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itsmyluck · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A word or phrase used to convey the main thoughts in ideas, observations, and experiences is called a

a. concept.
b. construct.
c. proposition.
d. theory.

Question 2

A prospective nursing student is researching nursing schools.

One of the schools is fully accredited by the CCNE, has no history of adverse actions taken by its state board of nursing, and is staffed by faculty members who appear to be appropriately credentialed for their positions. What inference can the student make about this program?
a. CCNE accreditation is the only option for nursing school accreditation.
b. Faculty credentials have little bearing on the quality of nursing programs.
c. The findings ensure that the program meets at least minimal requirements.
d. This is a top-rated program whose graduates are ultimately successful.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
According to Fawcett (2005), a concept is a word or phrase that summarizes ideas, observations, and experiences (p. 4). The concept is the basic building block of a theory.
A construct is a working hypothesis or idea that is part of a bigger whole.
A proposition is another name for theoretical statements.
A theory is a statement or group of statements that describe, explain, or predict relationships among concepts.

Answer to Question 2

C
Students are protected from marginal programs by both regional and specialty accreditation and by approval of the program by state legal regulatory bodies, specifically state boards of nursing. Accreditation by specialty bodies means that programs at least meet, and may exceed, minimum standards.
Faculty qualifications are a vital component when assessing program quality.
Both the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) are approved by the Department of Education as official accreditations agencies.
The information described means that the school at least meets basic requirements; however, it does not help rank it. Perhaps a better measure of the rank of schools can be found in the percentage of first-time writers of the board examination who are successful over several years.