- advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
- an APRN is a professional nurse with specialized, advanced education to provide health care to specific patient populations
- burnout
- a psychological phenomenon characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment related to one’s work
- collaborative model
- an approach to patient care that emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and effective communication among healthcare professionals to provide holistic, patient-centered care
- compassion fatigue
- the emotional and physical exhaustion that results from providing empathetic care to those experiencing trauma or suffering
- delegation
- the act of assigning a task to another person who has the appropriate knowledge, skills, and competence to perform that task
- diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- the commitment to recognizing and embracing differences, ensuring fairness, and fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals in order to create a more equitable and enriched nursing profession and healthcare system
- integrated scheduling
- the practice of coordinating appointments for patients with different healthcare providers involved in their care
- interprofessional education (IPE)
- curriculum where students from different healthcare disciplines learn together to develop effective teamwork, communication, and shared decision-making skills
- moral distress
- the emotional and psychological distress experienced when nurses are aware of the ethically right course of action but are constrained from pursuing it due to external factors or institutional limitations
- Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
- an agreement among certain U.S. states and territories that allows registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses to hold one multistate license, enabling them to practice in their home state as well as other participating states without needing additional licenses
- nursing process
- a critical thinking model based on a systematic approach to patient-centered care
- patient-centered care
- a fundamental concept in nursing that places the patient at the forefront of healthcare delivery
- resource allocation
- the equitable and efficient distribution of healthcare resources to meet the diverse healthcare needs of patients and communities
- Scope of Nursing Practice
- ANA resource that defines the boundaries, responsibilities, and expectations of nursing professionals in their respective roles
- self-advocacy
- the proactive and assertive act of nurses advocating for their own well-being, professional growth, and rights within the healthcare system
- simplified referral
- a straightforward referral process where a healthcare provider recommends or directs a patient to see another healthcare specialist or receive specific medical services; usually requires minimal administrative coordination
- social determinant of health (SDOH)
- economic, social, and environmental factors that influence an individual’s health and well-being
- team members
- includes patients, their families, nurses, and other interdisciplinary healthcare workers involved in patient care
- telehealth
- a method of using telecommunications technology to provide healthcare services remotely
- transparent communication
- communication that ensures that patients have the necessary information to make autonomous decisions about their care