Deck 2: Academic Progression

Question 1

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) ADN nurses lack the education in community health that other program graduates have.
B) BSN nurses are educated to work independently and enter leadership roles.
C) collegiate experiences in BSN programs ensure that graduates have a well-rounded education.
D) diploma graduates are trained to function under the supervision of a BSN nurse.

Answer 1

BSN nurses are educated to work independently and enter leadership roles.

Question 2

The student of nursing history learns what information about the advent of nursing education?

A) Baccalaureate programs caught on quickly after being started.
B) Collegiate forces advocated for early university education.
C) Early programs were patterned after the Nightingale model.
D) Physicians were against using any trained nurse in hospitals.

Answer 2

Early programs were patterned after the Nightingale model.

Question 3

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) Doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
B) Doctor of nursing science (DNSc)
C) Doctor of philosophy (PhD)
D) Nursing doctorate (ND)

Answer 3

Doctor of nursing practice (DNP)

Question 4

In comparing and contrasting licensed practical nursing (LPN)programs with associate degree (ADN)programs, the potential nursing student notices similarities between the two, including: (Select all that apply.)

A) both programs prepare graduates to be supervised by BSN nurses.
B) graduates of both programs are considered to be technical nurses.
C) licensure exams for graduates of both programs are interchangeable.
D) LPN and ADN programs offer similar college credit for coursework.
E) the programs both take a similar length of time to complete.

Question 5

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) Create an accelerated baccalaureate degree program.
B) Establish a "fast track" program for business leaders.
C) Partner with the local community college on seamless entry.
D) Recruit heavily among male-dominated occupations.

Question 6

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) arrange for faculty from the local college to teach science courses.
B) limit the hours students are expected to work in the hospital.
C) lower the tuition rate and apply for increased federal student grants.
D) require nursing faculty to be doctorally prepared to remain on staff.

Question 7

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) accessibility.
B) cost.
C) location.
D) program length.
E) quality.

Question 8

A prospective nursing student is researching nursing schools.One of the schools is fully accredited by the CCNE, has no history of adverse actions taken by its state board of nursing, and is staffed by faculty members who appear to be appropriately credentialed for their positions.What inference can the student make about this program?

A) CCNE accreditation is the only option for nursing school accreditation.
B) Faculty credentials have little bearing on the quality of nursing programs.
C) The findings ensure that the program meets at least minimal requirements.
D) This is a top-rated program whose graduates are ultimately successful.

Question 9

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

A) Clinical nurse leader program
B) Nursing doctorate (ND)program
C) Practice-focused program
D) Research-focused program

Question 10

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) demonstrate leadership in hospital nursing departments.
B) function effectively in an advanced specialty nursing role.
C) oversee care coordination of a distinct group of patients.
D) provide direct patient care in complex situations.
E) supervise ancillary and adjunctive nursing staff members.

Question 11

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:

A) completing a rigorous continuing education program.
B) gaining admission to a graduate nursing degree program.
C) obtaining a secondary license in that area of practice.
D) passing the certification examination in that particular specialty.

Question 12

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) diploma programs remain the most popular educational program for nurses.
B) it is difficult to monitor other programs for congruency with BSN programs.
C) multiple educational paths create confusion for the public and the profession.
D) some states are creating different licensure exams for different pathways.

Question 13

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

A) endorsing demonstrated knowledge.
B) enhancing nurses' professionalism.
C) helping boost pay scales for nursing.
D) providing for differentiated practice.
E) serving as a quality control activity.

Question 14

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) Attending an in-state government-sponsored institution
B) Investigating work-study options at all program types
C) Obtaining scholarships to attend a private institution
D) Working part time while attending nursing school

Question 15

A recent high school graduate wants to pursue registered nursing education in the local community.What type of program would this student most likely investigate?

A) Associate degree program
B) Baccalaureate degree program
C) Diploma program
D) Licensed practical nurse program

Question 16

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

A) cognate versus practice emphasis.
B) knowledge formulation versus utilization.
C) systems generation versus systems thinking.
D) tool generation versus tool application.

Question 17

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

A) degree inflation is contributing to the demand for BSN programs.
B) increased social status and pay correspond to education at the college level.
C) men in nursing demand an increase in BSN programs compared with other programs.
D) the rise in doctorally prepared nurses corresponds to an increase in BSN programs.

Question 18

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?

A) Allow RNs to validate community health nursing through volunteer work.
B) Bring faculty and classes to major hospitals employing non-BSN nurses.
C) Create seamless entry points and tracts for RN and second-degree students.
D) Find alternative times and days for classroom and clinical experiences.

Question 19

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) A summer-intensive program where students live and study at the university during the summer
B) A "weekend college" program offered every other weekend at the university for working RNs
C) An on-campus accelerated-track BSN program designed for the student who has a degree in another area
D) An online program with outlying clinical sites that are run jointly between the university and community colleges

Question 20

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:

A) a broad range of knowledge is important to work with educated consumers.
B) as nurses they will care for patients from increasingly diverse backgrounds.
C) physicians rely on the nursing staff to educate their patients on such issues.
D) they are prepared to assume entry-level leadership positions in various settings.

Question 21

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.)

A) Courses typically do not carry any college credit for transfer.
B) Diploma programs are not accredited by any national organization.
C) Short program duration leads to career entry sooner than other programs.
D) Students typically have strong clinical skills upon graduation.
E) Tuition in these programs is often the least expensive.

Question 22

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) effect of online learning on the process of professional socialization.
B) comparison of online graduates' NCLEX-RN pass rates with traditional BSN pass rates.
C) consequences of distance education on availability of financial aid.
D) correlation of online learning strategies with students' learning needs.
E) impact of distance technology needs on donor willingness to contribute.

Question 23

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) students with disabilities.
B) ethnic minorities.
C) men.
D) recent high school graduates.
E) underemployed groups.

Question 24

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.)

A) changing demographics.
B) cost of education.
C) historical events.
D) societal health care needs.
E) women's roles.