EXCELSIOR COLLEGE NURS 104 FINAL NOTES AND EXAM 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTION| A+

Nursing 104 Final Exam Review the Department of Nursing policies and requirements for progression in the curriculum. Correct Answer: Prior to 204: Purchase required ATI products and complete all assignments outlined by the instructor; Prior to 208: Attain a minimum grade of C in all nursing courses, minimum GPA of a 2.800 for progression to 208 & 308, arranged transportation to and from clinical sites, purchase UL DON uniform at the beginning of Sophomore clinical courses (208), purchase clinical health requirement compliance tracker software (208), submit dept. application and pay fee (208), provide complete physical (updated yearly), baseline drug screening, and CPR certification from Am. Red Cross or Am. Heart Assn., confirm hospitalization insurance, stay informed of curriculum changes in case of inactivity, adhere to the policies of each clinical agency. PROGRESSION TO 208: 41-semester hrs except BIOL 261, minimum GPA of 2.800, receipt of the application by NOV 1 or APR 1. • Theory/Didactic refers to scientific knowledge (theory, science, rationale, evidence base, etc) • Clinical/Practicum refers to the art of nursing (performance, compassion, caring, touch, etc) Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL Lafayette Dept. of Nursing. Correct Answer: Mission: promote, expand, and validate scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice to advance health & to provide an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, an appreciation of professional values, inter-professional collaboration and active community service. Explain N104 Course Requirements. Correct Answer: English ACT greater or equal to 18, Math ACT greater than or equal to 21; completion of MATH 103. -Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the professional components of the nursing program. -Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice. -Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and potential influences most relevant to contemporary nursing practice. -Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing practice and health care. -Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends impacting health care and the nursing profession. Explain the class attendance policy. Correct Answer: Absences are unexcused until a absence report from Student Services is completed with supporting documents. If a student is to be absent on an exam date, they must contact the instructor BEFORE class time. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the exam. Explain the testing policy. Correct Answer: No watches allowed, and all information on the exams is the property of the College of Nursing. Explain the tardy policy. Correct Answer: After three episodes of tardiness in the classroom, the student will receive an unexcused absence. Explain the cell phone policy. Correct Answer: Students must turn off all cell phones during lectures; cell phones may be used for ONE specific purpose: obtaining information relevant to the student's clinical assignment, only in designated areas- NOT in the patient care areas. Personal cell phone use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING TESTS cell phones must be given to the exam proctor. What are the expected student behaviors? Correct Answer: Civil behavior is expected and is defined as being polite, respectful, and decent. Academic incivility is any speech or action that disrupts the harmony of the teaching-learning environment. Explain unit objectives. Correct Answer: What the learner should be able to do after mastering the content in the unit. Explain unit outlines. Correct Answer: Highlight points of the units for the exam. List the methods of evaluation. Correct Answer: Unit Examinations, Comprehensive Final Exam, Unit Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles, Participation/Attendance Explain grades/ grading scale. Correct Answer: 7 point grading scale Explain mission, goals, and graduate competencies. Correct Answer: -Provide a quality program of study to a diverse group of students which leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. -Through the implementation of principles of active learning, foster the development of critical thinking skills relevant to the discipline of nursing. -Prepare nurses who can assume leadership roles in the provision of quality, cost-effective health care to diverse populations. -Create an environment which is conducive to the advancement of nursing research, scholarship, and practice. -Balance the integration of emerging technologies with caring within the framework of professional nursing practice. -Promote an organizational culture that embodies the values of trust, respect, innovation, and lifelong learning. Who are the relevant personnel? Correct Answer: Ms. Kizziar, Dr. Patel, Ms. Allain, Ms. Boudreaux, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Luquette, Ms. Manuel What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : GPA Correct Answer: 2.800 GPA What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : Failures and course withdrawals Correct Answer: Allowed 1 fail/withdraw from a nursing class, after that the student can no longer major in nursing at ULL. What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses Background investigation? Correct Answer: A Level I background check is required for admission to NURS 208; If a student is licensed or a certified caregiver, a Level II background check is required. What are the grading policies? Correct Answer: Test and quiz grades will be recorded to two decimal places. Students must achieve a 77.00 in order to be successful in the course. Describe student grading and progression. Correct Answer: In clinical courses, a student must pass both the clinical and theory compenent in order to pass the practicum. What is the make-up exam policy? Correct Answer: With an excused absence, the make up exam must be taken within 5 weekdays of the day of return to classes. What is the absence / tardy policy? Correct Answer: A student can be dropped from or fail a course for absences over 10% of the total course hours. An absence is excused only in the event of : documented illness, documented evidence of the death of an immediate family member, approved UL activities, or other situations approved at the discretion of the BSN coordinator. Explain drug and alcohol screening. Correct Answer: Drug and alcohol screenings are a requirement of many clinical agencies. Screenings are required under circumstances of : enrollment into clinical courses, randomly during clinical courses, any suspicions