Exam 2: Pathways of Nursing Education

A faculty member explains to students that one concern of the American Nurses Association's 1965 position statement designating the baccalaureate degree (BSN)as the educational entry point for nursing is that

A nursing dean oversees a BSN program that is taught partially online.In evaluating program effectiveness and sustainability,the dean should pay special attention to the (Select all that apply. )

A nurse is discussing certification with a coworker and explains that goals of the certification process include (Select all that apply. )

A member of a state board of nursing explains to senior nursing students that liberal arts,communication,and health care policy are all appropriate subjects for study in a BSN program because

In analyzing trends within the profession that are correlated to the rise in baccalaureate nursing (BSN)programs,the nurse historian would outline that

An advanced-degree nurse working in a hospital is responsible for evaluating and synthesizing new knowledge and applying it to the population with whom he or she works.Other nurses recognize that this nurse probably has which degree?

A potential nursing student is worried about the cost of attending a baccalaureate degree program.After examining the available options,the student would conclude that which of the following is probably the best route for an affordable education?

A registered nurse is considering doctoral programs but is concerned with accessibility.Which type of program is probably most accessible to this RN?

A nursing dean wants to recruit students who more closely match demographic trends.In planning activities with the marketing department,the dean should plan activities to attract (Select all that apply. )

A university nursing dean is particularly interested in attracting more male students.What action by the dean would most likely result in the best outcome for this goal?

A nursing dean in a baccalaureate nursing (BSN)program wishes to create a program that meets the needs of multiple and diverse students,responds to current trends,and increases enrollment.What modification to the existing program would best meet this goal?

An analysis of the three major types of basic nursing education would reveal to the student that the biggest difference in programs is that

A nurse practicing in a specialty area wishes to be recognized for the specialized skill set and knowledge obtained in order to be an effective member of the health care team serving that particular patient population.The nurse would best complete this goal by

In evaluating the success of a clinical nurse leader (CNL)program,a nursing dean would determine that program goals had been met when graduates were able to successfully (Select all that apply. )

A hospital-based nursing administrator is responsible for the diploma nursing program affiliated with that hospital.In deciding to keep the program open,the administrator develops changes that address a major historical concern with this type of program.In doing so,the administrator would most likely

A high school guidance counselor is working with a student who wants to attend a baccalaureate nursing school.The counselor explains that the main considerations when choosing a nursing program are (Select all that apply. )

A panel of nursing deans and faculty has met to discuss increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in a mostly rural state.What collaborative project could the panel design that would be best for meeting this goal?

A potential nursing student is evaluating a local hospital-based diploma program.The student favors this program because several relatives are alumni.In helping the student critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this program,what information does the high school guidance counselor offer? (Select all that apply. )

To discriminate between the two major branches of doctoral education for nurses,the aspiring student would classify the differences between them as primarily

When analyzing the development of nursing education for a research paper,the nursing student notes that certain factors have been important contributors to the current system of nursing education in this country,including (Select all that apply. )