Professional Development Midterm Questions With
Complete Solutions
3 main reasons for not joining a professional organization
Correct Answers 1. Family responsibilities
2. Lack of time to participate
3. Lack of information about the organization.
Apathy Correct Answers a state of indifference, or the
suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement,
motivation and passion.
Approximately how many nurses are there in the U.S? Correct
Answers 3.1 million
Autonomy Correct Answers Able to control the standards of
practice, function independently. Members take responsibility
and are accountable for their own actions.
Autonomy in nursing practice Correct Answers Authority of
total patient care, the power to make decisions in a relationship
with the patient and next of kin and the freedom to make clinical
judgements; choices and action seem to be connected to the
meaning of autonomy in nursing practice
Behaviors and attitudes for nursing students Correct Answers
Integrity, trustworthiness and honesty at all times
Maintains attitudes that communicate respect for your peers,
professors, and those in clinical agencies
, Accountability and commitment to this nursing program and to
the profession
A commitment to learn not only to do well in the classroom and
on exams (have a good GPA), but more importantly to develop a
genuine concern for your patients, both present and future.
A compassionate, empathetic approach to patients facing illness
and suffering
Benefits of joining a professional organization Correct Answers
-Keep up with changes that affect health care
-Network with HC professionals at national, state, local levels
-Advocate for the nursing profession through legislation and
policy making
-A way to give back to the profession
-Fellowship with other nurses in your specialty
-Additional certifications
which Demonstrates commitment to excellence in your practice
and
Resume building - further your career
-Potential discounts on CE opportunities as well as insurance
(life, auto, professional liability)
-Advice and insight on job searching / opportunities
Characteristics of a profession Correct Answers The services
provided are vital to humanity and the welfare of society.
There is a special body of knowledge that is continually
enlarged through research.
The services involve intellectual activities; individual
responsibility (accountability) is a strong feature.
Complete Solutions
3 main reasons for not joining a professional organization
Correct Answers 1. Family responsibilities
2. Lack of time to participate
3. Lack of information about the organization.
Apathy Correct Answers a state of indifference, or the
suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement,
motivation and passion.
Approximately how many nurses are there in the U.S? Correct
Answers 3.1 million
Autonomy Correct Answers Able to control the standards of
practice, function independently. Members take responsibility
and are accountable for their own actions.
Autonomy in nursing practice Correct Answers Authority of
total patient care, the power to make decisions in a relationship
with the patient and next of kin and the freedom to make clinical
judgements; choices and action seem to be connected to the
meaning of autonomy in nursing practice
Behaviors and attitudes for nursing students Correct Answers
Integrity, trustworthiness and honesty at all times
Maintains attitudes that communicate respect for your peers,
professors, and those in clinical agencies
, Accountability and commitment to this nursing program and to
the profession
A commitment to learn not only to do well in the classroom and
on exams (have a good GPA), but more importantly to develop a
genuine concern for your patients, both present and future.
A compassionate, empathetic approach to patients facing illness
and suffering
Benefits of joining a professional organization Correct Answers
-Keep up with changes that affect health care
-Network with HC professionals at national, state, local levels
-Advocate for the nursing profession through legislation and
policy making
-A way to give back to the profession
-Fellowship with other nurses in your specialty
-Additional certifications
which Demonstrates commitment to excellence in your practice
and
Resume building - further your career
-Potential discounts on CE opportunities as well as insurance
(life, auto, professional liability)
-Advice and insight on job searching / opportunities
Characteristics of a profession Correct Answers The services
provided are vital to humanity and the welfare of society.
There is a special body of knowledge that is continually
enlarged through research.
The services involve intellectual activities; individual
responsibility (accountability) is a strong feature.
