Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A newly qualified nurse should be characterized by... - CORRECT ANSWER Personal
Knowing
Empirical Knowing
Aesthetic Knowing
Ethical Knowing
Personal Qualities & Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER A sense of achievement
Ability to stand on own two feet
Confidence
Motivation to do the best for the patient in his/her care
People skills
Positivity in patient care
Recognition of personal limits
Therapeutic use of self
Empirical Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to apply appropriate knowledge
Evidence-based practice
Prioritization of workload
Problem-solving skills
Technical skills
Time management
Aesthetic Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to create rapport
Ability to help patient recover
Ability to do what the nurse had to do when patient was ill
Ability to maintain a professional demeanour & environment
,Emotional intelligence
Empathy
Responsible use of humour to bond & cope
Ethical Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER A moral backbone
Ability to apply ethical principles
Accepts responsibility
Adherence to Code of Ethics
Keeps the patient safe
Motivated to do what is right
Reflective practice
A good nurse adds... Organizational Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to see what needs
to be done
Adheres to organizational policies
Demonstrates leadership
Keeps patients and unit safe
Knows how the organization works
Knows how to get things done within the organization
Understands the organizational hierarchy and power bases
A good nurse adds... Socio-political Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to promote
(market) and demonstrate nursing knowledge/skills to provide safe, effective, compassionate care
Knows the structure, funding and influences on the provincial and national health systems
Knows who and what matters and how to influence others
Visibility (being seen doing nursing)
A good nurse adds... Emancipatory Knowing - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to see the bigger
picture
Anticipation of events and needs in order to plan & deliver better patient care
Demanding the resources or changes needed to plan and deliver better care
, Enthusiasm for learning & teaching
High-level problem-solving skills
A wise nurse adds... - CORRECT ANSWER ...global vision
...sound judgement
...ability to identify and weigh in the balance all relevant factors, interests, drivers and influences
The journey to wisdom...the student nurse - CORRECT ANSWER Be inquisitive
Value the fundamentals of basic care
Engage in critical thinking and reflection
Engage with science
Be a competent user of information technology
Develop the ability to prioritize
Recognize your limits
The College of Nurses of Ontario revised the Competencies for entry-level Registered Nurse practice
in 2020 organizing them into a role-based model with 9 roles: - CORRECT
ANSWER Clinician, Advocate, Coordinator, Communicator, Collaborator, Professional,
Educator, Leader and Scholar
The journey to wisdom...the individual nurse - CORRECT ANSWER Know & value what you
do so you can explain it to others
Practice, practice, practice
Be a critical thinker & reflector
Help students link theory to practice
Keep building and refining skills and ability to multi-task
Seek to understand the organization who employs you
Develop a broad perspective
Be open to change
Take an active part in new initiatives
Take time progressing up the career ladder