Ch 4 - Nursing Education + Continuing Education & Certification Flashcards
what are the 3 ways to prepare to becoming an RN?
1) hospital based diploma program
2) BSN program
3) associate degree
what is the reason for the decline of diploma programs?
there are more ADN and BSN programs
accreditation standards have made it difficult for diploma programs to attract qualified faculty
what is the main problem that graduates from diploma programs have?
hospitals are not part of the higher education system in the US
what has changed with diploma programs recently?
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
why do nurses need a BSN more so than a diploma?
it qualifies nursing as a profession and provide leadership in administration, teaching, and public health
where was the first BSN program established?
University of Minnesota
what is a BSN program based on?
science and humanities
what does the Brown Report recommend for nursing schools?
they must be placed in universities and colleges
and aim to recruit men and minorities
what does the ANA propose regarding BSN programs?
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
what is the minimum requirement for clinical faculty?
master’s
(doctorate if they want permanent, tenure-track faculty)
faculty qualifications in BSN programs are higher than other basic nursing programs (T/F)
true
what does the AACN say about nurses who graduated from BSN programs?
they are able to practice within complex health care systems and assume the following roles of providing and coordinating care
associate degree programs are:
the newest form of basic prep for RN practice that rose from post-WWII to mitigate nursing shortage
what makes ADN an appropriate choice for nursing?
accessibility of community colleges, low-tuition costs, part-time and evening class opportunities, shorter duration of programs
what are advanced degrees in nursing?
master’s and doctorate
many RNs return to school and pursue a BSN degree (T/F)
true
how do universities respond to students with a different bachelor’s degree making a career change to nursing?
offering a basic baccalaureate education or fast-track MSN program
what are accelerated MSN programs for individuals with a different bachelor’s degree called?
generic master’s degree program
distance learning programs regarding advanced degrees
advanced degree programs are at the forefront of developing online programs
define accreditation
it is the voluntary review process of educational programs (schools) by a professional organization
(ACEN & CCNE)
why is accreditation of nursing schools/programs important?
ensure the quality and standards and protect the education and profession of nurses
what is a Master’s Education for?
prepare people with advanced nursing knowledge and clinical practice skills in a specialized area of practice
what are the entrance requirements to master’s programs?
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
what does a Doctoral Education entail?
prepares nurses to become faculty members in universities, administrators of nursing schools or large medical centers, researchers, and advanced practitioners
(PhD/ DNP)
