NUR 1102 Final Review questions with correct
answers
Societal Themes that Affected the Development of Nursing as a
Profession Correct Answer-war, religion, role of women
World War II Correct Answer-Increased need for nurses
Increased medical knowledge
Shift in nursing education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Correct Answer-NOT a REGISTERED
nurse
Scope of practice different than an RN
Approx. 18 months of training
Licensure through an exam
NCLEX-PN
Registered Nurse (RN) Correct Answer-Associate's Degree (ASN)
Baccalaureate (BSN)
Licensure Correct Answer-RN's are licensed by the State Board of
Nursing.
,State Boards of Nursing regulate nursing practice!
If an RN relocates, he or she may receive licensure in a new state
through reciprocity (endorsement).
Most states require Continuing Education credits (CE's) for license
renewal
NCLEX Correct Answer-National Council Licensure Examination for
Nurses.
Must pass the NCLEX-RN to get a license as RN!!
Though licenses are issued by state, all RN's take same licensing exam
Certification Correct Answer-Certification validates a higher level of
expertise, specialty knowledge, experience and clinical judgment in a
specific area
(Optional)
Progression of Nursing Education Correct Answer-Diploma/ ASN ->
BSN -> MSN -> PhD/ DNP
Graduate Education in Nursing Correct Answer-Graduate Education in
NursingResearch Doctorate (PhD/ DNSc)
Clinical Doctorate (DNP)
Nursing Research Correct Answer-apply research findings to practice
,Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Correct Answer-Nurses apply research
findings to practice
Use most current, best evidence to make clinical decisions
EBP Steps Correct Answer-1. Ask question
2. Collect most relevant and best evidence
3. Critically appraise & validate evidence
4. Apply evidence to clinical decision-making
5.Evaluate outcome of decision
Databases Correct Answer-CINAHL and PubMed
Professionalism Correct Answer-the conduct, aims, or qualities that
characterize or mark a profession or a professional person
Benefits of Belonging to Professional Organizations Correct Answer-1.
Networking with colleagues
2. Keeping current with trends and issues related to the profession
3. Being involved in legislation and politics of interest to the profession
Sigma Theta Tau International:
STTI Correct Answer-International Honor Society of Nursing
Focus on Research, Education, and Service
, Can be inducted as a student if meet criteria (minimum GPA, amount of
program completed)
Can be inducted as a practicing nurse if nominated as Community
Leader
American Nurse's Association: ANA Correct Answer-Largest nursing
organization in U.S.
Establishes standards of nursing practice
Deals with health care political issues
Comprised of state level nursing organizations
Accreditation Correct Answer-Optional periodic evaluation of evidence
of predetermined standards- if the standards are met, accreditation is
awarded
Verifies quality of the academic institution and program
National League for Nurses: NLN Correct Answer-1 of 2 organizations
responsible for accreditation of nursing education programs
Can accredit nursing programs at any degree level
Aesthetics Correct Answer-Environment that is pleasing to the client
a work environment that is pleasant
promoting a positive image of nursing through care of self and environs
answers
Societal Themes that Affected the Development of Nursing as a
Profession Correct Answer-war, religion, role of women
World War II Correct Answer-Increased need for nurses
Increased medical knowledge
Shift in nursing education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Correct Answer-NOT a REGISTERED
nurse
Scope of practice different than an RN
Approx. 18 months of training
Licensure through an exam
NCLEX-PN
Registered Nurse (RN) Correct Answer-Associate's Degree (ASN)
Baccalaureate (BSN)
Licensure Correct Answer-RN's are licensed by the State Board of
Nursing.
,State Boards of Nursing regulate nursing practice!
If an RN relocates, he or she may receive licensure in a new state
through reciprocity (endorsement).
Most states require Continuing Education credits (CE's) for license
renewal
NCLEX Correct Answer-National Council Licensure Examination for
Nurses.
Must pass the NCLEX-RN to get a license as RN!!
Though licenses are issued by state, all RN's take same licensing exam
Certification Correct Answer-Certification validates a higher level of
expertise, specialty knowledge, experience and clinical judgment in a
specific area
(Optional)
Progression of Nursing Education Correct Answer-Diploma/ ASN ->
BSN -> MSN -> PhD/ DNP
Graduate Education in Nursing Correct Answer-Graduate Education in
NursingResearch Doctorate (PhD/ DNSc)
Clinical Doctorate (DNP)
Nursing Research Correct Answer-apply research findings to practice
,Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Correct Answer-Nurses apply research
findings to practice
Use most current, best evidence to make clinical decisions
EBP Steps Correct Answer-1. Ask question
2. Collect most relevant and best evidence
3. Critically appraise & validate evidence
4. Apply evidence to clinical decision-making
5.Evaluate outcome of decision
Databases Correct Answer-CINAHL and PubMed
Professionalism Correct Answer-the conduct, aims, or qualities that
characterize or mark a profession or a professional person
Benefits of Belonging to Professional Organizations Correct Answer-1.
Networking with colleagues
2. Keeping current with trends and issues related to the profession
3. Being involved in legislation and politics of interest to the profession
Sigma Theta Tau International:
STTI Correct Answer-International Honor Society of Nursing
Focus on Research, Education, and Service
, Can be inducted as a student if meet criteria (minimum GPA, amount of
program completed)
Can be inducted as a practicing nurse if nominated as Community
Leader
American Nurse's Association: ANA Correct Answer-Largest nursing
organization in U.S.
Establishes standards of nursing practice
Deals with health care political issues
Comprised of state level nursing organizations
Accreditation Correct Answer-Optional periodic evaluation of evidence
of predetermined standards- if the standards are met, accreditation is
awarded
Verifies quality of the academic institution and program
National League for Nurses: NLN Correct Answer-1 of 2 organizations
responsible for accreditation of nursing education programs
Can accredit nursing programs at any degree level
Aesthetics Correct Answer-Environment that is pleasing to the client
a work environment that is pleasant
promoting a positive image of nursing through care of self and environs
