NURS 318 MIDTERM EXAM (2026-2027)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
Number of competencies for entry-level nursing education identified by AACN's
Essentials for BSN programs
45 competencies
AACN Essential 9.5
Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing
AACN Essential 9.6
Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core to one's professional identity of
nursing
Why do we need a PIN course?
- The current image of nursing (from society) is at odds with the actual role and
function of contemporary nursing
- leads to many benefits, including nurse well-being, increased satisfaction and
longevity in the job, which often positively impacts patient care
,Definition of "Profession"
An occupation that includes an established body of knowledge, requires thorough
education and training, self-governs through accreditation and licensure, has an
established code of ethics, has authority over its clients, values service to society,
and has an "association to organize, serve, and speak for members"
ANA (2021) Definition of Nursing
"Nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection,
promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of illness
and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through
compassionate presence. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities,
and populations in recognition of the connection of all humanity."
How nursing is often stereotypically portrayed in current society
As female, subordinate, always caring, and selfless.
What the stereotypical image fails to identify
The nurse as a leader, a knowledgeable, influential, scientifically-oriented, and
skilled healthcare professional
,When the formation of the term PIN began
2018.
Why get familiar with professional nursing/health organizations?
They will be often referenced in nursing school.
ANA
American Nurses Association
TBON
Texas Board of Nursing
AACN
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
NLN
National League for Nursing
, NCSBN
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Source of Self-regulation and Professionalism
Individual
Source of Policy and procedures
Facility
Source of Standards of practice and code of ethics
Professional organizations
Source of Laws/regulations governing nursing practice
Nurse practice act
Source of education licensure
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
Number of competencies for entry-level nursing education identified by AACN's
Essentials for BSN programs
45 competencies
AACN Essential 9.5
Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing
AACN Essential 9.6
Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core to one's professional identity of
nursing
Why do we need a PIN course?
- The current image of nursing (from society) is at odds with the actual role and
function of contemporary nursing
- leads to many benefits, including nurse well-being, increased satisfaction and
longevity in the job, which often positively impacts patient care
,Definition of "Profession"
An occupation that includes an established body of knowledge, requires thorough
education and training, self-governs through accreditation and licensure, has an
established code of ethics, has authority over its clients, values service to society,
and has an "association to organize, serve, and speak for members"
ANA (2021) Definition of Nursing
"Nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection,
promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of illness
and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through
compassionate presence. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human
responses and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities,
and populations in recognition of the connection of all humanity."
How nursing is often stereotypically portrayed in current society
As female, subordinate, always caring, and selfless.
What the stereotypical image fails to identify
The nurse as a leader, a knowledgeable, influential, scientifically-oriented, and
skilled healthcare professional
,When the formation of the term PIN began
2018.
Why get familiar with professional nursing/health organizations?
They will be often referenced in nursing school.
ANA
American Nurses Association
TBON
Texas Board of Nursing
AACN
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
NLN
National League for Nursing
, NCSBN
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Source of Self-regulation and Professionalism
Individual
Source of Policy and procedures
Facility
Source of Standards of practice and code of ethics
Professional organizations
Source of Laws/regulations governing nursing practice
Nurse practice act
Source of education licensure
