NFDN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ROLES - Answer-R: responsibilities; scope of the LPN
O: opportunities; untapped expectation of your position
L: lines of communication; heart of nursing role
E: expectations; goals of the jobs, don't know until you start
S: support; what people do you know? On the unit?
stages of role transition - Answer-Stage 1; doing (3-4 months) adjusting to new realities;
completing tasks
Stage 2; being (4-5 months) post-orientation, rapid knowledge, competency, gain a
comfort, make sense of your role
Stage 3; knowing (3-5 months) relaxed, separate yourself from other providers,
integrate that role, increase relationship with coworkers
professional sanctions - Answer-A sanction may be the suspension or revocation of a
professional license or a court order commanding a person to do or refrain from doing
something.
standards of practice - Answer-- Legal and professional expectations of LPN practice,
national framework.
- Professional accountability & responsibility
- Knowledge-based practice
- Service to the public and self-regulation
- Ethical practice
health professions act - Answer-Legislation implemented by the government of Alberta
to provide a common regulatory framework for regulated health professions in Alberta.
This legislation allows health professions to self-regulate their profession while being
accountable to the government of Alberta.
image of nursing - Answer-The image of nursing is important. Public image creates a
framework by which others approach nursing as a profession, as well as each nurse
individually. Image influences patient safety, resource allocation, public policy,
recruitment into the profession, and other issues that have far-reaching consequences.
leading/leaders - Answer-create a vision of who and what you wish to be
managing/manager - Answer-make decision and engaging in activities that enable you
to achieve your vision
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ROLES - Answer-R: responsibilities; scope of the LPN
O: opportunities; untapped expectation of your position
L: lines of communication; heart of nursing role
E: expectations; goals of the jobs, don't know until you start
S: support; what people do you know? On the unit?
stages of role transition - Answer-Stage 1; doing (3-4 months) adjusting to new realities;
completing tasks
Stage 2; being (4-5 months) post-orientation, rapid knowledge, competency, gain a
comfort, make sense of your role
Stage 3; knowing (3-5 months) relaxed, separate yourself from other providers,
integrate that role, increase relationship with coworkers
professional sanctions - Answer-A sanction may be the suspension or revocation of a
professional license or a court order commanding a person to do or refrain from doing
something.
standards of practice - Answer-- Legal and professional expectations of LPN practice,
national framework.
- Professional accountability & responsibility
- Knowledge-based practice
- Service to the public and self-regulation
- Ethical practice
health professions act - Answer-Legislation implemented by the government of Alberta
to provide a common regulatory framework for regulated health professions in Alberta.
This legislation allows health professions to self-regulate their profession while being
accountable to the government of Alberta.
image of nursing - Answer-The image of nursing is important. Public image creates a
framework by which others approach nursing as a profession, as well as each nurse
individually. Image influences patient safety, resource allocation, public policy,
recruitment into the profession, and other issues that have far-reaching consequences.
leading/leaders - Answer-create a vision of who and what you wish to be
managing/manager - Answer-make decision and engaging in activities that enable you
to achieve your vision
