Ch 7 Nurse Education

Question 1

Length of preparation of a baccalaureate nurse?

Answer 1

4-5 years in length (120-140 credits) and emphasizes courses in liberal arts, scenes, humanities. 1/2 - 2/3 of non nursing curriculum.

Question 2

What is an external degree program?

Answer 2

nontraditional program that allowed a student to gain credit, meet external degree requirements, and obtain a degree from a degree-granting institution without attending face-to-face classes. Ex. Nursing online schools, accredited by either ACEN or CCNE… University of Phoenix

Question 3

Proprietary Nursing Schools

Answer 3

For-profit schools that meet different requirements for each state’s nursing board.

Question 4

Certification defined?

Answer 4

Voluntary process by which a nongovernmental agency or assoc. certifies that an individual licensed to practice a profession has a certain predetermined standards specified by that profession for specialty practice.

Question 5

Nursing License

Answer 5

recognized as indicating minimum competency

Question 6

Nursing Certification

Answer 6

indicates preparation beyond the minimum level.

Question 7

Accreditation

Answer 7

Often confused with certification. Defined as “a process by which a voluntary, nongovernmental agency or organization approves and grants status to institutions or programs (not individuals) that meet predetermined standards or outcomes.”

Question 8

3 Trends affecting the future of nursing education through next decade

Answer 8

Aging of nurse faculty population, increasing number of part-time faculty, Large number of nursing faculty who are not prepared at the doctoral level.

Question 9

3 Trends affecting the future of nursing education through next decade

Answer 9

Aging of nurse faculty population, increasing number of part-time faculty, Large number of nursing faculty who are not prepared at the doctoral level.