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Educational Trends Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge from
and influence various aspects of society; broad
changes in the US and the world that influence the
education and practice of nurses & providers
knowledge expansion and use of -A major part in education & practice
technology and the internet -Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information
rapidly is beneficial
-examples: use of chat rooms, blogs, and online
sources
practice-based competency specify expected results (measurable); actually learn
outcomes to think like a nurse; include actions such as:
implement, plan, conduct
sociodemographics, cultural diversity, -Aging population—people living longer
and economic and political changes -Diverse population:Use of traditional practitioners
and treatments other than traditional Western
medicine& Illegal Immigrants
-Increasing number of people living in poverty,
homeless, and/or uninsured
-Disrespect for others
-Domestic abuse of women and children
-Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and
public places
-Obesity epidemic
-Nontraditional families
, Patient-centered care: engagement, -Shift from "giving care" to "working with" the patient
safety, and privacy as a member of the health care team
-Increased number of medical errors leading to
lawsuits have supported the need to insist on
competency-based performance examinations in
schools of nursing and as part of employer
evaluations and accreditation
shortage of nurses and faculty -Has caused serious issues
-Inadequate clinical staff - use of part-time and
agency nurses: Reduces quality of care & Contributes
to stress & burnout
-Fewer preceptors
-Qualified student applicants denied
admission
-Faculty are aging & retiring - limited replacements
LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse/
Licensed Vocational Nurses (California & Texas)
Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
Most restricted form of practice
Must work under the supervision of an RN or
physician
Cannot perform all skills
Limited work in critical care areas
Practice focuses on technical skills
NCLEX-PN licensing exam [NCLEX=National Council
Licensure EXamination
Hospital or Diploma Programs Oldest, most traditional RN programs
Modeled after Nightingale programs in Europe
Approximately 2-3 years in length
1950-1960 - increase in the number of hospitals led to
the increase in the number of diploma programs.
More than 1300 programs operational
By 2012, only 64 diploma programs remained
NCLEX-RN licensing exam
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Terms in this set (63)
Educational Trends Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge from
and influence various aspects of society; broad
changes in the US and the world that influence the
education and practice of nurses & providers
knowledge expansion and use of -A major part in education & practice
technology and the internet -Information volume growing exponentially
-Ability to create, access, disseminate information
rapidly is beneficial
-examples: use of chat rooms, blogs, and online
sources
practice-based competency specify expected results (measurable); actually learn
outcomes to think like a nurse; include actions such as:
implement, plan, conduct
sociodemographics, cultural diversity, -Aging population—people living longer
and economic and political changes -Diverse population:Use of traditional practitioners
and treatments other than traditional Western
medicine& Illegal Immigrants
-Increasing number of people living in poverty,
homeless, and/or uninsured
-Disrespect for others
-Domestic abuse of women and children
-Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and
public places
-Obesity epidemic
-Nontraditional families
, Patient-centered care: engagement, -Shift from "giving care" to "working with" the patient
safety, and privacy as a member of the health care team
-Increased number of medical errors leading to
lawsuits have supported the need to insist on
competency-based performance examinations in
schools of nursing and as part of employer
evaluations and accreditation
shortage of nurses and faculty -Has caused serious issues
-Inadequate clinical staff - use of part-time and
agency nurses: Reduces quality of care & Contributes
to stress & burnout
-Fewer preceptors
-Qualified student applicants denied
admission
-Faculty are aging & retiring - limited replacements
LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse/
Licensed Vocational Nurses (California & Texas)
Shortest programs (9 to 12 months)
Most restricted form of practice
Must work under the supervision of an RN or
physician
Cannot perform all skills
Limited work in critical care areas
Practice focuses on technical skills
NCLEX-PN licensing exam [NCLEX=National Council
Licensure EXamination
Hospital or Diploma Programs Oldest, most traditional RN programs
Modeled after Nightingale programs in Europe
Approximately 2-3 years in length
1950-1960 - increase in the number of hospitals led to
the increase in the number of diploma programs.
More than 1300 programs operational
By 2012, only 64 diploma programs remained
NCLEX-RN licensing exam
