TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE ROLE EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 – 2025
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) ANS -is a federation operated by nurses that consists of more
than 130 national nurse associations. Founded in 1899, ICN builds positive relationships internationally
to ensure quality nursing care, advance nursing knowledge and promote global sound health policies.
American Nurses Association (ANA) ANS -is a full-service professional organization representing the
nation's 3.1 million Registered Nurses through its constituent state associations and organizational
affiliates. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice,
promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and
realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues
affecting nurses and the public. In 1965, the ANA proposed a bachelor's degree in nursing within 10
years, "BSN in 10" , as a means to better meet the health care needs of the public.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports nursing education, nursing
practice, and the public by recognizing programs that meet or exceed standards for educational quality.
The commission promotes peer review, self-regulation, and a common core of standards for the
accreditation of nursing programs.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) ANS -is an independent, not-for-profit organization
whose membership comprises the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five
United States territories--American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin
Islands. The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and
counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and
welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NCSBN's programs and services
include developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations, performing policy analysis and
promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice, disseminating data related to
the licensure of nurses, conducting research pertinent to NCSBN's purpose, and serving as a forum for
information exchange for members.
National League for Nursing (NLN) ANS -promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and
diverse nursing workforce. The mission of the NLN is to promote excellence in nursing education to build
a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of the nation and the global community.
,National Student Nurses Association ANS -created to mentor the professional development of future
registered nurses and to facilitate entrance into the profession by providing educational resources,
leadership opportunities and career guidance.
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) ANS -is dedicated to enhancing the quality of
associate degree nursing education, strengthening the professional role of the associate degree nurse,
and protecting the future of associate degree nursing.
Specialty organizations: many different nursing organizations exist that focus on a particular practice
area (from neonatal to hospice care)
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association
that promotes excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. Successful
completion of identified criteria and an examination awards recognition of expert knowledge and skill in
a specialty practice area to an individual nurse.
Specialized Body of Knowledge ANS -The specialized body of knowledge that has developed is called
"nursing science". The body of knowledge forms the theoretical basis for the practice of nursing. The
knowledge is based on research carried out by nurses.
Nursing has a body of knowledge that is unique to nursing and the body of knowledge continues to
expand.
Ongoing Research to Enlarge the Body of Knowledge ANS -Evidence-based practice is when nursing
interventions are based on data from research vs. intuition.
Nursing is no longer based on trial and error - nursing interventions are based on evidence derived from
research.
Education in Institutions of Higher Education ANS -Professional preparation takes place in a college or
university setting. Professional education includes such aspects as a specialized body of knowledge, skill
preparation and development of beliefs, values, and attitudes about the profession.
, All nursing education does not occur in institutions of higher education as there are still
diploma/hospital based nursing programs. The issue of entry into nursing at the baccalaureate level
continues to be debated.
Autonomy ANS -the profession formulates professional policy and has control of professional activities.
The nursing process is the profession's unique approach to nursing practice.
The public trusts a nurse to act with integrity.
Lifetime Commitment ANS -A commitment to an individual's life work, which progresses as the person
develops. This commitment is an integral component of the person's identity.
Is nursing seen as a profession or an occupation? Is nursing an occupation where people work in a goal
directed pursuit for a wage or salary? Many nurses do view nursing as a profession but there may be
some who view it as earning a paycheck.
Service Orientation ANS -The patient (public) is the focus of all nursing practice. Nursing has been
viewed as an altruistic profession. The goal of nursing is to assist others.
Nursing provides a service that is necessary to the well-being of others.
Professional Organization and Professional Standards ANS -Professional organizations represent
members of the profession and control the quality of professional practice. The American Nurses
Association (ANA) is the official voice and advocate for nursing. The ANA focus is quality of nursing
practice.
Nursing professional organizations exist but often lack the power when compared to other professional
organizations such as the American Medical Association. The lack of power is attributed to the small
percentage of nurses belong to their professional organization.
occupation VS profession ANS -One difference between an occupation and a profession that is generally
accepted is that a profession is more concerned with its preparation and long term commitment. In
contrast, occupations often refer to ones work or employment.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 – 2025
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) ANS -is a federation operated by nurses that consists of more
than 130 national nurse associations. Founded in 1899, ICN builds positive relationships internationally
to ensure quality nursing care, advance nursing knowledge and promote global sound health policies.
