Nursing 212 Quiz #2
voluntary review process of educational programs by a professional organization
accreditation
A group of new nurses has decided to further study the history of nursing. After listening to a lecture on Anne W. Goodrich, which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Goodrich became a pioneer in nursing education." b) "Goodrich opened Teacher's College in New York." c) "Goodrich was the first nursing professor in history." d) "Goodrich became the first dean of Yale University's nursing school."
d
Why are ADN programs popular
Accessibility of community colleges Low tuition costs Part-time and evening study opportunities Shorter duration of programs Graduates' eligibility to take the RN licensure exam
The nurse professor has just provided a lecture on the influence of Esther Lucille Brown. Which statement by one of the nursing indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Brown called for nursing education to be based in colleges and universities." b) "Brown called for nursing education to be shortened, due to a critical nursing shortage." c) "Brown called for nursing education to be hospital based." d) "Brown called for student nurses to work as hospital staff during their education."
A
when and where did Florence nightingale open her first nursing school?
1860 St. Thomas Hospital in London
what year was the first U.S nursing training school established?
1873
when did ADN nursing programs begin and who developed them
1952, Mildred Montag
in _____ ________described a professional model with five attributes of professions
1968, Richard Hall
what year did the Pharmacy Profession Task Force find that members of a profession share ten (10) characteristics
1990
what are some examples of collegiality
-share knowledge with colleagues and students -take part in professional organizations mentor less-experienced nurses -willingly serve as role models for nursing students -welcome learners and their instructors in the practice setting -assist researchers with data gathering publish in professional literature, and -support peer-assistance programs for impaired nurses
Describe The Process of Professionalism
1) Practitioners performed full-time work in the discipline. 2) They determined work standards, identified a body of knowledge, and established educational programs in institutions of higher learning. 3) They promoted organization into effective occupational associations, and then worked to establish legal protection that limited practice of their unique skills by outsiders. 4) Finally, they established codes of ethics
what are the 3 purposes of the ANA
1) To work for the improvement of health standards and the availability of health care services for all people, 2) To foster high standards of nursing, and 3) To stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses and advance their economic and general welfare
What are Kelly's (1981) Criteria: Eight Characteristics of a Profession
1) the services provided are vital to humanity and the welfare of society 2) there is a special body of knowledge continually enlarged through research 3) the services involve intellectual activities; individual responsibility (accountability) is a strong feature 4) practitioners are educated in institutions of higher learning 5) practitioners are relatively independent and control their own policies and activities (autonomy) 6) practitioners are motivated by service (altruism) and consider their work and important component of their lives 7) there is a code of ethics to guide the decisions and conduct of practitioners 8) there is an organization (association) that encourages and supports high standards of practice
What did the Goldmark Report (1923) focus on
Clinical learning experiences of students, Hospital control of the schools, Desirability of establishing university schools of nursing, Lack of funds specifically for nursing education Lack of prepared teachers
__________ prepare nurses to become faculty members in universities, administrators in schools of nursing or large medical centers, researchers, theorists, and advanced practitioners
Doctoral programs
-is basically intellectual and is accompanied by a high degree of individual responsibility -is based on a body of knowledge that can be learned and is developed and refined through research -is practical, in addition to being theoretical -can be taught through a process of highly specialized professional education -has a strong internal organization of members and a well-developed group of consciousness -has practitioners who are motivated by altruism (desire to help others) and who are responsive to public interests
Flexner's Criteria of a Profession
Short duration to prepare nurse technicians Nurse technicians function under supervision of professional nurses Routine care in acute and long-term settings Intended for end-point degree and not an incremental step to BSN
Mildred Montags ADN program
-use of a professional organization as a primary point of reference - belief in the value of public service -belief in self-regulation -commitment to a profession that goes beyond economic incentives -a sense of autonomy in practice
Richard Halls characteristics of a profession (1968)
in 1909 where was the first U.S BSN program opened
University of Minnesota
Which statement by the nurse, regarding entrance into a masters degree program in nursing, shows that further education is needed? a) "The student may enter with an associates degree." b) "The student is typically licensed as an RN." c) "Students typically work as RNs prior to enrolling." d) "Students typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0."
a
The nurse educator has given a lecture on the difference between the term "profession" and "occupation." Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "The words profession and occupation are often used interchangeably." b) The word profession means a calling or vocation." c) "The two words mean the same thing in nursing." d) "The word occupation is defined as a person's regular work." e) "An occupation is a calling to work that possess characteristics of expertise."
a,b
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on the principles that Florence Nightingale established at St. Thomas school of nursing in London. Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "The curriculum should focus on practical experience." b) "Professional nurse educators should be paid for their instruction." c) "The nursing schools should be affiliated with a teaching hospital." d) "Nurses should train in an educational institution supported by public funds." e) "Male students should be welcomed into the profession."
a,b,c,d
The nurse is considering enrolling in a distance learning program. Which questions should the nurse consider before enrolling? a) Do I have the self-discipline to keep up with the course work? b) What is the minimal amount of work that I have to do to pass? c) Do I learn better in a group setting? d) Would I learn better working alone? e) What technology is needed for success?
