Nursing 212 Final Exam (100% Correct Answers)

gender demographics correct answers a. Dominated by women b. : Men in nursing increased by 50% c. Men were 62% more likely than women (55%) to have a bachelor's or higher degree in nursing d. 76% of male nurses and 62% of female nurses work in hospitals age demographics correct answers a. The rate of aging of nurses in the workforce has slowed b. Graduates from BSN problems tend to be younger than graduates from other types of nursing programs race and ethnicity demographics correct answers a. 37% of Americans, only 19% of RN population b. Most people tend to be more comfortable with someone with the same race as themselves education demographics correct answers a. Diploma programs have steadily declined b. Most nurses have initial ADN programs education c. 55% of RN's have BSN or higher degrees d. Speaking English as a second language and problems with their peers who may not perceive them as knowledgeable advanced practice nursing correct answers certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist correct answers - nurse anesthetists administer approx. 30 million anesthetics each year and are the only anesthesia providers in nearly one-third of U.S. hospitals - doctoral degrees - national certification - "no difference in the quality of care provided by CRNA's and their physician counterparts" certified nurse midwife correct answers - master's of science in nursing - CNM's are primary care providers - half the national average rates for cesarean sections and higher rates of successful vaginal births after a previous cesarean clinical nurse specialist correct answers - master's or doctoral prepared - CNS's work in consultation, research, education, and administration Nurse Practitioner correct answers - master's degree and post-master's certificates - national certification and licensure - moving to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as entry Florence Nightingale correct answers - pioneered public health measures