INTRO TO NURSING - ALL CHAPTERS - BLACK:
PROFESSIONAL NURSING: CONCEPTS &
CHALLENGES 10TH ED. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Largest group of healthcare providers in the U.S.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Legislation changing healthcare access and payment methods.
Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act
Act enhancing healthcare affordability and education access.
Median Age of RNs
Current median age is 46 years, down from 56.
Projected RN Retirements
25% of RNs expected to retire in 5 years.
,Annual Nursing Positions
203,000 new nursing positions projected through 2031.
Nursing Workforce Gender Ratio
Men constitute 11.2% of the nursing workforce.
Average RN Salary
Annual average salary is $81,220.
BSN Requirement
28% of jobs require BSN; 72% prefer it.
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
Nurses with advanced education and specialized roles.
NCLEX®
Licensing exam for nursing practice qualification.
Lilian Wald
Pioneer of community health nursing in the U.S.
,Occupational Health Nurse
Focuses on health in workplace settings.
Telehealth
Remote healthcare delivery using technology.
Community Health Settings
Involves care in various community environments.
Nurse Educators
Teach nursing programs and mentor students.
Wage Compression
Salaries stagnate despite increased demand for nurses.
Nursing Stereotypes
Media often portrays nurses in sexualized roles.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Working together across disciplines for patient care.
, Nursing Roles
Include direct care, research, and education.
Healthcare Reform
Initiatives aimed at improving healthcare systems.
Long-term Care
Care provided for extended periods, often in facilities.
Nursing Education Mechanisms
Includes BSN, ADN, and Diploma programs.
Nursing Workforce Diversity
Asian nurses are overrepresented among racial groups.
Nursing and caring for the ill changed during what war?
Crimean War
During The Crimean War, What Woman Changed The Nursing Role?
PROFESSIONAL NURSING: CONCEPTS &
CHALLENGES 10TH ED. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Largest group of healthcare providers in the U.S.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Legislation changing healthcare access and payment methods.
Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act
Act enhancing healthcare affordability and education access.
Median Age of RNs
Current median age is 46 years, down from 56.
Projected RN Retirements
25% of RNs expected to retire in 5 years.
,Annual Nursing Positions
203,000 new nursing positions projected through 2031.
Nursing Workforce Gender Ratio
Men constitute 11.2% of the nursing workforce.
Average RN Salary
Annual average salary is $81,220.
BSN Requirement
28% of jobs require BSN; 72% prefer it.
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
Nurses with advanced education and specialized roles.
NCLEX®
Licensing exam for nursing practice qualification.
Lilian Wald
Pioneer of community health nursing in the U.S.
,Occupational Health Nurse
Focuses on health in workplace settings.
Telehealth
Remote healthcare delivery using technology.
Community Health Settings
Involves care in various community environments.
Nurse Educators
Teach nursing programs and mentor students.
Wage Compression
Salaries stagnate despite increased demand for nurses.
Nursing Stereotypes
Media often portrays nurses in sexualized roles.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Working together across disciplines for patient care.
, Nursing Roles
Include direct care, research, and education.
Healthcare Reform
Initiatives aimed at improving healthcare systems.
Long-term Care
Care provided for extended periods, often in facilities.
Nursing Education Mechanisms
Includes BSN, ADN, and Diploma programs.
Nursing Workforce Diversity
Asian nurses are overrepresented among racial groups.
Nursing and caring for the ill changed during what war?
Crimean War
During The Crimean War, What Woman Changed The Nursing Role?