a,c,d,e
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on The Future of Nursing report (2011), published by the Institute of Medicine. Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Nurses must practice to the full extent of their education and training." b) "Nurses should strive to obtain associate degrees, so that they may begin practicing immediately." c) "Nurses should be full partners in health care transformation." d) "Improved data collection can result in more effective workforce planning." e) "Improved data collection can result in more effective policy development."
a,c,d,e
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) are both
accreditation agencies
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on autonomy. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Autonomy guides nurses in ethical decision making." b) "Autonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice." c) "Autonomy means that nurses are motivated by service." d) "Autonomy means that nurses consider their work an important component of their lives."
b
The nurse professor is giving an education on associate degree education. Which statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Associate degree programs are 4 years in length." b) "Upon graduation, students are considered LPNs." c) "Students must go through a BSN program to take the NCLEX RN." d) "Associate degree nursing education is the newest form of basic preparation for RN practice."
b
The prospective nurse is considering which nursing school to enroll in. Which considerations about the accreditation status of the school are important to keep in mind? a) Nurses who graduate from accredited schools are paid more. b) Qualifying for certain loans often require being enrolled in an accredited program. c)Nurses can be accepted into any graduate program, regardless of accreditation status. d) Accreditation schools cost more, with no added benefit.
b
Using Flexner's criteria of professionalism, which attributes make nursing a profession? a) Is basically physical and is accompanied by a high level of personal responsibility. b) Is practical, in addition to being theoretical. c) Has practitioners who are motivated by altruism. d) Has practitioners who are responsive to public interest. e) Has a strong internal organization of members.
b,c,d,e
Which actions can the nurse take to demonstrate collegiality? a) Refuse to mentor nursing students because of short staffing. b) Share the latest nursing research with colleagues. c) Become an active member of professional organizations. d) Assist researchers with data gathering. e) Publish in professional literature.
b,c,d,e
A group of nurses have just left a lecture on the contributions of Isabel Hampton Robb. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Robb was the first nursing professor in history." b) "Robb became a pioneer in nursing education." c) "Robb investigated ways to better prepare nurses for leadership in schools of nursing." d) "Robb opened Teacher's College in New York."
c
A prospective student in interested in becoming a nurse, and has is meeting with an academic advisor. The student is looking for a program that is low cost, with evening study opportunities and shorter duration programs. Which nursing entry program should the advisor suggest? a) The diploma program b) The baccalaureate degree program c) the associate degree program d) RN to BSN program
c
How can the nurse manager take the first step to reduce the barriers to professionalism in nursing? a)Remain positive and ignore the barriers. b) Encourage employees to work hard. c) Identify the barriers to professionalism in nursing. d) Reward employees who go above and beyond.
c
The nurse case manager is discussing the difference between a profession and an occupation with a nursing student. Which statement should the nurse case manager make, to accurately define a profession? a) "Professionals will often change career paths." b) "Professionals are often motivated by reward." c) "Professionals often feel that they are called to their profession." d) "Professionals do not consider their profession as an integral part of their lives."
c
The nurse is listening to a lecture about The Magnet Recognition Program. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "20% of US hospitals have obtained Magnet status." b) "Magnet status is given to hospitals that serve the most patients." c) "Magnet status recognizes nursing excellence." d) "Magnet status is given for hospitals that retain physicians."
c
The nurse professor has just given a lecture on the process of professionalization. Which statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Practitioners performed part-time work in their discipline." b) "A code of ethics was established first and foremost." c) "After determining work standards, legal protection was established." d) "Licensure was obtained after all other steps have been met."
c
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on hospital based nursing programs during the late 1880s.Whichs statement by one of the students indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) "Hospital-based nursing education programs were associated with bachelor degrees." b) "Hospital-based nursing education programs focused on high quality education." c) "Hospital-based nursing education programs existed to staff the hospitals that provided education." d) "Hospital-based nursing education programs offered dual degree programs."
c
The student is listening to a lecture on nursing standards of practice. Which statement by the student indicates that the teaching has been effective? a) Standards of practice determine appropriate pay rates for nurses." b) "Standards of practice determine the hours in which nurse's work." c) "Standards of practice determine responsibilities to which nurses are held accountable." d) "Standards of practice determine holiday rotations."
c
Non-degree ways of maintaining expertise "lifelong learning"
continual education
Which of the following is true of a profession? a) A profession has a body of knowledge that is largely known by the public b) Practitioners within a profession are largely driven by monetary reward c) A profession is practical rather than theoretical d) Practitioners in a profession have a sense of autonomy
d
what were diploma programs
hospital based nursing education; high quality was not the focus
difference between certification and licensure
licensure is legally required; certification shows levels of competency
______ prepares you in Administration, case management, informatics, health policy/health care systems, teacher education, clinical nurse specialist, NP, nurse-midwifery, nurse anesthesia, and other clinical and nonclinical areas of study
masters education
what are the two major differences between a profession and occupation
preparation and commitment
what are external degree nursing programs
students do not attend in person classes or clinical (online only)
what are some barriers to the professionalism of nursing?
varying levels of education for entrance upon practice, gender issues, historical influences, external influences, internal influences