NURSING NOW TODAYS ISSUES EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the primary difference between RNs and PNs? Answer:
RNs have a broader scope of practice, leading care planning and
critical decision-making, while PNs provide direct patient care under
RN supervision.
◉ What is the expected nursing shortage by 2030? Answer: A
shortage of about 1 million nurses due to retirements, with the most
severe shortages in the South and West regions of the U.S.
◉ Who are some historical figures that influenced nursing? Answer:
Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Dorothea Dix, Ildaura Murillo-
Rohde, and Eddie Bernice Johnson.
◉ What is the ANA's definition of nursing? Answer: Nursing involves
protecting, promoting, and advancing health, preventing illness,
using the nursing process for recovery, minimizing suffering, and
advocating for clients.
,◉ What are the five stages of nurse development according to
Patricia Benner? Answer: 1. Novice, 2. Advanced Beginner, 3.
Competent, 4. Proficient, 5. Expert.
◉ What is the significance of the Nurse Practice Act? Answer: It
provides the legal framework for nursing practice, setting
definitions, rules, and regulations.
◉ What are the primary roles of nurses? Answer: Care Provider,
Case Manager, Researcher, Educator, Leader/Manager, and Change
Agent.
◉ What educational paths are available for RNs? Answer: Diploma,
ADN (2 years), BSN (4 years), MSN (Master of Science in Nursing),
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).
◉ What is evidence-based practice in nursing? Answer: A practice
driven by scientific evidence and research to inform patient care.
◉ What is the role of professional organizations in nursing? Answer:
They set standards, provide support, and advocate for the nursing
profession.
, ◉ What are some current issues in nursing and healthcare? Answer:
Nursing shortages, changing patient demographics, healthcare costs,
and evolving medical technology.
◉ What is blended learning in nursing education? Answer: A
combination of classroom learning, digital education, and simulation
experiences.
◉ What is the purpose of specialized certifications in nursing?
Answer: To validate advanced practice skills and specialties in
nursing.
◉ What is the NCLEX? Answer: The National Council Licensure
Examination, which all nursing graduates must pass for licensure.
◉ What are simulation labs used for in nursing education? Answer:
To replicate real-life clinical scenarios in a safe environment using
manikins and technology.
◉ What did Florence Nightingale contribute to nursing? Answer: She
changed public perception of nursing, introduced evidence-based
practice, and founded some of the first nursing schools.
◉ What is the role of a nurse as a Change Agent? Answer: To
advocate for and implement improvements in healthcare systems.
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the primary difference between RNs and PNs? Answer:
RNs have a broader scope of practice, leading care planning and
critical decision-making, while PNs provide direct patient care under
RN supervision.
◉ What is the expected nursing shortage by 2030? Answer: A
shortage of about 1 million nurses due to retirements, with the most
severe shortages in the South and West regions of the U.S.
◉ Who are some historical figures that influenced nursing? Answer:
Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Dorothea Dix, Ildaura Murillo-
Rohde, and Eddie Bernice Johnson.
◉ What is the ANA's definition of nursing? Answer: Nursing involves
protecting, promoting, and advancing health, preventing illness,
using the nursing process for recovery, minimizing suffering, and
advocating for clients.
,◉ What are the five stages of nurse development according to
Patricia Benner? Answer: 1. Novice, 2. Advanced Beginner, 3.
Competent, 4. Proficient, 5. Expert.
◉ What is the significance of the Nurse Practice Act? Answer: It
provides the legal framework for nursing practice, setting
definitions, rules, and regulations.
◉ What are the primary roles of nurses? Answer: Care Provider,
Case Manager, Researcher, Educator, Leader/Manager, and Change
Agent.
◉ What educational paths are available for RNs? Answer: Diploma,
ADN (2 years), BSN (4 years), MSN (Master of Science in Nursing),
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).
◉ What is evidence-based practice in nursing? Answer: A practice
driven by scientific evidence and research to inform patient care.
◉ What is the role of professional organizations in nursing? Answer:
They set standards, provide support, and advocate for the nursing
profession.
, ◉ What are some current issues in nursing and healthcare? Answer:
Nursing shortages, changing patient demographics, healthcare costs,
and evolving medical technology.
◉ What is blended learning in nursing education? Answer: A
combination of classroom learning, digital education, and simulation
experiences.
◉ What is the purpose of specialized certifications in nursing?
Answer: To validate advanced practice skills and specialties in
nursing.
◉ What is the NCLEX? Answer: The National Council Licensure
Examination, which all nursing graduates must pass for licensure.
◉ What are simulation labs used for in nursing education? Answer:
To replicate real-life clinical scenarios in a safe environment using
manikins and technology.
◉ What did Florence Nightingale contribute to nursing? Answer: She
changed public perception of nursing, introduced evidence-based
practice, and founded some of the first nursing schools.
◉ What is the role of a nurse as a Change Agent? Answer: To
advocate for and implement improvements in healthcare systems.