American Nurses Association (ANA) ANS -is a full-service professional organization representing the
nation's 3.1 million Registered Nurses through its constituent state associations and organizational
affiliates. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice,
promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and
realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues
affecting nurses and the public. In 1965, the ANA proposed a bachelor's degree in nursing within 10
years, "BSN in 10" , as a means to better meet the health care needs of the public.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports nursing education, nursing
practice, and the public by recognizing programs that meet or exceed standards for educational quality.
The commission promotes peer review, self-regulation, and a common core of standards for the
accreditation of nursing programs.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) ANS -is an independent, not-for-profit organization
whose membership comprises the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five
United States territories--American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin
Islands. The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and
counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and
welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. NCSBN's programs and services
include developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® examinations, performing policy analysis and
promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice, disseminating data related to
the licensure of nurses, conducting research pertinent to NCSBN's purpose, and serving as a forum for
information exchange for members.
National League for Nursing (NLN) ANS -promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and
diverse nursing workforce. The mission of the NLN is to promote excellence in nursing education to build
a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of the nation and the global community.
,National Student Nurses Association ANS -created to mentor the professional development of future
registered nurses and to facilitate entrance into the profession by providing educational resources,
leadership opportunities and career guidance.
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) ANS -is dedicated to enhancing the quality of
associate degree nursing education, strengthening the professional role of the associate degree nurse,
and protecting the future of associate degree nursing.
Specialty organizations: many different nursing organizations exist that focus on a particular practice
area (from neonatal to hospice care)
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association
that promotes excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. Successful
completion of identified criteria and an examination awards recognition of expert knowledge and skill in
a specialty practice area to an individual nurse.
Specialized Body of Knowledge ANS -The specialized body of knowledge that has developed is called
"nursing science". The body of knowledge forms the theoretical basis for the practice of nursing. The
knowledge is based on research carried out by nurses.
Nursing has a body of knowledge that is unique to nursing and the body of knowledge continues to
expand.
Ongoing Research to Enlarge the Body of Knowledge ANS -Evidence-based practice is when nursing
interventions are based on data from research vs. intuition.
Nursing is no longer based on trial and error - nursing interventions are based on evidence derived from
research.
Education in Institutions of Higher Education ANS -Professional preparation takes place in a college or
university setting. Professional education includes such aspects as a specialized body of knowledge, skill
preparation and development of beliefs, values, and attitudes about the profession.
, All nursing education does not occur in institutions of higher education as there are still
diploma/hospital based nursing programs. The issue of entry into nursing at the baccalaureate level
continues to be debated.
Autonomy ANS -the profession formulates professional policy and has control of professional activities.
The nursing process is the profession's unique approach to nursing practice.
The public trusts a nurse to act with integrity.
Lifetime Commitment ANS -A commitment to an individual's life work, which progresses as the person
develops. This commitment is an integral component of the person's identity.
Is nursing seen as a profession or an occupation? Is nursing an occupation where people work in a goal
directed pursuit for a wage or salary? Many nurses do view nursing as a profession but there may be
some who view it as earning a paycheck.
Service Orientation ANS -The patient (public) is the focus of all nursing practice. Nursing has been
viewed as an altruistic profession. The goal of nursing is to assist others.
Nursing provides a service that is necessary to the well-being of others.
Professional Organization and Professional Standards ANS -Professional organizations represent
members of the profession and control the quality of professional practice. The American Nurses
Association (ANA) is the official voice and advocate for nursing. The ANA focus is quality of nursing
practice.
Nursing professional organizations exist but often lack the power when compared to other professional
organizations such as the American Medical Association. The lack of power is attributed to the small
percentage of nurses belong to their professional organization.
occupation VS profession ANS -One difference between an occupation and a profession that is generally
accepted is that a profession is more concerned with its preparation and long term commitment. In
contrast, occupations often refer to ones work or employment.
