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N138 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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Transition Theory Ans: Universal experiences occur over
time.
Types of Transition according to Transition Theory Ans: -
Social/cultural
- Life span
- Vulnerable
Bridges Transition Model Ans: always moving forward
Stages:
- Ending
- Neutral Zone
- New Beginnings
- Disengagement, disenchantment, disidentification,
disorientation
- acceptance of new values, behaviors, knowledge, and
attitudes
Schumacher & Meleis Types of Transitions Ans:
Transitions relevant to nursing
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- Developmental
- Situational
- Health/illness
- Organizational
- Individual/dyad/family
- Environmental
- Well-being
Benner's Role Transition Model Ans: Novice --> Advanced
beginner --> competent --> proficient --> expert
Its a continuum
Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report Ans: - broadens the
scope of nursing
- All practitioners must be permitted to practice to the
full extent of their knowledge and competence
- Special impact for APRNs
Nurses mandated to be team leaders in outcome research
because they know the patients best
New roles for RNs Ans: - care coordinator
- faculty team leader
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- informatics specialist
- nurse/family cooperative facilitator
- primary care provider
Recent transitions in nursing Ans: - phase out diploma
and aa
- Offer BSN at community college
- Increase number of masters
- Accelerated programs
- Increase doctorally prepared nurses
Social changes in nursing Ans: - aging population
- change in reimbursement formula
- diverse population
- new diseases/environmental problems
Shift in the image of RNs Ans: - gender role
- aging demographic
- increased accountability/responsibility
- shift from acute care to community
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N138 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Latest 2026
Transition Theory Ans: Universal experiences occur over
time.
Types of Transition according to Transition Theory Ans: -
Social/cultural
- Life span
- Vulnerable
Bridges Transition Model Ans: always moving forward
Stages:
- Ending
- Neutral Zone
- New Beginnings
- Disengagement, disenchantment, disidentification,
disorientation
- acceptance of new values, behaviors, knowledge, and
attitudes
Schumacher & Meleis Types of Transitions Ans:
Transitions relevant to nursing
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- Developmental
- Situational
- Health/illness
- Organizational
- Individual/dyad/family
- Environmental
- Well-being
Benner's Role Transition Model Ans: Novice --> Advanced
beginner --> competent --> proficient --> expert
Its a continuum
Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report Ans: - broadens the
scope of nursing
- All practitioners must be permitted to practice to the
full extent of their knowledge and competence
- Special impact for APRNs
Nurses mandated to be team leaders in outcome research
because they know the patients best
New roles for RNs Ans: - care coordinator
- faculty team leader
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- informatics specialist
- nurse/family cooperative facilitator
- primary care provider
Recent transitions in nursing Ans: - phase out diploma
and aa
- Offer BSN at community college
- Increase number of masters
- Accelerated programs
- Increase doctorally prepared nurses
Social changes in nursing Ans: - aging population
- change in reimbursement formula
- diverse population
- new diseases/environmental problems
Shift in the image of RNs Ans: - gender role
- aging demographic
- increased accountability/responsibility
- shift from acute care to community
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