of substance abuse by a student, or a student involved in a medication handling discrepancy. Students are responsible for any expenses incurred related to testing. What are the health requirements for clinical courses? Correct Answer: - An annual history and physical examination documenting absence of health problems. -A negative skin test for tuberculosis. - Proof of annual flu vaccine. -Documentation of 2 MMR vaccines. -Documentation of TDAP. -Proof of three series Hep B vaccine. -Varicella antibody testing. -A list of all prescribed medications. Explain the appeals process. Correct Answer: A letter with supporting extenuating circumstances can be addressed to the Chairperson of Appeals Subcommittee of the Semester Coordinators' Group- who along with the committee will make a recommendation to the Dean of the CONAHP, and the Dean will make the final decision. GRADE APPEAL - If a resolution is not reached, faculty will refer the grade appeal to the Semester Coordinator --- BSN Coordinator --- Dept. Head --- Asst. Dean --- Dean -- University Ombudsman; University bulletin for Guidelines for Appealing Unfair final grades. Explain the advising process. Correct Answer: Students must attend an advising session and sign a UL Lafayette Academic Advising form each semester before they can register for classes. Committees with Student Participation -Dean's Advisory Board Correct Answer: Represent nursing class sections by having a class representative to express any issues/concerns involving a specific course. List all committees with student representation Correct Answer: 1- BSN Student Advisory Council 2- Alumni 3- Curriculum 4- Program Evaluation & Research projects. 5- Faculty Qualification, Screening & Nomination 6- Simulation 7- Library & Faculty Bylaws 8- Faculty Student Activities Student Resources Correct Answer: Wellness Wednesday, Computer Lab, Lee Hall tutoring, Learning Resource Lab (LRC), Simulation Lab Campus Student Organizations Correct Answer: Student Nurses Association, Student Government Association Define nursing. Correct Answer: Certain themes are common to many of these definitions: -Nursing is caring -Nursing is an art -Nursing is a science -Nursing is client centered -Nursing is holistic -Nursing is adaptive -Nursing is concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration -Nursing is a helping profession Describe the nursing profession as an art. Correct Answer: -Involves the "human touch" -Based on caring and respect for human dignity -Includes the attitudes- Humanistic-altruistic system of values; position or attitude should include an atmosphere of acceptance, sensitivity, appreciation -For the whole person: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually -Nursing embraces healing fostered by compassion, helping, listening, mentoring, coaching, teaching, exploring, being present, supporting, touching, intuition, empathy, service, cultural competence, tolerance, acceptance, nurturing, mutually creating, and conflict resolution Describe the nursing profession as a science. Correct Answer: -Uses the nursing process, a scientific method used by nurses to ensure the quality of patient care; it is based on an analytical framework of critical thinking comprised of assessment, diagnosis, and identification of outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation. -Critical thinking to respond to the needs of the populations they serve, and using strategies that support optimal outcomes most appropriate to the healthcare consumer or situation, being mindful of resource utilization. -Knowledge and skills in critical thinking. -Familiar with and understand a plenitude of facts: medical terms, medical procedures, medications, disease mechanisms, of all diseases. -How to work new diagnostic equipment and machines. -Evidence-based practice; nurses as scientists rely on evidence to guide their policies and practices. Explore the contemporary nurse's opportunities for practice. Correct Answer: A broad array of opportunites including -Nurse practitioner -Nurse CEO -Forensic Nurse -Military Nurse -Pediatrics Nurse -OB Nurse Discuss professionalism and nursing. Correct Answer: Adhering to certain standards of conduct, performance, and ethics Identify characteristics of a profession. Correct Answer: -Ability to control its own work -Specialized body of knowledge -Specialized plan of formal education -Specialized competence -Control over work performance -Service to society -Self-regulation -Credentialing systems to certify competence -Legal reinforcement of professional standards -Ethical practice -A collegial subculture -Intrinsic rewards -Societal acceptance Why do students choose nursing? Correct Answer: -Good salary -Time honored profession -Stability-steady, secure job -Desire to help others/sense of making a difference/benefiting people's lives -Family and/or friends in the profession -Life changing event -Travel opportunities -Flexible schedules/hours -Diverse job opportunities -Springboard for career advancements -Learning/growth opportunities -Teamwork -Challenging responsibilities Perceptions of professional nursing. Correct Answer: a specifically trained professional that addresses the humanistic and holistic needs of patients, families, and environments and provides responses to patterns and/ or needs of patients, families, and communities to actual and potential health problems. The nurse has diverse roles, such as health care provider, client advocate, educator, core coordinator, primary practitioner, and change agent. Contemporary nursing : Traditional Correct Answer: Traditional nurse role of standard practice and holistic care Contemporary nursing : Non-traditional Correct Answer: Advanced nursing practice such as Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife Contemporary nursing Advanced practice roles Correct Answer: -Taking histories -Physical examinations -Ordering, performing, interpreting diagnostic tests -Prescribes medication & treatments; has prescriptive authority -Education emphasizes pathophysiology & pharmacology Professional Nursing Roles Correct Answer: Care provider Educator and counselor Client advocate Change agent Leader and manager Researcher Coordinator of the inter-professional health care team Identify the characteristics of successful BSN students. Correct Answer: • Good reading and comprehensive skills are important. • Keep a medical dictionary and regular dictionary/thesaurus available for reference. • Plan adequate time to study. It is recommended that a person study at least 2 hour for each enrolled course assigned credit hour(s). A 3 credit hour demands at least 6 hours of study a week. • Read, write, review