Exam 2 (key terms)
competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-The results, or end products, of planned study and
experience that are focused on specific abilities required for practice.
Contemporary Issues - CORRECT ANSWER-the problems, changes, and concerns that are
current for the present time
core competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-The essential cluster of abilities and skills required for
competent nursing practice.
Educational mobility - CORRECT ANSWER-The progressive movement from one type or level of
education to another, often based on flexible, self-directed, or advanced placement options.
Examples are progression from diploma preparation to an academic degree, such as RN to BSN
or MSN; BSN to doctoral degree; or non-nursing degree to BSN, MSN, or doctoral degree.
Education trends - CORRECT ANSWER-Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge from and
influence various aspects of society; broad changes in the United States and the world that
influence the education and practice of nurses and other providers.
perfomance examinations - CORRECT ANSWER-Standarized evaluation based on objective
demonstration of specific required competencies used in conjunction with written tests of
knowledge about those abilities. They may require performance actual or simulation related to
physical psychomotor skills.
ex: critical thinking, communication, teaching, planning...
Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER-voluntary process by which schools of nursing are approved
to conduct nursing education programs
Advanced Practice nurse (APN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Legal title for nurses prepared by
education and competence to perform independent practice
American Nurses Association (ANA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional organization that
represents all registered nurses.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - CORRECT ANSWER-An independent agency of
the American Nurses Association that conducts certification examinations and certifies advanced
practice nurses.
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-process by which nurses are recognized for advanced
education and competence
Compact state - CORRECT ANSWER-A term of law. In the context of the Nurse Licensure
Compact, a state that has established an agreement with other states allowing nurses to practice
within the state without an additional license. The interstate compacts are enacted by state
legislatures.
Continued competency program - CORRECT ANSWER-A variety of initiatives to ensure nurses'
knowledge, skills, and expertise beyond initial licensure.
competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-The results, or end products, of planned study and
experience that are focused on specific abilities required for practice.
Contemporary Issues - CORRECT ANSWER-the problems, changes, and concerns that are
current for the present time
core competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-The essential cluster of abilities and skills required for
competent nursing practice.
Educational mobility - CORRECT ANSWER-The progressive movement from one type or level of
education to another, often based on flexible, self-directed, or advanced placement options.
Examples are progression from diploma preparation to an academic degree, such as RN to BSN
or MSN; BSN to doctoral degree; or non-nursing degree to BSN, MSN, or doctoral degree.
Education trends - CORRECT ANSWER-Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge from and
influence various aspects of society; broad changes in the United States and the world that
influence the education and practice of nurses and other providers.
perfomance examinations - CORRECT ANSWER-Standarized evaluation based on objective
demonstration of specific required competencies used in conjunction with written tests of
knowledge about those abilities. They may require performance actual or simulation related to
physical psychomotor skills.
ex: critical thinking, communication, teaching, planning...
Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER-voluntary process by which schools of nursing are approved
to conduct nursing education programs
Advanced Practice nurse (APN) - CORRECT ANSWER-Legal title for nurses prepared by
education and competence to perform independent practice
American Nurses Association (ANA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional organization that
represents all registered nurses.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - CORRECT ANSWER-An independent agency of
the American Nurses Association that conducts certification examinations and certifies advanced
practice nurses.
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-process by which nurses are recognized for advanced
education and competence
Compact state - CORRECT ANSWER-A term of law. In the context of the Nurse Licensure
Compact, a state that has established an agreement with other states allowing nurses to practice
within the state without an additional license. The interstate compacts are enacted by state
legislatures.
Continued competency program - CORRECT ANSWER-A variety of initiatives to ensure nurses'
knowledge, skills, and expertise beyond initial licensure.
