N306 EXAM 1 FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWER KEY 2026
◉ RN 2 year Answer: focuses on nursing courses only
◉ RN 3 year Answer: -diploma program
-combines classroom and clinical instruction
◉ RN 4 year Answer: BSN
-nursing theory
-sciences
-humanities
-behavioral science
◉ What percentage of BSN are needed by 2020 Answer: 80 percent
◉ MSN focuses on
types of specialties include Answer: specific area of advanced
practice
4 direct patient care
4 non direct patient care
,◉ MSN 4 Specialties direct patient care Answer: 1. Certified Nurse
Midwife
2. Nurse Practitioner
3. Clinical Nurse Specialist
4. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
◉ MSN Specialties Non direct patient care Answer: 1. Clinical Nurse
Leader
2. Nurse Educator
3. Nurse researcher
4. nurse administrator
◉ Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Answer: Most
independently functioning nurse; has masters degree in nursing
◉ Doctorate in nursing results in and prepares for Answer: -PhD
-leadership, research, teaching, administration
◉ Speciality Certification Answer: specialty area have practicing for
several years
-membership to remain current, network, and have access to
research
, ◉ Requirements for certifications Answer: -minimum work
experiences and education
-pass examination
-maintain continuing education
-work requirements
◉ Professional organization Answer: enable nurses to have access to
current information and resources
-voice for the profession
◉ National Patient Safety Goals do what Answer: improve patient
safety for a variety of accredited health care facilities
◉ National Patient Safety Goals for 2019 include Answer: -improve
accuracy of identifying patients
-improved communication
-improve safety with medications
-reduce harm associated with clinical alarm system
-reduce health risk of infection
◉ Changing Demographics that impact nursing Answer: -increase in
elder population
ANSWER KEY 2026
◉ RN 2 year Answer: focuses on nursing courses only
◉ RN 3 year Answer: -diploma program
-combines classroom and clinical instruction
◉ RN 4 year Answer: BSN
-nursing theory
-sciences
-humanities
-behavioral science
◉ What percentage of BSN are needed by 2020 Answer: 80 percent
◉ MSN focuses on
types of specialties include Answer: specific area of advanced
practice
4 direct patient care
4 non direct patient care
,◉ MSN 4 Specialties direct patient care Answer: 1. Certified Nurse
Midwife
2. Nurse Practitioner
3. Clinical Nurse Specialist
4. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
◉ MSN Specialties Non direct patient care Answer: 1. Clinical Nurse
Leader
2. Nurse Educator
3. Nurse researcher
4. nurse administrator
◉ Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Answer: Most
independently functioning nurse; has masters degree in nursing
◉ Doctorate in nursing results in and prepares for Answer: -PhD
-leadership, research, teaching, administration
◉ Speciality Certification Answer: specialty area have practicing for
several years
-membership to remain current, network, and have access to
research
, ◉ Requirements for certifications Answer: -minimum work
experiences and education
-pass examination
-maintain continuing education
-work requirements
◉ Professional organization Answer: enable nurses to have access to
current information and resources
-voice for the profession
◉ National Patient Safety Goals do what Answer: improve patient
safety for a variety of accredited health care facilities
◉ National Patient Safety Goals for 2019 include Answer: -improve
accuracy of identifying patients
-improved communication
-improve safety with medications
-reduce harm associated with clinical alarm system
-reduce health risk of infection
◉ Changing Demographics that impact nursing Answer: -increase in
elder population
