NUR 1290 Exam 1 (combined) Questions and
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Molloy Humanistic Framework Humanity, valuing, health, and
environment all around nursing
Humanity A unique human being, functioning as an
integrated whole, reflecting bio-psycho-
social-cultural dimensions.
Look at the whole person
Environment The sum total of all internal and external
dimensions that influence human beings.
Valuing Holding in high esteem the inherent
worth and dignity of all individuals.
Health The dynamic state of bio-psycho-social-
cultural well-being.
What is a nurse? A nurse takes care of someone, educates
patients, nourishes, the first and last line
of defense in care.
Nursing a science and an art which focuses on the
diagnosis and treatment of human
responses.
,What are the attributes of Caring
being a "good" nurse? Communication skills
Emotional stability
Empathy
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Occupation vs. Profession Occupation - task, manual labor, does not
require extensive training or specialized
knowledge, material reward, supervised,
employer primarily responsible
Profession - requires principles, critical
thinking, part of who you are, less
supervision, requires extensive
education/training
Basic Essentials of a Profession - Inherit the ideas and ideals of a
university.
- Legal status - exclusive right of
performance (not a nurse, unless a
NURSE!)
- Motivation of service to society should
be properly rewarded.
- Conscience of individual member with a
personal and private sense of dedication
to society (giving back to society)
Licensure the legal authority to practice as a nursing
professional
comes from each state/territorial gov't
Licensure and the state-based 10th Amendment
regulatory system in the U.S.
are founded in the
, Licensure the most restrictive form of professional
regulation where regulated activities are
complex, requiring specialized
knowledge and independent judgment
Pass NCLEX, issued license to practice,
gives you a status
Certification usually a voluntary professional credential
that recognizes a professional has passed
a certification examination given by a
private agency
certification exams administered by
specific areas of nursing
Nursing Regulation Establishes minimal criteria for safe
practice.
Protects the public from those who are
incompetent or unfit to practice.
Ex: Nurse Practice Act
First state to define a scope of NY
practice and adopt a
mandatory license law:
What is the function of the They exist for the purpose of protecting
State Board of Nursing? the health, safety, and welfare of the
public
By... licensing nurses, writing
administrative rules, disciplining nurses for
unsafe practice, and approving nursing
programs.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Molloy Humanistic Framework Humanity, valuing, health, and
environment all around nursing
Humanity A unique human being, functioning as an
integrated whole, reflecting bio-psycho-
social-cultural dimensions.
Look at the whole person
Environment The sum total of all internal and external
dimensions that influence human beings.
Valuing Holding in high esteem the inherent
worth and dignity of all individuals.
Health The dynamic state of bio-psycho-social-
cultural well-being.
What is a nurse? A nurse takes care of someone, educates
patients, nourishes, the first and last line
of defense in care.
Nursing a science and an art which focuses on the
diagnosis and treatment of human
responses.
,What are the attributes of Caring
being a "good" nurse? Communication skills
Emotional stability
Empathy
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Occupation vs. Profession Occupation - task, manual labor, does not
require extensive training or specialized
knowledge, material reward, supervised,
employer primarily responsible
Profession - requires principles, critical
thinking, part of who you are, less
supervision, requires extensive
education/training
Basic Essentials of a Profession - Inherit the ideas and ideals of a
university.
- Legal status - exclusive right of
performance (not a nurse, unless a
NURSE!)
- Motivation of service to society should
be properly rewarded.
- Conscience of individual member with a
personal and private sense of dedication
to society (giving back to society)
Licensure the legal authority to practice as a nursing
professional
comes from each state/territorial gov't
Licensure and the state-based 10th Amendment
regulatory system in the U.S.
are founded in the
, Licensure the most restrictive form of professional
regulation where regulated activities are
complex, requiring specialized
knowledge and independent judgment
Pass NCLEX, issued license to practice,
gives you a status
Certification usually a voluntary professional credential
that recognizes a professional has passed
a certification examination given by a
private agency
certification exams administered by
specific areas of nursing
Nursing Regulation Establishes minimal criteria for safe
practice.
Protects the public from those who are
incompetent or unfit to practice.
Ex: Nurse Practice Act
First state to define a scope of NY
practice and adopt a
mandatory license law:
What is the function of the They exist for the purpose of protecting
State Board of Nursing? the health, safety, and welfare of the
public
By... licensing nurses, writing
administrative rules, disciplining nurses for
unsafe practice, and approving nursing
programs.
