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Duquesne University - BIOL 203
What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in
hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as
compared to patients in
hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-prepared nurses?
Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared nurses.
A component that separates occupations from professions is
commitment. Which of the following is the best way that nurses can
show commitment to each other?
Mentoring nursing students and novice nurses
A major challenge to full autonomy for nurses is/are
lobbyists for the American Medical Association (AMA) and hospital
associations.
,One of the characteristics of a profession identified by Kelly was "there
is an organization (association) that encourages and supports high
standards of
practice." Which of the following illustrates a concern for nursing
meeting this characteristic?
The membership of the ANA is less than 10% of all nurses.
Similarities exist between various ideas about what constitutes a
profession. Which of the following is believed to be a
characteristic of a profession?
Members have autonomy.
The single most important reason for the decline in the number of
hospital-based diploma programs was
diploma education's position outside the mainstream of higher
education.
,The nursing profession has experienced barriers to professionalism.
Which of the following is the primary current barrier to nursing's
professionalism?
Variability of educational backgrounds of nurses
Which of the following best describes the difference between an
occupation and a profession?
A profession requires a duty to serve.
Which of the following characteristics of a profession were listed in
Flexner's work on professions?
Activities of professions are based on their own body of knowledge.
Which will provide the most opportunity for employment, because
most future health care services will take place in this setting?
Home health care
Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
A major challenge to full autonomy for nurses is/are
lobbyists for the American Medical Association (AMA) and hospital
, associations.
The nursing profession is responsible for improving its own image. The
most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to
have nurses appear and behave professionally and explain what
nurses do in each patient interaction.
What is an accurate statement regarding nurse certification?
Certification validates knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why is accreditation of nursing education programs is important?
(Select all that apply.)
A. It assures students that their educational program is offering quality
education.
B. Acceptance into graduate programs in nursing depends on
graduation from an accredited program.
C. It serves as stimulus for programs to initiate periodic self-
examination and self-improvement.
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Duquesne University - BIOL 203
What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in
hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as
compared to patients in
hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-prepared nurses?
Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared nurses.
A component that separates occupations from professions is
commitment. Which of the following is the best way that nurses can
show commitment to each other?
Mentoring nursing students and novice nurses
A major challenge to full autonomy for nurses is/are
lobbyists for the American Medical Association (AMA) and hospital
associations.
,One of the characteristics of a profession identified by Kelly was "there
is an organization (association) that encourages and supports high
standards of
practice." Which of the following illustrates a concern for nursing
meeting this characteristic?
The membership of the ANA is less than 10% of all nurses.
Similarities exist between various ideas about what constitutes a
profession. Which of the following is believed to be a
characteristic of a profession?
Members have autonomy.
The single most important reason for the decline in the number of
hospital-based diploma programs was
diploma education's position outside the mainstream of higher
education.
,The nursing profession has experienced barriers to professionalism.
Which of the following is the primary current barrier to nursing's
professionalism?
Variability of educational backgrounds of nurses
Which of the following best describes the difference between an
occupation and a profession?
A profession requires a duty to serve.
Which of the following characteristics of a profession were listed in
Flexner's work on professions?
Activities of professions are based on their own body of knowledge.
Which will provide the most opportunity for employment, because
most future health care services will take place in this setting?
Home health care
Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are increasing.
A major challenge to full autonomy for nurses is/are
lobbyists for the American Medical Association (AMA) and hospital
, associations.
The nursing profession is responsible for improving its own image. The
most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to
have nurses appear and behave professionally and explain what
nurses do in each patient interaction.
What is an accurate statement regarding nurse certification?
Certification validates knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why is accreditation of nursing education programs is important?
(Select all that apply.)
A. It assures students that their educational program is offering quality
education.
B. Acceptance into graduate programs in nursing depends on
graduation from an accredited program.
C. It serves as stimulus for programs to initiate periodic self-
examination and self-improvement.
