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Why is there a nursing shortage? - ANSWER -baby boomer population is getting
older increasing demand
-not enough nurse educators
-limited clinical placements
-nursing programs are costly
-many nurses are retiring
ANA definition of nursing - ANSWER Ana Paints Old Pennies Perfectly Anew
-alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responsethe -
protection
-optimization of health and abilities
-prevention of illness and injury
-promotion
-advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and population"
are there many career opportunities for nurses? - ANSWER yes NPA -
ANSWER Nurse Practice Act
,-state nursing laws that outline the scope of your practice (what allowed and not allowed
to do)
-If don't follow, can risk license being taken away
NCLEX - ANSWER -standardized licensing exam that determines minimal competency
for safe practice
-licensure requires completion of an accredited nursing program
Why do we have licensing exams? - ANSWER -Want to know that someone has the bae
minimum requirements
-exam ensures to the public that they have some degree of safety
Associates degree program - ANSWER -a Phd dissertation solution to the
nursing shortage
-get nurses out in the field quicker
NLN - ANSWER -advance the quality of nursing education
The primary reason for licensure is for - ANSWER patient safety
Expansion of nurses' roles in healthcare led to - ANSWER -masters degrees with
advanced practice roles called mid-level practitioners
ex: nurse managers and NPs
-This helps decrease healthcare costs
-advanced practice nurses are paid less than MDs
, Clinical simulation labs in colleges came about because - ANSWER of the lack of clinical
hospital sites.
Advantage of clinical simulations in college - ANSWER -can mimic hospital setting -
makes students more comfortable because won't hurt a real person
Disadvantage of clinical simulations in college - ANSWER -not a real person, so don't get
the same socialization experience
CCNE - ANSWER Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
-accreditation organization for college nursing programs (BSN)
Why is it necessary to have a nursing license? - ANSWER -to protect the public by
proving minimal competency
types of questions on the NCLEX - ANSWER -multiple choice
-select all that apply
-illustrations and charts
-fill the syringe
-fill in the blank drug calculation
Standard of care - ANSWER -a standard way of doing a procedure that is considered
proper
-If your professional practice came into question, they would refer to what should have
been done according to the standard of care
Nursing has a code of ethics to - ANSWER govern behavior
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