Growth & History of
Nursing 2026 | Nursing
Evolution Study Guide,
Practice Questions,
Answers & Exam Review |
Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales
Included
, Evidence based practice (EBP) systematic process based on inquiry
Altruism selflessness
The Board of Nursing, AACN (American association of organization and representation in the nursing profession
colleges of nursing)
Code of ethics integrity, standards of practice
competency successful completion of NCLEX means you are minimally competent nursing
UAP nursing role unlicensed assistive personnel
LPN nursing role licensed practical nurse
RN registered nurse
APRN Advanced practice registered nurse
What is power? It reflects the ability to influence good or bad; nurse manager exerts power->
everyone around is affected by power, nurses, techs, etc...; We want patients and
their families to feel apart of the process
Referent power relationship oriented (ex. nurse manager to nurse)
Expert power refers to someone who has expert knowledge
Reward power privilege or preference
Coercive power the ability to punish or be harsh with someone (if/then statements)
Legitimate power using the chain of command; charge nurse->assistant nurse manager-> nurse
manager; Professor-> Dr. Smith-> Dr. Cook -> the dean
Nursing 2026 | Nursing
Evolution Study Guide,
Practice Questions,
Answers & Exam Review |
Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Evidence based practice (EBP) systematic process based on inquiry
Altruism selflessness
The Board of Nursing, AACN (American association of organization and representation in the nursing profession
colleges of nursing)
Code of ethics integrity, standards of practice
competency successful completion of NCLEX means you are minimally competent nursing
UAP nursing role unlicensed assistive personnel
LPN nursing role licensed practical nurse
RN registered nurse
APRN Advanced practice registered nurse
What is power? It reflects the ability to influence good or bad; nurse manager exerts power->
everyone around is affected by power, nurses, techs, etc...; We want patients and
their families to feel apart of the process
Referent power relationship oriented (ex. nurse manager to nurse)
Expert power refers to someone who has expert knowledge
Reward power privilege or preference
Coercive power the ability to punish or be harsh with someone (if/then statements)
Legitimate power using the chain of command; charge nurse->assistant nurse manager-> nurse
manager; Professor-> Dr. Smith-> Dr. Cook -> the dean
