nur 129 test 1 (professional socialization
and nursing practice) Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
what is a profession? - Answer: •occupation that requires extensive education or specialized training
•a self selected, self disciplined group of individuals who hold themselves pit to the public as possessing
a special skill derived from education and training and who are prepared to excercise that skill primarily
in the interests of others
licensure - Answer: most restrictive form of a professional regulation where regulated activities are
complex, requiring specialized knowledge and independent decision making
certification - Answer: usually a voluntary professional credential that recognizes a professional has
passed a certification exam given by a private agency
in what amendment are the state and licensure based regulatory system found? - Answer: 10th
amendment
licensure requirements - Answer: •indicates what is necessary to apply for entry into the profession
•lays out the procedures for initial licensure
• lreciprocity needs from state to state
•permits and renewals
•NCLEX-RN exam
nursing regulation - Answer: •establishes minimal criteria for safe practice
•protects the public from those who are incompetent or unfit to practice
in what year was the first board of nursing established and where? - Answer: 1903, and in NC, NY, NJ, VA
and nursing practice) Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
what is a profession? - Answer: •occupation that requires extensive education or specialized training
•a self selected, self disciplined group of individuals who hold themselves pit to the public as possessing
a special skill derived from education and training and who are prepared to excercise that skill primarily
in the interests of others
licensure - Answer: most restrictive form of a professional regulation where regulated activities are
complex, requiring specialized knowledge and independent decision making
certification - Answer: usually a voluntary professional credential that recognizes a professional has
passed a certification exam given by a private agency
in what amendment are the state and licensure based regulatory system found? - Answer: 10th
amendment
licensure requirements - Answer: •indicates what is necessary to apply for entry into the profession
•lays out the procedures for initial licensure
• lreciprocity needs from state to state
•permits and renewals
•NCLEX-RN exam
nursing regulation - Answer: •establishes minimal criteria for safe practice
•protects the public from those who are incompetent or unfit to practice
in what year was the first board of nursing established and where? - Answer: 1903, and in NC, NY, NJ, VA
