NSG 444 Actual Exam 2026 Questions with Correct
solutions
What are Benner's stages of competence in nursing?
Novice → Advanced Beginner → Competent → Proficient → Expert
What stage is a graduate nurse at graduation according to Benner?
Advanced Beginner
When does role transition to graduate nurse begin?
When the student enters nursing education as a novice and progresses to advanced beginner at
graduation
What is a transition according to Transition to Practice theory?
A passage or change from one situation, condition, or state to another over time; a complex
process
What are the three types of transitions?
Developmental, situational, and health/illness
What is reality shock?
A reaction experienced when entering the workforce after years of preparation when
expectations differ from reality
What are the phases of reality shock?
Honeymoon → Shock and Rejection → Recovery
, According to the TTP model, what is the recommended length of a graduate nurse
residency program?
9-12 months after graduation
What steps should students take in the last semester to prepare for transition to practice?
Increase independence, perform procedures instead of observing, work realistic shifts, participate
in preceptorships, practice critical thinking, and seek problem-solving opportunities
What personal strategies help prepare for role transition?
Think positively, be flexible, get organized, stay healthy, find a mentor, know what to expect,
and seek transition programs
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What was Florence Nightingale's major contribution to nursing?
Improved sanitation, reduced mortality, and established nursing as a profession during the
Crimean War
What are the three mechanisms of basic nursing education to qualify for the NCLEX?
BSN, ADN, and diploma programs
What is the national goal for BSN-prepared nurses from the IOM Future of Nursing
report?
Increase BSN-prepared nurses to 80%.
solutions
What are Benner's stages of competence in nursing?
Novice → Advanced Beginner → Competent → Proficient → Expert
What stage is a graduate nurse at graduation according to Benner?
Advanced Beginner
When does role transition to graduate nurse begin?
When the student enters nursing education as a novice and progresses to advanced beginner at
graduation
What is a transition according to Transition to Practice theory?
A passage or change from one situation, condition, or state to another over time; a complex
process
What are the three types of transitions?
Developmental, situational, and health/illness
What is reality shock?
A reaction experienced when entering the workforce after years of preparation when
expectations differ from reality
What are the phases of reality shock?
Honeymoon → Shock and Rejection → Recovery
, According to the TTP model, what is the recommended length of a graduate nurse
residency program?
9-12 months after graduation
What steps should students take in the last semester to prepare for transition to practice?
Increase independence, perform procedures instead of observing, work realistic shifts, participate
in preceptorships, practice critical thinking, and seek problem-solving opportunities
What personal strategies help prepare for role transition?
Think positively, be flexible, get organized, stay healthy, find a mentor, know what to expect,
and seek transition programs
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What was Florence Nightingale's major contribution to nursing?
Improved sanitation, reduced mortality, and established nursing as a profession during the
Crimean War
What are the three mechanisms of basic nursing education to qualify for the NCLEX?
BSN, ADN, and diploma programs
What is the national goal for BSN-prepared nurses from the IOM Future of Nursing
report?
Increase BSN-prepared nurses to 80%.
