NURS104 Exam 2

A variety of initiatives to ensure nurses' knowledge, skills, and expertise beyond initial licensure

Increasing use of technology and informatics in education and practice

Primary purpose of nursing licensure is to protect other RNs

Innovative distance mobility program; provides degree programs for adult learners

Proposes expert nurses develop skills/understanding of patient care over time through proper edu. background

Statute in each state and territory that regulates the practice of nursing

Compilation of data that define, describe, &logically relate info that explains past nursing &predict future trends

Voluntary process where schools of nursing are approved to conduct nursing education programs

Educational requirements imposed by individual states for renewal of a license

Nurses who want to practice in other countries contact the

Certification in the process where nurses are recognized for advanced education and competence

Permissive nursing licensure was voluntary and didn't require nurses to become registered

"Caring is essence of nursing"; holistic outlook

Appointed board within each state charged with responsibility to administer to nurse practice act of that state

1st comprehensive source of licensure statistics for U.S. & territories; electronic information system

Length 2-3 years; purpose and scope: basic RN positions; hospital and agency care

More qualified researchers, widespread availability of computers for data collection, studies were qualitative

Legal title for nurses prepared by education and competence to perform independent practice

Process of systematically finding, appraising, and using research findings as the basic for clinical practice

APRN Compact allows adv. practice RN to hold one multi-state license with privilege to practice in other compact states

Facilitates interstate practice, telehealth programs, &movement of nurses to areas of shortages; NLC formed through this

A group of concepts that are associated because of their relevance to a common theme

A diagram or visual representation of concepts, conceptual models, or theory

Recognizes excellence in practice (advanced education and competence); awarded through non-governmental agencies

Associate degree in nursing (ADN) is 3 years; purpose and scope: basic technical care in RN position

Organization whose membership consists of nursing of each state or territory

Free innovative nurse licensure notification system; helps nurses track their license and discipline statues

The 5 steps of the scientific process are hypothesis, method, data collection, results, and evaluation

Proposition is a statement that proposes the relationship between and among concepts

The statutory process by which previously licensed persons are included without further action in revisions

Standardized evaluation based on objective demonstration of specific required competencies

Nursing research began with the work of Nightingale during the Crimean War

An idea or general impression; is the basic ingredients of theory

Professional organization that represents all RNs

Research-based recommendations stated as standards of practice, procedures, or decision algorithms

Teaching, administration, and curriculum were topics that dominated nursing research

Not necessary for these nurses to obtain a license in each jurisdiction they practice in; takes NCLEX-RN in one state

Brought increasing concern about health care reform; health care delivery issues (cost, quality, and access)

Renewal of licensure normally lasts for 2-3 years

BSN takes 2-4 years in length; purpose and scope is basic professional practice as RN

Collection/organization of data related to nursing and its components; purpose: provide a body of scientific knowledge

The progressive movement from one type or level of education to another; based on flexible, self-directed options

Nursing education was the focus of most research studies; student characteristics and satisfaction

Length 9-12 months; purpose & scope: basic technical bedside care (nursing homes, home care)

Criteria for Theory Acceptance includes inclusiveness, consistency, accuracy, relevance, fruitfulness, and simplicity

Values and beliefs of the discipline

Goal: restore the client's self-care capability; purposeful nursing intervention, self-care deficit model

Represents effort to promote ethical principles in the recruitment of international health personnel

Shifts in conditions and concerns that emerge from and influence various aspects of society

Original program whereby nurses licensed in one state seek licensure in another state w/o retaking exams

An independent agency pf the ANA that conducts certification exams an certifies advanced practice nurseo

Canons/standards of nursing description included: ventilation/warming, noise, variety, diet, and light