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madam-professor

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In 2010, the Quality and Affordable Care Act was passed, beginning the process of providing health coverage for all legal residents of the United States. This legislation has numerous ramifications for nurses, including
 
  A) the replacement of most general practice physicians with nurse practitioners.
  B) the creation of incentives for advanced practice nursing education.
  C) the creation of a common scope of practice for practical (vocational) nurses and registered
  nurses.
  D) the establishment of mandatory overtime for nurses in acute care settings.

Question 2

A nursing student has expressed exasperation at the bewildering number and variety of nursing organizations that exist in the United States. Why are there so many nursing organizations?
 
  A) The nursing profession itself is large, diverse, and complex.
  B) Nursing has long been defined by competing political interests.
  C) Nursing is governed by a combination of local, state, and federal laws.
  D) The nursing profession has traditionally been influenced by the interests of other political
  organizations.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The Quality and Affordable Care Act creates incentives for nurses to seek advanced
education. This legislation does not create a uniform scope of practice for PNs and RNs or
advocate the elimination of general practice physicians. As well, the act does not establish
mandatory overtime for nurses.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The existence of a large number of diverse organizations for nurses is, in many
ways, a reflection of nursing itself. The profession offers a wide variety of employment
opportunities to its members, with distinct and varied contributions and interests in healthcare.
When nurses become committed to a particular specialty group, they have a tendency to want to
advance the purposes and interests of the people working in that area. This variety and diversity
is reflected in the number of nursing organizations. It is not necessarily a result of competition,
outside influences, or the variety of legislation that affects nursing practice.



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