Chapter 9 Graduate studies Flashcards
Qualifications and Abilities of a Professional Nurse
Give 3 Professional Preparation:
The professional nurse must:
1) Have a license to practice nursing in the country;
2) Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; and
3) Be physically and mentally fit.
The personal qualities and professional proficiencies of a nurse include 8:
1) Interest and WILLINGNESS to work and learn with individuals/groups in a variety of settings;
2) A warm personality and CONCERN for people;
3) RESOURCEFULNESS and creativity as well as a well-balanced emotional condition;
4) Capacity and ABILITY to work cooperatively with others;
5) INITIATIVE to improve self and service;
6) COMPETENCE in performing work through the use of nursing process;
7) DECISION-MAKING SKILL, communicating and relating with others and being research oriented; and
8) ACTIVE PARTICIPATION in issues confronting nurses and nursing
What does the concept of “Professional Adjustment” primarily focus on?
Answer: Growth of the whole person
Professional Adjustment
-Growth of the whole person in the development of his capabilities to make him fit to assume his position.
How does “Professional Adjustment” contribute to the preparation of a Student Nurse?
Developing capabilities for professional and social life
Professional Adjustment
-Preparation of a Student Nurse for the responsibilities of professional and social life (participate in the community), by developing capabilities in a way that would make her fit for the practice in nursing.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION FOR NURSING
What is the major purpose of Graduate Education in Nursing?
Answer: Advancement of nursing theory and science
Major purpose
-Prepare nurses in improving nursing care through ADVANCEMENT of nursing theory and science.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION FOR NURSING
What is the typical duration of a Master’s Degree Program in Nursing?
Answer: 1 ½ to 2 years
What is a distinctive feature of a Master’s Degree Program in Nursing?
Answer: Emphasis on clinical specialization and role development
Rationale: A Master’s Degree Program in Nursing typically emphasizes both clinical specialization and role development.
What positions can individuals with a Doctoral Degree in Nursing be prepared for?
Answer:Various positions such as administrators of nursing colleges, nursing research specialists, consultants of nursing services, nursing education programs, or hospital services.
Rationale: A Doctoral Degree in Nursing prepares individuals for various leadership positions in nursing, including administration, research, and education.
What are the titles commonly awarded for completing a Doctoral Degree Program in Nursing?
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS), Nursing Doctorate (ND)
