TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL
NURSE ROLE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) Correct Answer: 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) Correct Answer: 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) Correct
Answer: 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) Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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) Correct
Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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 Correct
Answer: 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 Correct Answer:
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 Correct Answer: 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.
NURSE ROLE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) Correct Answer: 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) Correct Answer: 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) Correct
Answer: 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) Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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) Correct
Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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 Correct
Answer: 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 Correct Answer:
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 Correct Answer: 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.
