Exam 2: Academic Progression

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

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 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:

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

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:

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 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?

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.)

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 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?

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

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:

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

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 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 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.)