NU 410 Midterm Test With
Complete Solution
Time thank you letter should be sent - ANSWER within 24 hours
time follow up letter should be sent - ANSWER 2-3 weeks later
purpose of a resume - ANSWER get an interview
non-optional sections of a resume - ANSWER contact info, education,
experience/work history, professional membership
curriculum vitae - ANSWER like resume but emphasizes education
first question an interviewee should ask - ANSWER what responsibilities are
involved in this position?
characteristics of a profession - ANSWER lengthy, rigorous education
education based on theory
self-regulating
authority over clients
altruism (selflessness)
regarded as a professional
process approach to establishing a profession - ANSWER placing nursing on
a continuum with position and profession at opposite ends
power approach to establishing a profession - ANSWER focuses on how
,much authority the profession holds
"profession" defined by the power approach - ANSWER level of autonomy
and level of power
"power" defined by the power approach - ANSWER political influence and
monetary gain
trait approach to establishing a profession - ANSWER qualifications that
must be met to be a profession
trait that nursing does not meet in the trait approach to establishing a
profession - ANSWER higher education/advanced degree
self-directed/self-governing
viewed as professionals and develops the profession
referent power - ANSWER respect and admiration (d/t attractive
characteristic)
expert power - ANSWER knowledge and experience (placed in a position like
Dr McCollim)
rewards power - ANSWER gives recognition
coercive power - ANSWER gives punishment
legitimate power - ANSWER position of authority (higher than expert, not
based on characteristics, Dr Shoemaker over Dr McCollim)
leadership power - ANSWER ability to achieve order amongst disorder
collective power - ANSWER leads others (unions)
how to enhance power in nursing - ANSWER professional unity, political
, activities, accountability and professionalism, networking (portray in positive
light)
purpose of the nurse practice act - ANSWER ensure safe practice, ensure
nurses nurses meet standards of practice
licensure requirements - ANSWER application/fees, criminal background
check, good mental and physical health, pass NCLEX-RN
endorsement requirements - ANSWER valid license, meet requirements for
licensure, active practice for at least two of the last three years, criminal
background check
felonies effecting licensure - ANSWER basically anything that has to do with
licenses. illegal practice, use/attempted use of suspended/revoked license,
employing unlicensed individuals, dishonesty in obtaining/sustaining a
license
misdemeanor effecting licensure - ANSWER using a fake title, sexual
misconduct
malpractice ruling by norman and allen 2013 - ANSWER must prove: duty,
breach of duty, causation, damages
Complete Solution
Time thank you letter should be sent - ANSWER within 24 hours
time follow up letter should be sent - ANSWER 2-3 weeks later
purpose of a resume - ANSWER get an interview
non-optional sections of a resume - ANSWER contact info, education,
experience/work history, professional membership
curriculum vitae - ANSWER like resume but emphasizes education
first question an interviewee should ask - ANSWER what responsibilities are
involved in this position?
characteristics of a profession - ANSWER lengthy, rigorous education
education based on theory
self-regulating
authority over clients
altruism (selflessness)
regarded as a professional
process approach to establishing a profession - ANSWER placing nursing on
a continuum with position and profession at opposite ends
power approach to establishing a profession - ANSWER focuses on how
,much authority the profession holds
"profession" defined by the power approach - ANSWER level of autonomy
and level of power
"power" defined by the power approach - ANSWER political influence and
monetary gain
trait approach to establishing a profession - ANSWER qualifications that
must be met to be a profession
trait that nursing does not meet in the trait approach to establishing a
profession - ANSWER higher education/advanced degree
self-directed/self-governing
viewed as professionals and develops the profession
referent power - ANSWER respect and admiration (d/t attractive
characteristic)
expert power - ANSWER knowledge and experience (placed in a position like
Dr McCollim)
rewards power - ANSWER gives recognition
coercive power - ANSWER gives punishment
legitimate power - ANSWER position of authority (higher than expert, not
based on characteristics, Dr Shoemaker over Dr McCollim)
leadership power - ANSWER ability to achieve order amongst disorder
collective power - ANSWER leads others (unions)
how to enhance power in nursing - ANSWER professional unity, political
, activities, accountability and professionalism, networking (portray in positive
light)
purpose of the nurse practice act - ANSWER ensure safe practice, ensure
nurses nurses meet standards of practice
licensure requirements - ANSWER application/fees, criminal background
check, good mental and physical health, pass NCLEX-RN
endorsement requirements - ANSWER valid license, meet requirements for
licensure, active practice for at least two of the last three years, criminal
background check
felonies effecting licensure - ANSWER basically anything that has to do with
licenses. illegal practice, use/attempted use of suspended/revoked license,
employing unlicensed individuals, dishonesty in obtaining/sustaining a
license
misdemeanor effecting licensure - ANSWER using a fake title, sexual
misconduct
malpractice ruling by norman and allen 2013 - ANSWER must prove: duty,
breach of duty, causation, damages
