2026\2027 A+ Grade
Which Trend: A major part in education & practice
- correct answer Knowledge Expansion Use; use of technology & the internet, informatics in education &
practice
which trend: Information volume growing exponentially
- correct answer Knowledge Expansion Use; use of technology & the internet, informatics in education &
practice
which trend: Ability to create, access, disseminate information rapidly is beneficial
- correct answer Knowledge Expansion Use; use of technology & the internet, informatics in education &
practice
which trend: Communication at Internet speed
Use of chat rooms, blogs, online sources, Distance learning opportunities
Smart phones access information quickly
- correct answer Knowledge Expansion Use; use of technology & the internet, informatics in education &
practice
which trend: Acquire competencies required for information-intensive nursing practice
Use of computerized testing in Nursing Schools prepare the student for NCLEX testing
Technology Integration is part of UL Lafayette BSN Program & Student Learning Outcomes
- correct answer Knowledge Expansion Use; use of technology & the internet, informatics in education &
practice
which trend: Specify expected results that establishes realistic expectations for clinical practice;
measurable
- correct answer Practice-based competency outcomes
, which trend: Competence, Learning to think like a nurse
- correct answer Practice-based competency outcomes
which trend: Outcome actions: implement, integrate, plan, conduct
Validation of competencies
- correct answer Practice-based competency outcomes
which trend: Aging, diverse population,
Increasing number of people living in poverty, homeless, and/or uninsured
- correct answer Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, & economic & political changes
which trend: Substance abuse (opioid epidemic)
Suicide
Obesity Epidemic
Nontraditional families
Disrespect for others
- correct answer Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, & economic & political changes
which trend: Domestic abuse of women and children
Various forms of violence in homes, schools, and public places
- correct answer Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, & economic & political changes
which trend: Shift from "giving care" to "working with" the patient as a member of the healthcare team
- correct answer Patient-centered care: engagement , safety, & privacy
which trend: 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
- correct answer Patient-centered care: engagement , safety, & privacy
which trend: Inadequate clinical staff