Clemson University nurse 1020
midterm Questions with Correct
Answers
Ways of becoming an RN - ANSWERS-Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
-associate degree in nursing (ADN)
-diploma program
advantages of BSN - ANSWERS-prepares for positions requiring critical thinking and
leadership skills
-incorporates community and family centered nursing
-46% of employers require BS in Nursing
Advantages of ADN - ANSWERS-take 2 - 3 years to complete
-less expensive and easily accessible
-focused on acute, inpatient nursing
Advantages of Diploma programs - ANSWERS- 2-3 to complete
- focused on inpatient, acute care
% of students in BSN program - ANSWERS38%
% of students in ADN program - ANSWERS58%
% of students in diploma program - ANSWERS4%
Importance of diversity in nursing - ANSWERS-ethnic groups, cultures, gender, and
communities
-contribute unique ideas and perspectives to help patient care
% of male nurses - ANSWERS10-14%
% of male nursing students - ANSWERS15%
% of different ethnic groups - ANSWERS~African American - 12.2%
~Hispanic - 8.1%
~ Asian/pacific islander - 5.9%
~ Native American - 1.5%
~ Caucasian - >70%
Settings and % where nurses practice - ANSWERS~Hospital- 63.2%
~Long term care- 7.4%
, ~Offices- 5.1%
~Outpt/AmbCare- 4.6%
~Home Health- 3.8%
~School Nurse- 2.2%
~Nursing Education- .6%
~Other- 13%
Where do majority of nurses practice - ANSWERSHospitals- 63.2%
Institute of Medicine recommendations - ANSWERS- Academic nurse leaders in all
schools need to work together to increase proportion of nurses with BSN from 50% to
80% by 2020
-To improve patient outcomes, quality of care, and satisfaction
-To double number of PHD prepared nurses from 1%- 2% by 2020
Advantages of being a nurse - ANSWERS-Flexibility
~Part time, full time, per diem, travel, weekends, days, evenings, nights
-Job stability
~Nurses have and always will be in high demand Right now.
Nurses can work anywhere.
-Meaningful and rewarding work
~You get to be a part of people's lives in such an intimate and vulnerable time; this is an
experience that most people will never have
Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing education - ANSWERS- Clemson University SON
is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through 2020.
- We are also recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the
National League for Nursing.
- Our curriculum is based on the Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education
Nine essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing education - ANSWERS1.)Liberal Education
for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
2.)Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety
3.) Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice
4.)Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology
5.) Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments
6.)Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health
Outcomes
7.)Clinical Prevention and Population Health
8.)Professionalism and Professional Values
9.)Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
midterm Questions with Correct
Answers
Ways of becoming an RN - ANSWERS-Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
-associate degree in nursing (ADN)
-diploma program
advantages of BSN - ANSWERS-prepares for positions requiring critical thinking and
leadership skills
-incorporates community and family centered nursing
-46% of employers require BS in Nursing
Advantages of ADN - ANSWERS-take 2 - 3 years to complete
-less expensive and easily accessible
-focused on acute, inpatient nursing
Advantages of Diploma programs - ANSWERS- 2-3 to complete
- focused on inpatient, acute care
% of students in BSN program - ANSWERS38%
% of students in ADN program - ANSWERS58%
% of students in diploma program - ANSWERS4%
Importance of diversity in nursing - ANSWERS-ethnic groups, cultures, gender, and
communities
-contribute unique ideas and perspectives to help patient care
% of male nurses - ANSWERS10-14%
% of male nursing students - ANSWERS15%
% of different ethnic groups - ANSWERS~African American - 12.2%
~Hispanic - 8.1%
~ Asian/pacific islander - 5.9%
~ Native American - 1.5%
~ Caucasian - >70%
Settings and % where nurses practice - ANSWERS~Hospital- 63.2%
~Long term care- 7.4%
, ~Offices- 5.1%
~Outpt/AmbCare- 4.6%
~Home Health- 3.8%
~School Nurse- 2.2%
~Nursing Education- .6%
~Other- 13%
Where do majority of nurses practice - ANSWERSHospitals- 63.2%
Institute of Medicine recommendations - ANSWERS- Academic nurse leaders in all
schools need to work together to increase proportion of nurses with BSN from 50% to
80% by 2020
-To improve patient outcomes, quality of care, and satisfaction
-To double number of PHD prepared nurses from 1%- 2% by 2020
Advantages of being a nurse - ANSWERS-Flexibility
~Part time, full time, per diem, travel, weekends, days, evenings, nights
-Job stability
~Nurses have and always will be in high demand Right now.
Nurses can work anywhere.
-Meaningful and rewarding work
~You get to be a part of people's lives in such an intimate and vulnerable time; this is an
experience that most people will never have
Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing education - ANSWERS- Clemson University SON
is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through 2020.
- We are also recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the
National League for Nursing.
- Our curriculum is based on the Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education
Nine essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing education - ANSWERS1.)Liberal Education
for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
2.)Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety
3.) Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice
4.)Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology
5.) Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments
6.)Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health
Outcomes
7.)Clinical Prevention and Population Health
8.)Professionalism and Professional Values
9.)Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