and recite!!! • Practice active listening. BE SILENT AND LISTEN TO CLASS LECTURES/DISCUSSIONS!! • READ BEFORE CLASS! • SEEK CLARIFICATION AND/OR VERIFICATION WHEN IN DOUBT!!! • Set priorities • Stay motivated. Keep your eye on your goal. • Stay committed. • Stay organized; Keep a calendar. Respect deadlines • Participate in study groups. • Seek other reliable sources for enhanced knowledge and understanding. • Check email and MOODLE sites frequently. • Study in distraction free environments. • Avoid procrastination. • Reframe from memorizing information.. • Get adequate rest and nutrition. • Set Realistic goals - There are only 24 hours a day. Working full-time, while going to school full-time and having an active social life maybe unrealistic and setting you up for failure and frustration. • Strong Organization - Complete and commit to the Time Management Inventory that includes "To do" lists, personal tasks schedules, school obligations, family and social obligations. Set priorities. Avoid over scheduling • Physical and Mental Measures that allow work/life balances • Stay disciplined. • Make a study plan o Unit objectives o Lecture o Assignments and readings • Practice and repetition • Work/Life Balance Success in Nursing School • Planning • Preparation • Hard Work Identify documents that provide the framework and blueprint for transforming the nursing profession. Correct Answer: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice Describe Academic Integrity. Correct Answer: Not cheating nor plagiarizing Describe the courses and the progression in the BSN curriculum. Correct Answer: • The four-year liberal arts education concentration and baccalaureate curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. • Didactic courses (Liberal Arts Courses, Nursing Support (Cognate) Courses and Nursing Major Courses) • Academic advisors use curriculum guides to advise student during semester registrations. Please know and note that courses are organized simple content to complex • The curriculum of instruction of classroom/didactic and clinical components are planned to be educational, practical, evidence based and challenging. Each subsequent course content is presented to reflect higher degree of knowledge and skill. • Clinical and classroom experiences are of equal importance. • UL Lafayette graduate are eligible to apply for examination for licensure as a registered nurse. • The College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions offers a B.S.N. degree program of studies which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NN, Suite 530, Washington DC , and fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nurses. What is the theory didactic (academic) and clinical components of the nursing courses? Correct Answer: Theory didactic - lecture components, grade A-F Clinical - performance component, pass or fail What is the Nurse Training Act of 1964? Correct Answer: was a law signed by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in an effort to solve the problems associated with nursing shortage in the country. One of the provisions of the law calls for the establishment of student loan funds, cooperating public and private non-profit schools of nursing. The government also aimed to increase student enrollment among nursing students. It was a significant step in solving nursing shortage. What is the Nursing Code of Ethics? Correct Answer: developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession. What are the essential nursing values and behaviors? Correct Answer: Core nursing values essential to baccalaureate education include altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice. Professional values influence behavior, therefore people lacking in values development, may lack direction, and critical thinking skills. Direction and critical thinking are very significant factors within the nursing field. In this sense, adherence to these principles in daily nursing practice can be a major problem for potential nurses who are not fully committed to the profession. The core values that form the foundation of the nursing profession are: -altruism [*unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others] -autonomy [the quality or state of being self-governing] -caring [having responsibility for or attention to health, well-being, and safety] - human dignity [inherent value and worth as human beings] -Integrity [the quality of being honest and fair] - lifelong learning [learning that is pursued throughout life] -social justice [equal rights and opportunities in all aspects of society] What are the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice? Correct Answer: Essentials 1 - 9: Delineate expected BSN graduate outcomes. Essential I: Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice o A solid base in liberal education provides the cornerstone for the practice and education of nurses. • Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety o Knowledge and skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety are necessary to provide high quality health care. • Essential III: Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice o Professional nursing practice is grounded in the translation of current evidence into one's practice. • Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology o Knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology are critical in the delivery of quality patient care. • Essential V: Health Care Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments o Healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory, directly and indirectly influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system and thereby are important considerations in professional nursing practice. • Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes o Communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals are critical to delivering high quality and safe patient care. • Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health o Health promotion and disease prevention at the individual and population level are necessary to improve population health and are important components of baccalaureate generalist nursing practice. • Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values o Professionalism and the inherent values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice are fundamental to the discipline of nursing. • Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice o The baccalaureate graduate nurse is prepared to practice with patients, including individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments. o The baccalaureate graduate understands and respects the variations of care,