Question 1
A medical technician working in a physician's office routinely refers to herself as a nurse. Which type of licensure protects that title as well as the professional actions associated with nursing?
◦ Mandatory
◦ Institutional
◦ Transitional
◦ Permissive
Question 2
A nurse executive has requested that additional budgetary funds be allocated to support staff seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing or specialty certification. Which information should this nurse executive provide during discussions of this funding?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ "Research shows decreased morbidity and mortality of patients when nurses' educational status is beyond minimum licensure attainment."
◦ "Practical experience alone is the basis for improved patient outcomes."
◦ "If our nursing staff is educated at a higher level and are certified we will see fewer lawsuits for negligence and malpractice."
◦ Higher failure-to-rescue rates
◦ "Education at the BSN level, when coupled with specialty certification, has been shown to reduce adverse patient outcomes."
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Attributed to Kojo Bonsu Final of an Okyeame Poma (SPEAKER'S STAFF)