LPN to RN Transitions
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your
Future — Reviewing the Past and Present
Question Stem: A long-time LPN returning to school completes
an experiential résumé listing clinical skills and situations where
they led patient care. Which statement best describes why an
experiential résumé is useful during the LPN→RN transition?
A. It replaces the need for official transcripts when applying to
programs.
B. It helps identify prior learning and experience that can guide
study and goal-setting.
C. It guarantees advanced standing or course credit in an RN
program.
D. It documents legal competency for independent RN practice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct: An experiential résumé captures prior
knowledge and clinical experiences so the learner can identify
strengths and gaps and set realistic educational goals. (Claywell
emphasizes reviewing past experiences to design a transition
,plan.) Evolve
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Transcripts are still required for admissions; experiential
résumés supplement, not replace, official documents.
C. While helpful, experiential résumés do not guarantee course
credit — credit decisions follow institutional policies.
D. Legal RN competency requires meeting program completion
and licensure requirements, not an experiential résumé.
Teaching Point: Use an experiential résumé to map past skills to
RN learning goals.
Citation (APA): Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1. Inspection Copy
2
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Objectives — Setting Your Goals
Question Stem: An LPN student writes a professional
development goal: “Become a better nurse.” Which revision
best converts this into a SMART academic/professional goal?
A. “Pass all nursing courses.”
B. “Improve nursing knowledge.”
C. “Complete pharmacology with ≥85% by end of semester to
safely administer medications.”
D. “Be more confident in clinicals.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale — Correct: Option C is specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound — the SMART format
recommended for setting transition goals in the chapter. Evolve
,Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Vague and lacks specifics about how and when; not fully
SMART.
B. Non-specific, not measurable or time-bound.
D. Subjective and lacks measurable criteria or deadline.
Teaching Point: Convert broad aims into SMART objectives for
measurable progress.
Citation (APA): Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1. Google Books
3
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Components of Continuing Education
Question Stem: A newly matriculated RN student asks which
activity counts as continuing education to maintain competency
after licensure. Which choice best reflects a chapter example of
continuing education?
A. Strictly performing routine bedside tasks without reflection.
B. Completing a certified IV therapy course and logging contact
hours.
C. Observing colleagues without active skill practice.
D. Working extra shifts to increase income.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct: The chapter lists formal courses,
certifications, and documented contact hours as components of
continuing education that support ongoing professional growth.
Evolve
Rationale — Incorrect:
, A. Routine work without reflective learning is not structured
continuing education.
C. Passive observation alone does not typically satisfy
continuing education requirements.
D. Working more shifts may increase experience but does not
equate to formal continuing education.
Teaching Point: Continuing education includes formal,
documented learning (courses, certifications).
Citation (APA): Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1. Evolve
4
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Change Theory and Learning
Question Stem: During orientation, a nursing instructor explains
that transitions are non-linear and involve personal and
professional shifts. Which change theory concept from the
chapter best fits this description?
A. Change happens instantly and uniformly for everyone.
B. Change is a staged process influenced by context, emotions,
and support.
C. Change is irrelevant to professional identity formation.
D. Change must be avoided to maintain clinical stability.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct: Claywell discusses transition and change
theories highlighting that change is staged and influenced by
contextual and emotional factors, requiring supports for
successful role transition. Studocu
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your
Future — Reviewing the Past and Present
Question Stem: A long-time LPN returning to school completes
an experiential résumé listing clinical skills and situations where
they led patient care. Which statement best describes why an
experiential résumé is useful during the LPN→RN transition?
A. It replaces the need for official transcripts when applying to
programs.
B. It helps identify prior learning and experience that can guide
study and goal-setting.
C. It guarantees advanced standing or course credit in an RN
program.
D. It documents legal competency for independent RN practice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct: An experiential résumé captures prior
knowledge and clinical experiences so the learner can identify
strengths and gaps and set realistic educational goals. (Claywell
emphasizes reviewing past experiences to design a transition
,plan.) Evolve
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Transcripts are still required for admissions; experiential
résumés supplement, not replace, official documents.
C. While helpful, experiential résumés do not guarantee course
credit — credit decisions follow institutional policies.
D. Legal RN competency requires meeting program completion
and licensure requirements, not an experiential résumé.
Teaching Point: Use an experiential résumé to map past skills to
RN learning goals.
Citation (APA): Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1. Inspection Copy
2
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Objectives — Setting Your Goals
Question Stem: An LPN student writes a professional
development goal: “Become a better nurse.” Which revision
best converts this into a SMART academic/professional goal?
A. “Pass all nursing courses.”
B. “Improve nursing knowledge.”
C. “Complete pharmacology with ≥85% by end of semester to
safely administer medications.”
D. “Be more confident in clinicals.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale — Correct: Option C is specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, and time-bound — the SMART format
recommended for setting transition goals in the chapter. Evolve
,Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Vague and lacks specifics about how and when; not fully
SMART.
B. Non-specific, not measurable or time-bound.
D. Subjective and lacks measurable criteria or deadline.
Teaching Point: Convert broad aims into SMART objectives for
measurable progress.
Citation (APA): Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1. Google Books
3
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Components of Continuing Education
Question Stem: A newly matriculated RN student asks which
activity counts as continuing education to maintain competency
after licensure. Which choice best reflects a chapter example of
continuing education?
A. Strictly performing routine bedside tasks without reflection.
B. Completing a certified IV therapy course and logging contact
hours.
C. Observing colleagues without active skill practice.
D. Working extra shifts to increase income.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct: The chapter lists formal courses,
certifications, and documented contact hours as components of
continuing education that support ongoing professional growth.
Evolve
Rationale — Incorrect:
, A. Routine work without reflective learning is not structured
continuing education.
C. Passive observation alone does not typically satisfy
continuing education requirements.
D. Working more shifts may increase experience but does not
equate to formal continuing education.
Teaching Point: Continuing education includes formal,
documented learning (courses, certifications).
Citation (APA): Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1. Evolve
4
Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Change Theory and Learning
Question Stem: During orientation, a nursing instructor explains
that transitions are non-linear and involve personal and
professional shifts. Which change theory concept from the
chapter best fits this description?
A. Change happens instantly and uniformly for everyone.
B. Change is a staged process influenced by context, emotions,
and support.
C. Change is irrelevant to professional identity formation.
D. Change must be avoided to maintain clinical stability.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct: Claywell discusses transition and change
theories highlighting that change is staged and influenced by
contextual and emotional factors, requiring supports for
successful role transition. Studocu
