Nursing Student Handbook
2026-2027 (Correct
Answers)
Associate's Degree in Nursing
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A degree program that prepares students to
become registered nurses.
RN-to-BSN
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A program that allows registered nurses to
obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Client-Centered Care
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> An approach to nursing that focuses on the
needs and preferences of the patient.
Client Safety Advocate
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A role of the nurse to ensure the safety and
well-being of patients.
Member of the Healthcare Team
,<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A nurse's role in collaborating with other
healthcare professionals to provide care.
Conceptual Model
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> An organizing framework that guides the
nursing curriculum and practice.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The skills and knowledge students are
expected to demonstrate upon completion of the program.
ACEN/ADN Program Outcomes
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing outcomes specific to the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Job Placement Rate
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The percentage of graduates who secure
employment in their field after completing the program.
Baccalaureate Prepared Nurse
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A nurse who has completed a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing program.
BSN Curriculum
,<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The course of study required to obtain a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Standardized Entrance Exam Requirements (TEAS)
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Tests required for admission into nursing
programs to assess academic readiness.
Admission Criteria for the ADN Program
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The requirements that students must meet to
be accepted into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Degree Required Prerequisites
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Courses that must be completed before
entering a nursing program.
Career Mobility LVN/LPN to RN Track
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A pathway for Licensed Vocational Nurses or
Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses.
Concurrent AAS and BSN Program Track
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A program structure that allows students to
pursue both an Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing
simultaneously.
Open Application Filing Periods
, <<CORRECT ANSWER>> Specific times during which students can
submit applications for nursing programs.
Articulation Agreements/Transfer
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Formal agreements between institutions that
facilitate the transfer of credits.
Nursing Program Lock-Step
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A structured sequence of courses that must
be taken in a specific order.
Prerequisites Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Courses that must be completed before
enrolling in the BSN program.
Traditional Online RN-BSN Program Tracks
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Tracks designed for registered nurses to
obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through online education.
Fast Track Accelerated RN-BSN Program Track
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> An expedited program option for registered
nurses to complete their BSN in a shorter time frame.
RN-BSN Program: Part-Time Option
2026-2027 (Correct
Answers)
Associate's Degree in Nursing
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A degree program that prepares students to
become registered nurses.
RN-to-BSN
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A program that allows registered nurses to
obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Client-Centered Care
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> An approach to nursing that focuses on the
needs and preferences of the patient.
Client Safety Advocate
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A role of the nurse to ensure the safety and
well-being of patients.
Member of the Healthcare Team
,<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A nurse's role in collaborating with other
healthcare professionals to provide care.
Conceptual Model
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> An organizing framework that guides the
nursing curriculum and practice.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The skills and knowledge students are
expected to demonstrate upon completion of the program.
ACEN/ADN Program Outcomes
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing outcomes specific to the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Job Placement Rate
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The percentage of graduates who secure
employment in their field after completing the program.
Baccalaureate Prepared Nurse
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A nurse who has completed a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing program.
BSN Curriculum
,<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The course of study required to obtain a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Standardized Entrance Exam Requirements (TEAS)
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Tests required for admission into nursing
programs to assess academic readiness.
Admission Criteria for the ADN Program
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> The requirements that students must meet to
be accepted into the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Degree Required Prerequisites
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Courses that must be completed before
entering a nursing program.
Career Mobility LVN/LPN to RN Track
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A pathway for Licensed Vocational Nurses or
Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses.
Concurrent AAS and BSN Program Track
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A program structure that allows students to
pursue both an Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing
simultaneously.
Open Application Filing Periods
, <<CORRECT ANSWER>> Specific times during which students can
submit applications for nursing programs.
Articulation Agreements/Transfer
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Formal agreements between institutions that
facilitate the transfer of credits.
Nursing Program Lock-Step
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> A structured sequence of courses that must
be taken in a specific order.
Prerequisites Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Courses that must be completed before
enrolling in the BSN program.
Traditional Online RN-BSN Program Tracks
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> Tracks designed for registered nurses to
obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through online education.
Fast Track Accelerated RN-BSN Program Track
<<CORRECT ANSWER>> An expedited program option for registered
nurses to complete their BSN in a shorter time frame.
RN-BSN Program: Part-Time Option
