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piesebel · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Linda Richards is an American nursing leader who was a lifelong learner and also taught and founded nursing schools. What was the most important contribution that Richards provided the profession of nursing?

A) Hundreds of nurses became a nurse because of her example.
B) Her system of client record keeping remains the basis for our health care system today.
C) She consulted at hospitals to improve their health care system.
D) She traveled across the United States and consulted to improve nursing schools.

Question 2

The nursing student is preparing for future career needs as a licensed practical/vocational nurse with a focus in gerontology. The student researched a multiple professional organizations.

Which information did the student discover about these organizations? Select all that apply.
A) NAPNE offers certifications in intravenous medications and gerontology nursing.
B) NFLPN offers needed gerontology certification.
C) NAPNE includes continuing education as part of the membership fee.
D) Both NFLPN and NAPNE offer continuing education, but NFLPN includes it in the membership fee.
E) NAPNE offers the Online Journal of Practical Nursing, which will be helpful in staying up to date with nursing.
F) NFLPN offers the Online Journal of Practical Nursing, which will be helpful in staying up to date with nursing.

abro1885 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The most important contribution is the one that is most lasting and most encompassing, and Linda Richards developed a system of record keeping that is still used in health care systems today across the country. All of the other listed contributions are activities that all nurses should exhibit to help further the profession of nursing.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Membership in NFLPN will provide the opportunity to obtain certification in gerontology and take continuing education courses as part of the membership fee. NAPNE offers a low annual membership fee, but additionally charges for continuing education courses, and provides the journal online to help stay up to date with current practice, but does not offer certification. NFLPN also has an honor society for student nurses.