TRENDS CH. 7

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Based on data, the nurse interprets which educational program as producing the most graduate nurses annually?

Master's and doctoral programs
Associate degree program (correct)
Baccalaureate program
Diploma program

The student nurse interprets which characteristic as one of graduates from a diploma school of nursing?

They are prepared to practice in advanced nursing clinical situations.
They are well prepared to function in the institution in which the school is located. (correct)
Advanced courses in nursing management and leadership apply to advanced degrees in nursing.
They have obtained a general education in nursing theory and sciences that can be applied toward an advanced degree.

What type of program is designed for students who prefer to take classes on the Internet?

Online degree programs (correct)
University-without-walls programs
Career ladder programs
BSN completion programs

A new graduate wishes to select a program in nursing that will assist in preparation to care for individuals, families, groups, and communities. The new graduate should select a(n)

baccalaureate program. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A master's degree in nursing differs from a generic nursing degree in what way? A master's degree in nursing

requires a level of specialization to be selected. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The nursing student interprets the phrase “an accredited school of nursing" to mean that

this is a voluntary process by which the school demonstrates meeting of standards above the legal requirements. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is reviewing regulations to practice in different states. Which of the following credentials is interpreted as mandatory to renew periodically in order to legally practice nursing in a particular state?

The nursing license (C) Signup and view all the answers

A new graduate asks the nurse manager, “What's the meaning of this alphabet soup that's added after this nurse's name: Jane Bigham, RN, CRNA?” The best explanation for the nurse manager to give would be: “It means the nurse is licensed to practice in this state and

has met predetermined standards for certification set by a credentialing group for nurse anesthetists." (C) Signup and view all the answers

A distinction that can be made between nursing licensure and certification is that licensure is

mandatory, and certification is voluntary. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse professor is discussing the different educational tracks for nurses. The professor interprets which track as the most popular in 1980 versus today?

Diploma (A) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is comparing the diploma program with the associate's degree program. The nurse identifies which of the following as features of the diploma program and different from that of the associate's degree program?

Graduates of the diploma program are often hired into the hospital where they completed their program. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A young parent with small children who has no prior education wants to enroll in a nursing program. The parent has very limited support and resources. Select the best program for this parent based on this above information.

Associates program (D) Signup and view all the answers

A 28-year-old individual has decided to become a nurse as quickly as possible after having worked in business management for 5 years with a master's degree. The person is married and has 3 young children at home. The individual is motivated and has many resources and a supportive spouse. Select that best nursing program for them based on this information.

Accelerated program (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which action by associate degree prepared nurses indicates their understanding of the importance of higher education?

Returning to college for an advanced degree (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be the first action that a foreign nurse should take to practice in the United States?

Contact the board of nursing in the personal desired state to practice nursing in. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Select the following statement that describes the current student population.

The student population tends to be older. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following causes is most likely to contribute to the nursing shortage?

The aging of the nurse faculty population (D) Signup and view all the answers

A group of nurses is discussing how to choose a graduate program. Which of the following statements would be helpful to the nurses as they decide on a graduate program? (Select all that apply.)

“List your career goals and decide what educational preparation you would need to reach these goals." (A), "Ask yourself how much time you can spend going to school.” (C), “Look at ACEN or CCNE publications.” (D), “Decide whether you are in a position to relocate if the programs you need are not offered in your area.” (E) Signup and view all the answers

A nurse is contemplating the concerns of nursing education in the future. The nurse concludes that the concerns are (Select all that apply.)

the changing student profile, (B), career mobility (C), the aging population, (D), the shift from inpatient to outpatient nursing services, (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which action by health care facilities show implementation of the recommendations set by the Institute of Medicine? (Select all that apply.)

Encourage nurses to be lifelong learners. (B), Implement measures that will offer assistance to nurses who are pursuing doctoral degrees. (C), Set up a reward system for nurses who receive their baccalaureate degree. (E) Signup and view all the answers

The Tri-Council for Nursing Policy recently stated that “every student and nurse should have access to additional nursing education “(AACN, 2012). What changes would educational institutions need to make in order to support this statement? (Select all that apply.)

Implement distance learning (A), Set up simulation labs (C), Expand nursing programs to meet the needs for health care reform (E) Signup and view all the answers

Associate degree programs have brought a change in the type of student who enrolls in the program. Which of the following students are contributing to that change? (Select all that apply.)

A 26-year-old African American woman with two children (B), A 40-year-old man who works steady (C), A 25-year-old Hispanic woman (D), A 28-year-old white man with a master's degree in finance (E) Signup and view all the answers

A student has been deciding between applying for nursing at the community college or a university and ultimately chooses the university. The student has an adequate understanding of the university's baccalaureate program when making which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)

“I will develop independent nursing judgment.” (A), "I am excited to be involved in research." (D), “I am excited to learn critical decision-making skills.” (E) Signup and view all the answers

The nurse educator is being interviewed about the many different educational programs that allow nurses to achieve higher education. The educator states that the following educational programs were created based on the recommendation of the Institute of Medicine (Select all that apply.)

"accelerated programs." (A), “external degree programs." (B), “BSN completion programs.” (C), “career ladder programs.” (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement by a nurse indicates an understanding of online nurse education programs? (Select all that apply.)

The online program requires no travel. (C), The online program provides education for adults who cannot relocate to continue their education. (E) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Highest output of graduate nurses?

Associate degree nursing programs produce the most graduate nurses annually.

Diploma school characteristic?

Hospital-based programs, offering clinical experience and preparing nurses for the location.