Nursing 1020 Midterm Questions with
Verified Answers
How do you notify instructors of absence (NOA)? - ANSWERSUse the NOA module in
Canvas to notify instructors of an absence from class- the notification form requires a
brief explanation, dates, and times
What to do if you have a question about an assignment? - ANSWERS
Who to contact if you have technical/computer issues? - ANSWERSCCIT- Clemson
Computing and Information Technology
What are the educational paths to becoming a registered nurse (RN)? - ANSWERS1.
Bachelor of Science (BSN)- 4-year degree; the curriculum prepares nurses for positions
requiring critical thinking and leadership skills; includes science, math, psychology,
communication, and nursing courses; incorporates community,
leadership/management, and health promotion nursing courses
2. Associate's Degree (ADN)- college program that takes 2-3 years to complete; less
expensive than BSN and easily accessible within community/technical colleges; the
curriculum is more focused on acute, inpatient nursing
3. Diploma Programs- hospital programs that take 2-3 years to complete; focus on
inpatient, acute care; only 42 diploma programs in the US; majority of the programs are
now college or university-affiliated, meaning college credits are granted for certain
courses; diploma graduates can take the same state licensing exam for RNs as ADN
and BSN
What is the certification exam to become a registered nurse (RN)? - ANSWERSNCLEX-
National Council Licensure Examination
What are the proportions of students in RN programs (ADN/BSN/Diploma)? -
ANSWERS-58% are in Associate Degree Programs
-38% are in Bachelor's Degree Programs
-RN to BS Completion
-Accelerated and Accelerated Second Degree Programs
-4% are in Diploma Programs
Why is diversity in nursing important? - ANSWERSCultural diversity is an especially
important part of health care because of the genetic characteristics, cultural values, and
belief systems that affect people's health. By knowing and understanding these cultural
differences, you'll be able to provide better care.
Verified Answers
How do you notify instructors of absence (NOA)? - ANSWERSUse the NOA module in
Canvas to notify instructors of an absence from class- the notification form requires a
brief explanation, dates, and times
What to do if you have a question about an assignment? - ANSWERS
Who to contact if you have technical/computer issues? - ANSWERSCCIT- Clemson
Computing and Information Technology
What are the educational paths to becoming a registered nurse (RN)? - ANSWERS1.
Bachelor of Science (BSN)- 4-year degree; the curriculum prepares nurses for positions
requiring critical thinking and leadership skills; includes science, math, psychology,
communication, and nursing courses; incorporates community,
leadership/management, and health promotion nursing courses
2. Associate's Degree (ADN)- college program that takes 2-3 years to complete; less
expensive than BSN and easily accessible within community/technical colleges; the
curriculum is more focused on acute, inpatient nursing
3. Diploma Programs- hospital programs that take 2-3 years to complete; focus on
inpatient, acute care; only 42 diploma programs in the US; majority of the programs are
now college or university-affiliated, meaning college credits are granted for certain
courses; diploma graduates can take the same state licensing exam for RNs as ADN
and BSN
What is the certification exam to become a registered nurse (RN)? - ANSWERSNCLEX-
National Council Licensure Examination
What are the proportions of students in RN programs (ADN/BSN/Diploma)? -
ANSWERS-58% are in Associate Degree Programs
-38% are in Bachelor's Degree Programs
-RN to BS Completion
-Accelerated and Accelerated Second Degree Programs
-4% are in Diploma Programs
Why is diversity in nursing important? - ANSWERSCultural diversity is an especially
important part of health care because of the genetic characteristics, cultural values, and
belief systems that affect people's health. By knowing and understanding these cultural
differences, you'll be able to provide better care.
