Chapter 1 Nursing in Today's Evolving Healthcare Environment verified questions and solution
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Registered Nurse - -Represents the largest segment of the healthcare workforce in the
U.S.
Active Licensed Registered Nurses - -More than 4.1 million active licensed registered
nurses.
Employment of Registered Nurses - -Majority employed in hospitals.
Gender Distribution of Registered Nurses - -Dominated by females (9.4% males).
Median Age of Registered Nurses - -Median age is 46.
Race of U.S. Registered Nurses - -Majority is white.
Initial Nursing Education - -Ways to become a nurse include Associate Degree (2 year
program), Bachelor's Degree (4 year program), and Diplomas (3 year program).
NCLEX-RN Exam - -All nursing students must take the Nclex - RN exam regardless of their
degree.
Foreign Educated RNs - -Practicing RNs in the U.S. completed their basic education
outside the U.S. and its territories.
Top Three Countries for Foreign Educated RNs - -Philippines, India, Nigeria.
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Registered Nurse - -Represents the largest segment of the healthcare workforce in the
U.S.
Active Licensed Registered Nurses - -More than 4.1 million active licensed registered
nurses.
Employment of Registered Nurses - -Majority employed in hospitals.
Gender Distribution of Registered Nurses - -Dominated by females (9.4% males).
Median Age of Registered Nurses - -Median age is 46.
Race of U.S. Registered Nurses - -Majority is white.
Initial Nursing Education - -Ways to become a nurse include Associate Degree (2 year
program), Bachelor's Degree (4 year program), and Diplomas (3 year program).
NCLEX-RN Exam - -All nursing students must take the Nclex - RN exam regardless of their
degree.
Foreign Educated RNs - -Practicing RNs in the U.S. completed their basic education
outside the U.S. and its territories.
Top Three Countries for Foreign Educated RNs - -Philippines, India, Nigeria.
