psychiatrist - ANSWER physician specialty; diagnose and treat mental health
disorders
psychologist - ANSWER most hold doctoral degree; do not prescribe medication
social worker - ANSWER most hold master's degree; primarily provide guidance
psychiatric nurse practitioner - ANSWER administer medications and treatments;
provides patient education
What are two reasons for the changing role of the advanced practice nurse in a
dynamic health care system? - ANSWER The demand for the clinical nurse
specialist has increased to demonstrate positive patient outcomes and Nurse
practitioners have assumed greater responsibility in the management of more
complex and chronic illnesses.
DNP - ANSWER terminal degree for nursing practice
PhD - ANSWER responsible for nursing research
BSN - ANSWER IOM recommendation for 80% in 2020
CNL - ANSWER nurse generalist with master's degree
certified nurse midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist , and certified
registered nurse practitioner - ANSWER registered nurse licensure + advanced
practice licensure
certified nurse educator and certified nurse executive - ANSWER registered nurse
licensure
Why is social obligation an inherent part of the nursing profession? - ANSWER The
nurse has an ethical duty to advocate for those in society and The nursing profession
owes something to society because it is their call of duty.
What contributes to the public's high trust of the nursing profession? - ANSWER
Nurses have reliably cared for patients' health by upholding high ethical and
educational standards.
In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing endorsed a position paper
establishing the entry-level education for advanced
practice nursing at the doctoral level (DNP). The National Council of State Boards of
Nursing produced the APRN Consensus Report in 2008.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine published
recommendations for the practice of advanced practice
nurses. What is the impact of policy, practice, research and education in the
scenario? - ANSWER Major healthcare organizations recommend the doctoral
degree for entry into advanced nursing practice.
, Why is it important to understand the history of the nursing profession? - ANSWER
to recognize the founding values and principles
How did Florence Nightingale's persistence to resolving problems with infection
affect the nursing profession today? - ANSWER It led to the use of critical analysis
of data in the profession of nursing.
Edith Cavell - ANSWER founder of the first nursing school in Belgium, who aided
soldiers escaping prison camps
Lillian Wald - ANSWER known as a pioneer in public health nursing
Florence Nightingale - ANSWER one of the earliest users of statistics, developed
the pie chart, and credited for introducing the principles of
aseptic technique and infection control
Clara Barton - ANSWER known for her war relief programs and founding the
American Red Cross
How have current and historical legislation directly influenced nursing practice and
the education of nurses? - ANSWER by responding to the increased need for more
qualified clinicians by providing financial support for BSN/MSN/DNP/PHD degree
programs
The chief nursing officer at a large metropolitan hospital must establish evidence-
based nursing care of clients to meet federal government
requirements. Which advanced practice nurse position will the institution need to
establish? - ANSWER quality improvement coordinator
The United States has always been a multicultural society. With the current global
migration, the minority population in the United States
continues to change. What impact might this have on nursing practice? - ANSWER
It will create a need for nursing practices that are more culturally diverse.
How does horizontal or lateral violence impact the nursing profession? - ANSWER
Lateral violence contributes to nurse turnover.
What impact has technology had on the role of the advanced-practice nurse? -
ANSWER It provides electronic libraries for teaching patients.
What is the role of the APN in providing culturally competent care in a diverse
healthcare environment? - ANSWER to recognize the need for provision of culturally
competent care to foster quality care
What are two ways the professional challenges of nurses from diverse backgrounds
changed over the last 100 years? - ANSWER There are more opportunities for
nursing leadership and There are fewer barriers to educational advancement.
disorders
psychologist - ANSWER most hold doctoral degree; do not prescribe medication
social worker - ANSWER most hold master's degree; primarily provide guidance
psychiatric nurse practitioner - ANSWER administer medications and treatments;
provides patient education
What are two reasons for the changing role of the advanced practice nurse in a
dynamic health care system? - ANSWER The demand for the clinical nurse
specialist has increased to demonstrate positive patient outcomes and Nurse
practitioners have assumed greater responsibility in the management of more
complex and chronic illnesses.
DNP - ANSWER terminal degree for nursing practice
PhD - ANSWER responsible for nursing research
BSN - ANSWER IOM recommendation for 80% in 2020
CNL - ANSWER nurse generalist with master's degree
certified nurse midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist , and certified
registered nurse practitioner - ANSWER registered nurse licensure + advanced
practice licensure
certified nurse educator and certified nurse executive - ANSWER registered nurse
licensure
Why is social obligation an inherent part of the nursing profession? - ANSWER The
nurse has an ethical duty to advocate for those in society and The nursing profession
owes something to society because it is their call of duty.
What contributes to the public's high trust of the nursing profession? - ANSWER
Nurses have reliably cared for patients' health by upholding high ethical and
educational standards.
In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing endorsed a position paper
establishing the entry-level education for advanced
practice nursing at the doctoral level (DNP). The National Council of State Boards of
Nursing produced the APRN Consensus Report in 2008.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine published
recommendations for the practice of advanced practice
nurses. What is the impact of policy, practice, research and education in the
scenario? - ANSWER Major healthcare organizations recommend the doctoral
degree for entry into advanced nursing practice.
, Why is it important to understand the history of the nursing profession? - ANSWER
to recognize the founding values and principles
How did Florence Nightingale's persistence to resolving problems with infection
affect the nursing profession today? - ANSWER It led to the use of critical analysis
of data in the profession of nursing.
Edith Cavell - ANSWER founder of the first nursing school in Belgium, who aided
soldiers escaping prison camps
Lillian Wald - ANSWER known as a pioneer in public health nursing
Florence Nightingale - ANSWER one of the earliest users of statistics, developed
the pie chart, and credited for introducing the principles of
aseptic technique and infection control
Clara Barton - ANSWER known for her war relief programs and founding the
American Red Cross
How have current and historical legislation directly influenced nursing practice and
the education of nurses? - ANSWER by responding to the increased need for more
qualified clinicians by providing financial support for BSN/MSN/DNP/PHD degree
programs
The chief nursing officer at a large metropolitan hospital must establish evidence-
based nursing care of clients to meet federal government
requirements. Which advanced practice nurse position will the institution need to
establish? - ANSWER quality improvement coordinator
The United States has always been a multicultural society. With the current global
migration, the minority population in the United States
continues to change. What impact might this have on nursing practice? - ANSWER
It will create a need for nursing practices that are more culturally diverse.
How does horizontal or lateral violence impact the nursing profession? - ANSWER
Lateral violence contributes to nurse turnover.
What impact has technology had on the role of the advanced-practice nurse? -
ANSWER It provides electronic libraries for teaching patients.
What is the role of the APN in providing culturally competent care in a diverse
healthcare environment? - ANSWER to recognize the need for provision of culturally
competent care to foster quality care
What are two ways the professional challenges of nurses from diverse backgrounds
changed over the last 100 years? - ANSWER There are more opportunities for
nursing leadership and There are fewer barriers to educational advancement.
