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    The document outlines the historical foundations of the teaching role of nurses from the mid-1800s to present day. It discusses key events and organizations that shaped the evolution of nursing education and the recognition of nurses as teachers, including Florence Nightingale establishing the first nursing school in the mid-1800s, the National League of Nursing observing the importance of health teaching in the early 1900s, and more recent initiatives to improve patient education and culturally competent care.

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    The document outlines the historical foundations of the teaching role of nurses from the mid-1800s to present day. It discusses key events and organizations that shaped the evolution of nursing education and the recognition of nurses as teachers, including Florence Nightingale establishing the first nursing school in the mid-1800s, the National League of Nursing observing the importance of health teaching in the early 1900s, and more recent initiatives to improve patient education and culturally competent care.

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    The document outlines the historical foundations of the teaching role of nurses from the mid-1800s to present day. It discusses key events and organizations that shaped the evolution of nursing education and the recognition of nurses as teachers, including Florence Nightingale establishing the first nursing school in the mid-1800s, the National League of Nursing observing the importance of health teaching in the early 1900s, and more recent initiatives to improve patient education and culturally competent care.

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    I.

    Historical Foundations for the Teaching Role of Nurses


    A. Mid-1800s
     caring for the sick
     Promoting the health of the well public
     Educating nurses for professional practice

    Florence Nightingale
     She developed the first school of nursing
     She taught nurses, physicians, and health officials about the importance of proper
    conditions in hospitals and homes to improve the health of the people
     She emphasized the importance of teaching patients of the need for adequate nutrition,
    fresh air, exercise and personal hygiene to improve total well-being

    B. Early 1900s
     PHN significant role of the nurse as a teacher in the prevention of disease and maintenance
    of health

    C. 1918
     National League of Nursing Education in the US observed the importance of health teaching
    as a function within the scope of nursing practice

    D. 1940s
     NLNE recognized nurses as agents for the promotion of health and prevention of illness in all
    settings in which they practice

    E. 1950
     NLNE identified course content in nursing school curricula to prepare nurses to assume the
    role as teachers to others

    F. 1970s
     Patient’s bill of rights was first developed by the ANA

    G. 1980s
     The role of the nurse evolved from a disease oriented approach to a prevention-oriented
    approach
     Focuses on the promotion and maintenance of health
     Education expanded to become part of a comprehensive plan of care that occurs across the
    continuum of the health care delivery process

    H. 1993
     The joint commission (formerly the joint commission on accreditation of health care
    organizations JCAHO) established nursing standards (mandates) for patient education. The
    mandates describes the type and level of care and treatment and services that must be
    provide3d by an agency or organization to receive accreditation

    I. 1995
     The health profession commission published a broad set of competencies which is believed
    to mark the success of health professions in the 21 st century

    J. 1998
     The PHPC released a 4th report as a follow-up on health professional practice in the new
    millennium. It included the following recommendations for the practice of nursing;
    1. Provide clinically competent and coordinated care to the public
    2. Involve patients and their families in the decision making process regarding health
    interventions
    3. Provide client education and counseling on ethical issues
    4. Expand public access to effective care
    5. Ensure cost effective and appropriate care for the consumers
    6. Provide for prevention of illness and promotion o f healthy lifestyles for all Americans

    K. 2001
     JCAHO required accreditation standards have provided the impetus for nursing service
    managers to put greater emphasis on unit based clinical staff education activities for the
    improvement of nursing care interventions to achieve expected client outcomes

    L. 2006
     Institute for health Care Improvement announced the 5 million lives campaign. The
    campaigns objective is to reduce the 15 million incidents of medical harm that occurs in US
    hospitals every year.

    M. 2007
     The Sullivan Alliance was formed as an init6iative to recruit and educate staff nurses to
    deliver culturally competent care to the public they serve. These organizations goal is to
    increase the racial and cultural mix of nursing faculty, students, and staff who will be
    sensitive to the needs of clients of diverse backgrounds.

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