NUR 1211C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 2: Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, American Nurses Association, Health Promotion
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Professional nursing practice: domain of nursing practice. Influences on professional nursing practice: complex health care environments, expanding knowledge and technology, diverse populations, consumerism, health care systems, health care financing, value-based purchasing programs base reimbursement to health care providers on their performance on certain quality measures. The main goal is to increase access to health care providers who unite to coordinate care for medicare patients. Professional nursing practice: organizational influences, professional nursing organizations, professional organizations have numerous roles in promoting quality patient care and professional nursing practice. These roles include developing standards of practice and codes of ethics, supporting research, and lobbying for legislation and regulations. Nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training. Nurses should achieve high education and training education through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. Nurses should be full partners with physicians and other health professionals in redesigning health care.