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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
,NURS 120 - EXAM 1 Nurse
Practitioners Review Exam (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A+
Ancient Egypt, Babylon, India, Greece, and Rome, dating
back more than 5,000 years.
What are the earliest accounts of nursing attributed to?
Rufayda al-Aslamiyyah.
Who is credited with drafting the world's first code of
nursing ethics?
The establishment of the first school of nursing by Pastor
Theodore Fliedner in Kaiserworth.
What significant development in nursing occurred in
1836?
Deaconesses
The first public nurses were called
Pastor Theodore Fliedner
Who established the first school of nursing?
Sairey Gamps
poor and low class who cared for the sick
Nurses Associated Alumnae
,What organization was formed in 1897 in the U.S. to
oversee nurses and protect patients from incompetent
care?
Early 20th century
When did the states begin requiring licensure?
Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Associate degree nurse (ADN)
Diploma program nurse
Baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN)
What are the four pathways for entering nursing
education?
NCLEX
The National Council Licensure Examination, an exam
taken to become licensed as a nurse.
Nurse Practice Act
It governs nurses' actions, establishes the scope of
practice for each level of nurse, and is enforced by the
Board of Nursing.
Scope of practice
Most commonly defined by state law; outlines the care
you are able to provide for the patient.
responsible, honest, caring, and organized
What are some characteristics of nurses?
Dr. Jean Watson
, Emphasized the importance of caring in nursing, focusing
on individualized care and the human contact needs of
patients.
EBP (evidence based practice)
A problem-solving approach that uses the best evidence
from nursing research, patient care data, and patient
preferences.
QSEN
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses focuses on the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by nurses to
improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration,
Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety,
and Informatics
What are the QSEN competencies?
Clara Barton
She was the first President of the Red Cross Association
2 years
What is the duration of an Associate Degree in Nursing
(ADN) program?
patient-centered care
To treat the patient and their family as partners in care
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)