1988 Social Policy Statement Correct Answer: The 1988 Social Policy Statement
document defined nursing practice at both the generalist and specialist levels; this
is echoed in the current 2010 Social Policy Statement. The certifying organization
of the ANA is the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which has
certified more than 92,000 RNs in different practice areas at both the generalist
and specialist levels, along with more than 125,000 advanced-practice nurses
(ANCC, 2017).
2. A Profession Has a Training or Educational Period Correct Answer: ▪ What
changes will shape the future of associate degree nursing (ADN) programs?
▪ Will diploma or hospital-based nursing programs remain?
▪ How critical is it to complete a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program to
handle the challenges of the health care environment, complex patient-family
needs, and the expanding community-based settings for clinical work?
▪ Is a "ladder" approach or a concurrent enrollment program (CEP) to advanced
education the best pathway for you?
▪ Will the practice doctorate in nursing (DNP) degree clarify or confuse advanced-
practice roles in nursing?
42 Code of Federal Regulations (42CFR 482.23(b) Correct Answer: A federal
regulation, 42 Code of Federal Regulations (42CFR 482.23(b), requires hospitals
certified to participate in Medicare to "have adequate numbers of licensed RNs,
licensed practical nurses and other personnel to provide nursing care of all
patients as needed"
8. Members of a Profession Have a Common Identity and a Distinctive Subculture
Correct Answer: "Nurses should choose optimism, making positive strides each
,day to celebrate who they are and the differences they make. Just a nurse—no,
never."
Melissa Fitzpatrick, 2001
ACA regulations with young adults Correct Answer: The ACA regulations let young
adults stay on their parents' plan until age 26, a very popular regulation for many
people of all political persuasions. In addition, insurance companies were no
longer able to deny coverage, charge more based on health status, or drop
coverage when the insured was sick. This meant that there were no more
limitations of preexisting conditions.
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) Correct Answer: Accountable care
organizations (ACOs) provide a pathway away from fee-for-service medicine and
represent one of the first efforts to make value-based care a reality. ACOs are
groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who come together
voluntarily to give coordinated, high-quality care to the Medicare patients they
serve.
When an ACO succeeds in both delivering high-quality care and spending health
care dollars more wisely, it shares in the savings it achieves for the Medicare
program
Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers within the Operating Budget Correct
Answer: In addition to projecting the patient day volume, nurse managers also
examine the activity of the unit and the acuity (the intensity of care required) of
patients. The activity is usually described as admissions, discharges, and transfers
(ADTs). One measure of activity is the average daily census—that is, how many
patients are occupying beds on the unit at midnight. However, this measure by
itself results in an underestimation of the work of the unit. A more accurate
picture is gained by the addition of the ADT data because even though these
patients may not be counted in a midnight census, they require many hours of
care by registered nurses
Affordable care act Correct Answer: The goals of the ACA were to do the
following:
,▪ Make affordable health insurance available to people with family incomes
between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (2017 FPL = $24,600) for a
family of four
▪ Expand the Medicaid Program to cover all adults with income below 138% of the
federal poverty level
▪ Support innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower the cost of
health care generally (HealthCare.gov, 2018b)
American Assembly for Men in Nursing (Formerly Known as the National Male
Nurses Association) Correct Answer: The purpose of AAMN is to recruit men into
the profession of nursing, support men who are nurses in professional growth
endeavors, and provide a framework for nurses to influence factors that affect
men as nurses. At the time of this publication, the AAMN has chapters in 19 states
(AAMN, 2018).
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Correct Answer: This organization is
the national voice for university and 4-year college educational programs in
nursing and has a membership of more than 500 colleges. The mission of the
organization is to serve the public interest by assisting deans and directors in
improving and advancing nursing education, research, and practice. This
organization publishes a newsletter and a bimonthly nursing journal called the
Journal of Professional Nursing.
American Board of Nursing Specialties Correct Answer: The ABNS was established
to create uniformity in nursing certification; it now represents more than 25
specialty nursing organizations that promote specialty practice and address
certification issues associated with specialty practice. The ABNS functions as a
consumer advocate in promoting nursing certification.
