse requires - 9

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Expertise - education and training in skill set
An appearance, demeanor
Reliability, Ethics, Poise, Etiquette, how Speak and write
Accountability
Try to suspend judgement

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Objective: Why is Nursing so critical to healthcare - 4

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Nursing is boots on the ground
With the patient the most, first line
Observer of the patient condition
Coordinates care, the continuous link, “air traffic controller”