Ch 4 - Nursing Education + Continuing Education & Certification

Question 1

what are the 3 ways to prepare to becoming an RN?

Answer 1

1) hospital based diploma program
2) BSN program
3) associate degree

Question 2

what is the reason for the decline of diploma programs?

Answer 2

there are more ADN and BSN programs

accreditation standards have made it difficult for diploma programs to attract qualified faculty

Question 3

what is the main problem that graduates from diploma programs have?

Answer 3

hospitals are not part of the higher education system in the US

Question 4

what has changed with diploma programs recently?

Answer 4

they have established agreements with colleges and universities to attain credits for pre-requisites and put enable to be at a higher standing in a BSN program

Question 5

why do nurses need a BSN more so than a diploma?

Answer 5

it qualifies nursing as a profession and provide leadership in administration, teaching, and public health

Question 6

where was the first BSN program established?

Answer 6

University of Minnesota

Question 7

what is a BSN program based on?

Answer 7

science and humanities

Question 8

what does the Brown Report recommend for nursing schools?

Answer 8

they must be placed in universities and colleges

and aim to recruit men and minorities

Question 9

what does the ANA propose regarding BSN programs?

Answer 9

1) minimum prep is BSN
2) there should be two levels of nursing practice (technical and professional); and a mechanism to devise competencies
3) having increased accessibility to career mobility programs that have flexible approaches

Question 10

what is the minimum requirement for clinical faculty?

Answer 10

master’s

(doctorate if they want permanent, tenure-track faculty)

Question 11

faculty qualifications in BSN programs are higher than other basic nursing programs (T/F)

Answer 11

true

Question 12

what does the AACN say about nurses who graduated from BSN programs?

Answer 12

they are able to practice within complex health care systems and assume the following roles of providing and coordinating care

Question 13

associate degree programs are:

Answer 13

the newest form of basic prep for RN practice that rose from post-WWII to mitigate nursing shortage

Question 14

what makes ADN an appropriate choice for nursing?

Answer 14

accessibility of community colleges, low-tuition costs, part-time and evening class opportunities, shorter duration of programs

Question 15

what are advanced degrees in nursing?

Answer 15

master’s and doctorate

Question 16

many RNs return to school and pursue a BSN degree (T/F)

Answer 16

true

Question 17

how do universities respond to students with a different bachelor’s degree making a career change to nursing?

Answer 17

offering a basic baccalaureate education or fast-track MSN program

Question 18

what are accelerated MSN programs for individuals with a different bachelor’s degree called?

Answer 18

generic master’s degree program

Question 19

distance learning programs regarding advanced degrees

Answer 19

advanced degree programs are at the forefront of developing online programs

Question 20

define accreditation

Answer 20

it is the voluntary review process of educational programs (schools) by a professional organization

(ACEN & CCNE)

Question 21

why is accreditation of nursing schools/programs important?

Answer 21

ensure the quality and standards and protect the education and profession of nurses

Question 22

what is a Master’s Education for?

Answer 22

prepare people with advanced nursing knowledge and clinical practice skills in a specialized area of practice

Question 23

what are the entrance requirements to master’s programs?

Answer 23

BSN, RN licensure, completion of Graduate Record Examination (or other aptitude test), GPA 3.0 undergrad, recent RN work experience related to their chosen specialization

Question 24

what does a Doctoral Education entail?

Answer 24

prepares nurses to become faculty members in universities, administrators of nursing schools or large medical centers, researchers, and advanced practitioners

(PhD/ DNP)

Question 25

what is a DNP degree designed for?

Answer 25

replace the master’s degree

and for nurses who wish to practice in advanced roles like NP or nurse-midwife

Question 26

how does DNP help other healthcare professions?

Answer 26

mitigates shortage of PCPs

Question 27

what is certification?

Answer 27

validation of high level of knowledge and proficiency in a specialization

Question 28

what is licensure?

Answer 28

refers to state regulation of the practice of nursing; it ensures public safety by assessing basic and continuing competence

Question 29

what are the benefits of being a certified, licensed nurse?

Answer 29

broader scope of practice, wider employment opportunities, greater earning potential, validation of skills and knowledge

Question 30

what does IOM identify as major problems in professional health education?

Answer 30

1) not being educated to care for diverse populations
2) not being prepared to work in teams
3) not being educated in consistently using expanding scientific evidence (emphasize evidence-based practice)
4) there is little opportunity to learn how to identify root causes of error in healthcare delivery systems
5) not being provided basic knowledge on informatics