The New AACN Core Competencies: Basics

Question 1

How does AACN (2021) describe concepts for nursing practice that are part of the new essentials?

Accepted Answer

A way to organize important knowledge abstractly, Found throughout nursing literature, Woven through and as important as the domains

Question 2

What are the broad areas in which nurses need to be competent [aka domains] (AACN, 2021)?

Accepted Answer

Quality and safety, nursing professionalism, and leadership, Care that is centered on the client or person and population health, Knowledge from & of the nursing discipline and nursing scholarship, Systems-based practice, healthcare informatics, and collaboration

Question 3

Choose the Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 8: Informatics-Healthcare Technologies (AACN, 2021).

Accepted Answer

Explain how data entered on 1 patient impacts public/population health data, Deliver care using remote technology, Demonstrate ethical use of social networking applications, Demonstrate appropriate use of health information literacy assessments...

Question 4

According to AACN (2021), what are the spheres of care in which nurses practice?

Accepted Answer

Restorative and regenerative care, Disease prevention and health promotion, Chronic disease care, hospice, and palliative care

Question 5

Choose Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Elicit perspectives of team members to inform person-centered decisions, Delegate work to team members based on their role and competency, Engage in constructive communication to facilitate conflict management

Question 6

Choose the Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 9: Professionalism (AACN, 2021).

Accepted Answer

Integrate core principles of social justice and human rights into practice, Demonstrate adherence to a culture of civility, Change behavior based on self and situational awareness, Demonstrate emotional intelligence

Question 7

What programs does AACN (2021) align with advanced level for professional nurses?

Accepted Answer

Doctoral nursing programs, Advance nursing practice roles, Nursing practice specialities

Question 8

Choose the Level 1 sub-competency for Domain 10: Leadership Development (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Manage conflict between personal and professional responsibilities

Question 9

Choose the Level 2 sub-competency for Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 1.

Accepted Answer

Apply a systematic and defendable approach to nursing practice decisions

Question 10

Choose the Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 5: Quality and Safety. (The rest are Level 1 from other domains.)

Accepted Answer

Describe the factors that create a culture of safety, Interpret benchmark & unit outcome data to inform...microsystem practice

Question 11

What are some trends, values, and issues (design influencers) incorporated into the core competencies (AACN, 2021)?

Accepted Answer

Engagement and experience, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Lifelong learning

Question 12

Choose the Level 1 sub-competency for Domain 2: Person-Centered Care (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate emotional intelligence in communications

Question 13

How does AACN (2021) recommend educators to implement the new essentials?

Accepted Answer

Allow students exposure to competencies in many contexts, Create a matching plan for student assessment, Using scaffolding, integrate into current curriculum

Question 14

Choose the Level 2 sub-competencies for Domain 7: Systems-Based Practice (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 1.

Accepted Answer

Analyze relevant internal& external factors that drive costs/ reimbursement, Manage change to sustain system effectiveness

Question 15

Choose the Level 1 sub-competency for Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate ethical decision-making

Question 16

Choose Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 4: Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Evaluate appropriateness and strength of the evidence, Participate in the evaluation of outcomes & their practice implications

Question 17

Choose the Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 7: Systems- Based Practice (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Recognize the impact of health disparities and SDoH on care outcomes, Incorporate considerations of efficiency, value, & cost in providing care

Question 18

Choose Level 1 sub-competencies for Domain 3: Population Health (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 2.

Accepted Answer

Describe the health/safety hazards of emergencies & public health disasters, Assess the priorities of the community and/or affected population

Question 19

What programs does AACN (2021) align with entry level for professional nurses? Which sub-competencies?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 sub-competencies, Entry-level masters programs, Pre- and post-licensure programs

Question 20

What are some characteristics of competency-based education as described by AACN (2021)?

Accepted Answer

Learner-focused, transferable, and observable

Question 21

Which of the following are important aspects of competency-based education (AACN, 2021)?

Accepted Answer

Learning is an active process & KSAs can be transferred to new settings, Expectations are clear & learning can be reliably demonstrated, Students are accountable for their learning and are self-reflective

Question 22

Choose the Level 2 sub-competency for Domain 2: Person-Centered Care (AACN, 2021). The rest are Level 1.

Accepted Answer

Design evidence-based person-centered educational materials

The New AACN Core Competencies: Basics

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The New AACN Core Competencies: Basics

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