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Why is it necessary to understand the historical influences as you become a
professional nurse? - ANSWERS An understanding of the past can lead insight
into the customs, values, and future of nursing.
Televisions shows or movies that depict nurses as mean, cruel torturers are
reflective of which "image" of a nurse?
A. Angel of mercy
B. Military nurse
C. Handmaiden
D. Battle-ax - ANSWERS D. Battle-ax
What are the thinking skills in nursing? - ANSWERS 1. Clinical judgement
2. Critical thinking, reflective thinking
3. Problem-solving
Nursing is..... - ANSWERS American Nurses Association (A N A) (1980): "The
diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health
problems."
,Nursing Profession - ANSWERS Technical and scientific knowledge; be
evaluated by a community of peers; have a service orientation and a code of
ethics (Starr, 1982).
Nursing occupation - ANSWERS Most nurses are hourly wage earners.
The employer, not the nurse, decides the conditions of practice and the nature of
the work.
Nurse practice acts do not prevent nurses from functioning more autonomously.
Nursing Discipline - ANSWERS Nursing is a scientifically based and self-
governed profession that focuses on the ethical care of others.
Nursing is a discipline, driven by aspects of theory and practice.
Nursing demands mastery of both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.
One factor that prevents nursing from being described as a profession rather than
as a "job" would be...
A. Nursing knowledge is based on scientific knowledge.
B. Nurses create a plan of care using nursing diagnoses.
C. Most nurses only work to earn a paycheck.
D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as
employers. - ANSWERS D. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by
the healthcare facilities as employers.
Nursing Eduacation - ANSWERS Diploma programs 3-year program, hospital-
based
, Associate degree (A D) programs 2-year program, community college
Baccalaureate degree programs 8 semesters, college and universities
R N to B S N program Nurse who has an associate degree enrolls in a program that
supplies the information to achieve a B S N degree
NCLEX - ANSWERS National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Phases of Nursing - ANSWERS Stage 1: Novice
Stage 2: Advanced beginner
Stage 3: Competent
Stage 4: Proficient
Stage 5: Expert
Which organization is directly responsible for regulating the practice of nursing in
each state?
A. The state board of nursing
B. The state legislature
C. The American Nurse's Association
D. The American Medical Association - ANSWERS A. The state board of nursing