American Nurses Association Correct Answer: ANA is identified as the
professional association for registered nurses. It was through the early efforts of
Isabel Hampton Robb and others that the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the
United States and Canada was formed. At the World's Fair in 1890, a group of 15
nursing leaders began discussions about forming a professional association. Six
years later, alumnae from the training schools organized the professional
association now known as the ANA. Canadian members split from the original
, group in 1911 and formed their own professional association. The organizational
structure of the ANA has undergone many changes through the years.
Currently, when an individual joins the ANA, he or she joins the national
organization along with the constituent associations at the state and local levels.
This method geographically groups smaller clusters of members together
according to their practice interests.
American Nurses Foundation and the American Academy of Nursing Correct
Answer: Briefly described, these organizations serve special purposes in support
of research and recognition of nursing colleagues. The American Nurses
Foundation was established as a tax-exempt corporation to receive money for
nursing research. With the establishment of the National Nursing Research
Institute, the focus has changed to one of support in the areas of policy making
and research or educational activities. The AAN has a membership of more than
1500 nursing leaders and was established as an honorary association for nurses
who have made significant contributions to the nursing profession. When a nurse
is elected to the AAN, she or he is called a Fellow, and the credential following the
nurse's name is FAAN. You may have had instructors who were faculty in the AAN,
or you may be working with a nurse who is a FAAN. These nurses can provide
valuable mentorship for the new graduate. The official publication of this
organization is Nursing Outlook.
ANA and economics Correct Answer: The American Nurses Association (ANA)
Principles for Health System Transformation (ANA, 2016) also affirms that the
health system must provide universal access to essential health care services for
all citizens and residents. In another document, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
(ANA, 2015a) states that nurses should practice with respect for the dignity,
worth, and unique characteristics of every person.
ANCC Correct Answer: The ANCC, a subsidiary of the ANA since 1991, identifies its
mission as improving nursing practice and promoting quality health care service
through several types of credentialing programs. The ANCC has created a modular
approach to certification that enables the nurse to be recognized for multiple
areas of expertise, not simply for competency in a core clinical specialty. There
are 12 specialty, 5 nurse practitioner certifications, 1 clinical nurse specialist
certifications, and an interprofessional certification (ANCC, 2018).
document defined nursing practice at both the generalist and specialist levels; this
is echoed in the current 2010 Social Policy Statement. The certifying organization
of the ANA is the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which has
certified more than 92,000 RNs in different practice areas at both the generalist
and specialist levels, along with more than 125,000 advanced-practice nurses
(ANCC, 2017).
2. A Profession Has a Training or Educational Period Correct Answer: ▪ What
changes will shape the future of associate degree nursing (ADN) programs?
▪ Will diploma or hospital-based nursing programs remain?
▪ How critical is it to complete a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program to
handle the challenges of the health care environment, complex patient-family
needs, and the expanding community-based settings for clinical work?
▪ Is a "ladder" approach or a concurrent enrollment program (CEP) to advanced
education the best pathway for you?
▪ Will the practice doctorate in nursing (DNP) degree clarify or confuse advanced-
practice roles in nursing?
42 Code of Federal Regulations (42CFR 482.23(b) Correct Answer: A federal
regulation, 42 Code of Federal Regulations (42CFR 482.23(b), requires hospitals
certified to participate in Medicare to "have adequate numbers of licensed RNs,
licensed practical nurses and other personnel to provide nursing care of all
patients as needed"
8. Members of a Profession Have a Common Identity and a Distinctive Subculture
Correct Answer: "Nurses should choose optimism, making positive strides each
,day to celebrate who they are and the differences they make. Just a nurse—no,
never."
Melissa Fitzpatrick, 2001
ACA regulations with young adults Correct Answer: The ACA regulations let young
adults stay on their parents' plan until age 26, a very popular regulation for many
people of all political persuasions. In addition, insurance companies were no
longer able to deny coverage, charge more based on health status, or drop
coverage when the insured was sick. This meant that there were no more
limitations of preexisting conditions.
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) Correct Answer: Accountable care
organizations (ACOs) provide a pathway away from fee-for-service medicine and
represent one of the first efforts to make value-based care a reality. ACOs are
groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who come together
voluntarily to give coordinated, high-quality care to the Medicare patients they
serve.
