PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND
CHALLENGES EXAM PREPARATION PACK 2026
KEY CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Health Care in the United States. Answer: Chapter 14 of the book
providing an overview of the U.S. health care system.
◉ Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations,
Government. Answer: Chapter 15 of the book that discusses the role
of nursing in political activism.
◉ Nursing Challenge: To Continue to Evolve. Answer: Chapter 16 of
the book focusing on the ongoing evolution of nursing.
◉ Cognitive Level: Comprehension. Answer: Refers to the
understanding and interpretation of information.
◉ Cognitive Level: Knowledge. Answer: Refers to the recall of facts
and basic concepts.
◉ Clinical Ladder Programs. Answer: Programs designed to allow
career advancement for nurses while remaining at the bedside.
,◉ Ambulatory Care Settings. Answer: Settings where patients
receive care without being admitted to a hospital.
◉ Community Health Settings. Answer: Health care services
provided in community environments.
◉ Long-Term Care Facilities. Answer: Institutions that provide care
for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
◉ Acute Care Hospitals. Answer: Hospitals that provide short-term
treatment for severe injuries or illnesses.
◉ Racial/Ethnic Composition of RNs. Answer: The demographic
makeup of registered nurses in terms of race and ethnicity.
◉ Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs. Answer: Educational
programs that offer bachelor's degrees and above in nursing.
◉ Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Answer: A two-year degree
program that prepares students for entry-level nursing positions.
◉ Nursing Educational Programs. Answer: Programs designed to
train individuals to become nurses.
, ◉ Percentage of Men in Nursing. Answer: The proportion of male
nurses in the nursing workforce, which has increased by 50% since
2000.
◉ Community Health Nursing (CHN). Answer: Focuses on
prevention and community education.
◉ Home Care. Answer: Care increasingly provided in patients'
homes.
◉ Assessment Skills. Answer: Crucial for community health nurses'
effectiveness.
◉ Nurse Entrepreneur. Answer: Requires excellent time-
management skills for success.
◉ Military Nurse Benefits. Answer: Financial support for advanced
degrees is key.
◉ School Nurse Role. Answer: May care for students' families in
underserved areas.
◉ BSN-Prepared Nurses. Answer: Higher percentages linked to
better patient outcomes.
CHALLENGES EXAM PREPARATION PACK 2026
KEY CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Health Care in the United States. Answer: Chapter 14 of the book
providing an overview of the U.S. health care system.
◉ Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations,
Government. Answer: Chapter 15 of the book that discusses the role
of nursing in political activism.
◉ Nursing Challenge: To Continue to Evolve. Answer: Chapter 16 of
the book focusing on the ongoing evolution of nursing.
◉ Cognitive Level: Comprehension. Answer: Refers to the
understanding and interpretation of information.
◉ Cognitive Level: Knowledge. Answer: Refers to the recall of facts
and basic concepts.
◉ Clinical Ladder Programs. Answer: Programs designed to allow
career advancement for nurses while remaining at the bedside.
,◉ Ambulatory Care Settings. Answer: Settings where patients
receive care without being admitted to a hospital.
◉ Community Health Settings. Answer: Health care services
provided in community environments.
◉ Long-Term Care Facilities. Answer: Institutions that provide care
for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
◉ Acute Care Hospitals. Answer: Hospitals that provide short-term
treatment for severe injuries or illnesses.
◉ Racial/Ethnic Composition of RNs. Answer: The demographic
makeup of registered nurses in terms of race and ethnicity.
◉ Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs. Answer: Educational
programs that offer bachelor's degrees and above in nursing.
◉ Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Answer: A two-year degree
program that prepares students for entry-level nursing positions.
◉ Nursing Educational Programs. Answer: Programs designed to
train individuals to become nurses.
, ◉ Percentage of Men in Nursing. Answer: The proportion of male
nurses in the nursing workforce, which has increased by 50% since
2000.
◉ Community Health Nursing (CHN). Answer: Focuses on
prevention and community education.
◉ Home Care. Answer: Care increasingly provided in patients'
homes.
◉ Assessment Skills. Answer: Crucial for community health nurses'
effectiveness.
◉ Nurse Entrepreneur. Answer: Requires excellent time-
management skills for success.
◉ Military Nurse Benefits. Answer: Financial support for advanced
degrees is key.
◉ School Nurse Role. Answer: May care for students' families in
underserved areas.
◉ BSN-Prepared Nurses. Answer: Higher percentages linked to
better patient outcomes.
