NURS 352 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Natural Family Planning, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Changes in focus due to cultural shifts and changes in technology. Includes incorporating family"s values into the plan of care. Nurse needs to be aware of cultural differences and how they impact patient care and overall well being of the patient. Ask patient if there are cultural aspects of their care that are important to them. Role of men in culture, may not be allowed in room. American way is not necessarily the only way. Professional options in ob nursing: professional nurses, certified registered nurse (rnc, nurse practitioners (np, clinical nurse specialist (cns, certified nurse midwives (cnm, lay midwives, no professional training, nurse researcher. Legal considerations: scope of practice (know it and stay within it) (do not practice medicine without a license, nursing negligence (omit or commit) ex. = place baby in wrong crib (always check name vs. crib: standard of care (minimum criteria for competent care) Be careful at lunch what you talk about!
