NUR 115 - Test 3 - Harmon with 100% correct answers

NUR 115 - Test 3 - HarmonFollowing the completion of a basic program for registered nurses, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - correct answer RN-NCLEX - exam for registered nurses Following the completion of a basic program for practical nurses, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - correct answer PN-NCLEX - exam for practical nurses What does "licensure" mean to the nursing graduate? - correct answer Upon successful completion of a licensing exam, graduates may legally practice nursing in their own state. Describe the preparation of the Diploma nurse, Associate Degree Nurse, and the Baccalaureate Degree Nurse? - correct answer •Diploma Nurse - 3 year program; sponsored by and attached to the hospital setting; highly trained and skilled nurses; enrollment has declined for various reasons •Associate Degree Nurse - 2 year program; part of the technical schools and community colleges; began in 1952; very popular program for various reasons •Baccalaureate Degree Nurse - 4 year program; part of 4 year colleges and universities; BSN programs are needed to provide leadership in administration; public health; and teaching What were the 5 recommendations made by various studies that set the stage for the development of the nursing educational programs that exist today? - correct answer •Should be within the system of higher education •Nurses should be highly educated •Students should not be used to staff hospitals •Standards of nursing practice needed to be established •All students need to meet minimum qualifications upon graduation