The administrators of a large, university hospital have expressed ...

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The administrators of a large, university hospital have expressed a commitment to differentiated nursing practice. Which of the following most clearly exemplifies differentiated practice?
 
  A) Each nurse performs a role that is commensurate with his or her education and experience
  level.
  B) Each nurse in the hospital is expected to provide competent care in a variety of different
  settings.
  C) Nurses demonstrate evidence of continuing education in two or more different specialties.
  D) Each nurse in the hospital possesses an ADN or baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Question 2

. Nurse. L. provides care in a state that has mandatory continuing education requirements for nurses. What are the consequences of this policy for Nurse L.?
 
  A) Nurse L. must demonstrate a commitment to making practice improvements.
  B) Nurse L. must have a baccalaureate degree in order to provide professional nursing care.
  C) Nurse L. is obliged to update her diploma to an associate degree.
  D) Nurse L. must demonstrate continuing education for license renewal.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Differentiated nursing practice can be defined as the practice of structuring nursing
roles on the basis of education, experience, and competence. It does not necessarily specify the
provision of care in diverse settings, evidence of continuing education, or the possession of a
nursing degree.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Mandatory continuing education affects licensure, meaning that any nurse renewing
a license in a state requiring (mandating) continuing education will have to satisfy that
requirement. However, this does not necessarily mean that a nurse must update his or her
degree or diploma or undertake practice improvements.

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