NURS2602 Exam 1

(sm)=self made, this is not directly on her study guide but I thought it was important/related context in the book. (slides)=on the slides.

Why is licensure important for nursing?

Licensure is needed to actually PRACTICE nursing and work directly with patients….

It is necessary to regulate nursing licensure laws bc they ensure that nurse individuals achieved the necessary education, experience, and competencies needed to practice nursing. (nursing activities are complex, req specialized knowledge, skills, and decision making!)

What is a crime in nursing?

What is unethical in nursing?

What is unsafe in nursing?

Acts that are a crime, unethical, or unsafe can result in ______, such as fines, reprimands, revocation/removal of a license, or restrictions. (sm)

disciplinary action

Contrast licensure vs certification. (sm, i feel like she rlly emphasized knowing the difference in class)

Licensure: needed to PRACTICE a profession (meaning needed to have direct contact with patients)

Certification: when a professional organization recognizes an individual’s competence (they have met qualifications and standards in a specific area)

Define credentials and accreditation. (sm)

Credentials: state whether qualifications and standards have been met (either in an individual or an organization)

Accreditation: a professional/governmental body gives approval, telling the public that the judged healthcare organization is actually following standards and practices quality improvement.

___ is a way that students, families, government officials, and the press know that an institution or program provides a quality education.

(T/F) The public and employers often ONLY accept academic degrees and certificates if the educational institution is accredited.

(sm)

Accreditation; T

(slide) How is education related to licensure? (Go over the history of education and licensure requirements back then for nursing practice.)

Early laws of the Nurse Practice Act said that as long as an individual graduates from a nursing school, they could practice nursing even without a license.

Later, there was a MANDATORY LICENSE so that individuals must graduate from nursing school, pass a standardized exam, and get a license to practice.

What is the Nurse Practice Act? (sm) Who regulates this?

the set of laws that regulate the practice of nursing; this is regulated by ANA.

(slide) How is education related to certification?

(slide) Go over the timeline of the history of licensure in Nursing. …also box 3.1 in book

(slide) Which professional organization decides a nurse’s scope of practice?

• They also establish standards for licensure, renew licenses, regulates specialty practice, approving nursing education, establishes standards for nursing programs

State Board of Nursing (BRN)

(slide) Which professional organization makes NCLEX questions?

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN)

(slide) What is the relationship between scope of practice, education level, and credentials?

As education level and credentials increase, scope of practice also increases.

Is the NCLEX-RN an exam for licensure or certification? (sm)

licensure

(slide) What was the influence of religion on early nursing?

How did Florence Nightingale contribute to nursing?

(slide) Describe military influence on nursing.

(slide) Describe the early image of nursing.

(slide) What is the difference between profession vs professional? Provide examples.

Go over the timeline of nursing history events. (she said we don’t need to memorize dates but i have a feeling we should know the order since she drew it in a timeline)

(practice drawing it out or verbalizing it) see answer key:

(slide) Nursing tradition vs professional images. Describe traditions like the nursing pin, cap, uniform, and ceremonies. What professional images are needed to attract more qualified candidates to the nursing profession?

(slide) A. What is competency and why is it important? B. Who determines nursing competencies?

A. integrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors required for a nurse to practice safely and effectively

B. AACN

SMART goals (stands for…)

• Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based

How do you obtain a nursing license? Hint: There are 2 main procedures… (sm)

1) Licensure by examination, meaning ………….

2) Licensure by endorsement,

………..