NUR 217- Test 2 EXAM with complete
solutions 2024/2025
What is the purpose of nursing credentials? - ANSWER-to communicate the
competency of the nurse
What is the purpose of accreditation with higher education? - ANSWER-it
identifies the quality educational program
What is accreditation? - ANSWER-review of the quality of higher education
institutions and programs
What is a major way that students, families, government officials, and press in the
US know that an institution provides quality education? - ANSWER-Accreditation
What do credentials provide? - ANSWER-info regarding qualifications and
whether standards have been met
Why would a nursing program want to become accredited? - ANSWER-it
concerns about the quality of nursing education
strengthens the uniform standards for nursing education
it promotes systematic self-evaluation that focuses on the standards
What is the NCBSN? - ANSWER-provides collaboration for state boards of
nursing
What is the purpose of the NCBSN? - ANSWER-provides the mechanism for state
board of nursing to collaborate in terms of licensing examination and other
issues of importance to the regulation of nursing practice
, What is the priority of legal licensure? - ANSWER-provides a standard
mechanism for judging competence and therefore protects the safety of the
public
Understand and know the history of nursing credentialing - ANSWER-
What is permissive licensure? - ANSWER-a voluntary system; you had a choice
What is mandatory licensure? - ANSWER-requires that all persons who wish to
practice nursing meet the established standard for education, pass the
standardized exam, and secure a license to practice in the state province or
territory in which they wish to work
What is the major difference between permissive licensure and mandatory
licensure? - ANSWER-the individual's choice to obtain licensure
Why is nursing a regulated health profession? - ANSWER-Bc nursing poses a risk
of harm to the public if practiced by someone who is unprepared and/or
incompetent
What is the purpose of a professional license? - ANSWER-to protect the public
from harm by setting minimal qualifications and competences for safe entry-level
practitioners
What is the government agency that has legal authority to regulate nursing? -
ANSWER-Board of nursing - in sc we call it SBON
What topics are usually covered in state licensure laws for nursing? - ANSWER-
purpose, definitions, scope of practice, qualifications, titling, license renewal and
continuing competence requirements, nursing education programs, grounds for
disciplinary action, exceptions, administrative provisions, and grandfathering
The purpose of regulating the practice of nursing is twofold: - ANSWER-
Regulations protect the public and make individual practitioners accountable for
their actions
What is the NCSBN definition of nursing practice? - ANSWER-assisting clients to
attain optimal health, accomplish defined goals, and evaluate response
The Practical nurse standards usually focus on: - ANSWER-data collection rather
than comprehensive assessment, and they specify that the practical nurse
solutions 2024/2025
What is the purpose of nursing credentials? - ANSWER-to communicate the
competency of the nurse
What is the purpose of accreditation with higher education? - ANSWER-it
identifies the quality educational program
What is accreditation? - ANSWER-review of the quality of higher education
institutions and programs
What is a major way that students, families, government officials, and press in the
US know that an institution provides quality education? - ANSWER-Accreditation
What do credentials provide? - ANSWER-info regarding qualifications and
whether standards have been met
Why would a nursing program want to become accredited? - ANSWER-it
concerns about the quality of nursing education
strengthens the uniform standards for nursing education
it promotes systematic self-evaluation that focuses on the standards
What is the NCBSN? - ANSWER-provides collaboration for state boards of
nursing
What is the purpose of the NCBSN? - ANSWER-provides the mechanism for state
board of nursing to collaborate in terms of licensing examination and other
issues of importance to the regulation of nursing practice
, What is the priority of legal licensure? - ANSWER-provides a standard
mechanism for judging competence and therefore protects the safety of the
public
Understand and know the history of nursing credentialing - ANSWER-
What is permissive licensure? - ANSWER-a voluntary system; you had a choice
What is mandatory licensure? - ANSWER-requires that all persons who wish to
practice nursing meet the established standard for education, pass the
standardized exam, and secure a license to practice in the state province or
territory in which they wish to work
What is the major difference between permissive licensure and mandatory
licensure? - ANSWER-the individual's choice to obtain licensure
Why is nursing a regulated health profession? - ANSWER-Bc nursing poses a risk
of harm to the public if practiced by someone who is unprepared and/or
incompetent
What is the purpose of a professional license? - ANSWER-to protect the public
from harm by setting minimal qualifications and competences for safe entry-level
practitioners
What is the government agency that has legal authority to regulate nursing? -
ANSWER-Board of nursing - in sc we call it SBON
What topics are usually covered in state licensure laws for nursing? - ANSWER-
purpose, definitions, scope of practice, qualifications, titling, license renewal and
continuing competence requirements, nursing education programs, grounds for
disciplinary action, exceptions, administrative provisions, and grandfathering
The purpose of regulating the practice of nursing is twofold: - ANSWER-
Regulations protect the public and make individual practitioners accountable for
their actions
What is the NCSBN definition of nursing practice? - ANSWER-assisting clients to
attain optimal health, accomplish defined goals, and evaluate response
The Practical nurse standards usually focus on: - ANSWER-data collection rather
than comprehensive assessment, and they specify that the practical nurse
