Nursing Theories, QSEN
Competencies, Healthcare Policy,
NCLEX Concepts,Updated Q&A 2026.
"Board of Nursing (BON) - CORRECT-monitors and enforces the laws set by each
state's Nurse Practice Act, issues and renews license"
"Scope of nursing practice - CORRECT-skills and responsibilities nurses are
legally permitted to perform based on license, education, and state regulation"
"Standards of practice - CORRECT-set of skills and responsibilities all entry-level
nurses should be able to completely perform"
"Standards of professional performance - CORRECT-ethical principles and
expected behaviors to ensure high-quality, competent care"
"Nursing Students and Programs: Regulation - CORRECT-BON (Board of
Nursing)"
"Nursing Students and Programs: Accredidation - CORRECT-ACEN or CCNE"
"Nursing Students and Programs: Licensure requirements -
CORRECT-Graduation from BON approved program, & pass NCLEX"
"Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN): Competencies -
CORRECT-Patient-Centered Care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Safety
Informatics"
"National League for Nursing (NLN) - CORRECT-framework for nursing educators
and leaders to guide curriculum and program outcomes"
"National League for Nursing (NLN): Compentencies - CORRECT-Human
Flourishing
Nursing Judgement
, Professional Identity
Spirit of Inquiry"
Florence Nightingale - CORRECT-identified the connection between unclean
conditions and infection"
"Clara Barton - CORRECT-nursing education, founded American Red Cross"
"Dorthea Dix - CORRECT-teacher and volunteer, organized and trained nurse
recruits"
"Patricia Brenner's Model - CORRECT-Novice➡Advanced
Beginner➡Competent➡Proficient➡Expert"
"Novice - CORRECT-little to no experience, struggles with critical
thinking/judgement (student nurse/new nurse)"
"Advanced Beginner - CORRECT-performs some skills independently, but relies on
a mentor for support and guidance, has some experience"
"Competent - CORRECT-makes decisions and performs tasks with minimal
guidance"
"Proficient - CORRECT-advanced decisions and modify behavior, adapts well"
"Expert - CORRECT-highly proficient, educates, multitasks, mentor/resource to
others"
"National Academy of Medicine - CORRECT-provides objective data to improve
national health"
"American Nurse Association (ANA) - CORRECT-lobbies to influence health
policy and legislation, sets standards for nursing practice, advocates for safe and
ethical work environments, empowers nurses to become involved"
"National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) - CORRECT-professional
development for nursing students-6 core values"
"6 core values - CORRECT-Advocacy
Leadership & Autonomy
Professionalism
Care
Diversity
Quality"