When an ACO succeeds in both delivering high-quality care and spending health
care dollars more wisely, it shares in the savings it achieves for the Medicare
program
Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers within the Operating Budget Correct
Answer: In addition to projecting the patient day volume, nurse managers also
examine the activity of the unit and the acuity (the intensity of care required) of
patients. The activity is usually described as admissions, discharges, and transfers
(ADTs). One measure of activity is the average daily census—that is, how many
patients are occupying beds on the unit at midnight. However, this measure by
itself results in an underestimation of the work of the unit. A more accurate
picture is gained by the addition of the ADT data because even though these
patients may not be counted in a midnight census, they require many hours of
care by registered nurses
Affordable care act Correct Answer: The goals of the ACA were to do the
following:
,▪ Make affordable health insurance available to people with family incomes
between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (2017 FPL = $24,600) for a
family of four
▪ Expand the Medicaid Program to cover all adults with income below 138% of the
federal poverty level
▪ Support innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower the cost of
health care generally (HealthCare.gov, 2018b)
American Assembly for Men in Nursing (Formerly Known as the National Male
Nurses Association) Correct Answer: The purpose of AAMN is to recruit men into
the profession of nursing, support men who are nurses in professional growth
endeavors, and provide a framework for nurses to influence factors that affect
men as nurses. At the time of this publication, the AAMN has chapters in 19 states
(AAMN, 2018).
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Correct Answer: This organization is
the national voice for university and 4-year college educational programs in
nursing and has a membership of more than 500 colleges. The mission of the
organization is to serve the public interest by assisting deans and directors in
improving and advancing nursing education, research, and practice. This
organization publishes a newsletter and a bimonthly nursing journal called the
Journal of Professional Nursing.
American Board of Nursing Specialties Correct Answer: The ABNS was established
to create uniformity in nursing certification; it now represents more than 25
specialty nursing organizations that promote specialty practice and address
certification issues associated with specialty practice. The ABNS functions as a
consumer advocate in promoting nursing certification.
American Nurses Association Correct Answer: ANA is identified as the
professional association for registered nurses. It was through the early efforts of
Isabel Hampton Robb and others that the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the
United States and Canada was formed. At the World's Fair in 1890, a group of 15
nursing leaders began discussions about forming a professional association. Six
years later, alumnae from the training schools organized the professional
association now known as the ANA. Canadian members split from the original
, group in 1911 and formed their own professional association. The organizational
structure of the ANA has undergone many changes through the years.
Currently, when an individual joins the ANA, he or she joins the national
organization along with the constituent associations at the state and local levels.
This method geographically groups smaller clusters of members together
according to their practice interests.
American Nurses Foundation and the American Academy of Nursing Correct
Answer: Briefly described, these organizations serve special purposes in support
of research and recognition of nursing colleagues. The American Nurses
Foundation was established as a tax-exempt corporation to receive money for
nursing research. With the establishment of the National Nursing Research
Institute, the focus has changed to one of support in the areas of policy making
and research or educational activities. The AAN has a membership of more than
1500 nursing leaders and was established as an honorary association for nurses
who have made significant contributions to the nursing profession. When a nurse
is elected to the AAN, she or he is called a Fellow, and the credential following the
nurse's name is FAAN. You may have had instructors who were faculty in the AAN,
or you may be working with a nurse who is a FAAN. These nurses can provide
valuable mentorship for the new graduate. The official publication of this
organization is Nursing Outlook.
ANA and economics Correct Answer: The American Nurses Association (ANA)
Principles for Health System Transformation (ANA, 2016) also affirms that the
health system must provide universal access to essential health care services for
all citizens and residents. In another document, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
(ANA, 2015a) states that nurses should practice with respect for the dignity,
worth, and unique characteristics of every person.
ANCC Correct Answer: The ANCC, a subsidiary of the ANA since 1991, identifies its
mission as improving nursing practice and promoting quality health care service
through several types of credentialing programs. The ANCC has created a modular
approach to certification that enables the nurse to be recognized for multiple
areas of expertise, not simply for competency in a core clinical specialty. There
are 12 specialty, 5 nurse practitioner certifications, 1 clinical nurse specialist
certifications, and an interprofessional certification (ANCC, 2018).
