NSG 310 Topic 3

A prospective student is interested in becoming a nurse, and is meeting an academic advisor. The student is looking for a program that is low cost, with evening study opportunities and of shorter duration. Which nursing entry program would the advisor suggest?

• The associate degree program

• The baccalaureate degree program

• RN to BSN program

• The diploma program

The nurse professor is giving an education on associate degree education. Which statement by a student indicates that the teaching has been effective?

• “Upon graduation, students are considered LPNs.”

• “Associate degree programs are 4 years in length.”

• “Students must go through a BSN program to take the NCLEX RN.”

• “Associate degree nursing education is the newest form of basic preparation for RN practice.”

A prospective nursing student is considering different nursing schools. Which consideration about the accreditation status of a school is important to keep in mind?

• Accreditation schools cost more, with no added benefit.

• Nurses who graduate from accredited schools are paid more.

• Qualifying for certain loans often requires being enrolled in an accredited program.

• Nurses can be accepted into any graduate program, regardless of accreditation status.

Which statement by the nurse, regarding entrance into a master’s degree program in nursing, shows that further education is needed?

• “Students typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.”

• “The student may enter with an associate’s degree.”

• “The student is typically licensed as an RN.”

• “Students typically work as RNs prior to enrolling.”

The nurse is considering enrolling in a distance learning program. Which question would the nurse consider before enrolling? (Select all that apply.)

• Do I have the self-discipline to keep up with the coursework?

• Would I learn better working alone?

• Do I learn better in a group setting?

• What technology is needed for success?

• What is the minimal amount of work that I have to do to pass?

The student is attending a lecture on biases. Which statement indicates that further education is needed?

• “I don’t need to worry about biases.”

• “Nurses need to discuss biases with peers, faculty or mentors.”

• “Unexamined biases are more likely to influence behaviors than examined ones.”

• “Nurses need to be aware of their biases.”

The nursing instructor is planning assignments for a group of nursing students. Which characteristic would the nurse expect from students in Benner’s novice stage?

• Student who relies rigidly on rules

• Marginally competent performance

• Base their actions on theory and principles, but have difficulty establishing priorities

• Are able to think abstractly and analytically

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill client in the hospital. Which action shows that the nurse is in Benner’s expert practitioner stage, or stage IV?

• “Suggests that the patient’s wife bring the family dog for a visit.”

• “Does not allow extra visitors in the client’s room.”

• “Has difficulty establishing priorities.”

• “Relies rigidly on the rules.”

A group of nursing students are listening to a lecture on nursing history and the many definitions of nursing. Which statement by a student indicates that the teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)

• “Having a definition clarifies the functions of nursing.”

• “A definition guides educational preparation of nurses.”

• “Giving nursing a clear definition encourages higher wages.”

• “A definition clarifies the purpose of nursing.”

• “A definition establishes boundaries.”

A nursing student is learning about Benner’s stages of clinical competence. Which behavior is most characteristic of a nurse in the advanced beginner stage?

• Struggles to apply theoretical knowledge

• Has expert-level decision making

• Recognizes recurring meaningful components in clinical situations

• Relies solely on intuition