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burton19126

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The student nurse is using Pavalko's work to support the argument that nursing is a profession. Which criteria should this student investigate as related to nursing? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Relevance to social values
  2. A code of ethics
  3. Theory
  4. Individual identity
  5. Abstract knowledge

Question 2

Which statement regarding age trends of RNs is correct?
 
  1. The average age of persons holding RN licensure has remained the same for the last 10 years.
  2. The average age of male RN graduates is decreasing while the age for female RN graduates is increasing.
  3. The average age of RN graduates has increased.
  4. Overall, the average age of practicing RNs has decreased.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

Pavalko listed eight categories as criteria to determine whether an occupation is a profession. Those eight categories are: 1. work is based on a systematic body of theory and abstract knowledge; 2. work has social value; 3. work is a service to the public; 4. education is required for specialization; 5. Autonomy; 6. commitment to the profession; 7. group identity and subculture; and 8. a code of ethics.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

The average age of RNs has increased. In 2000, the average age of RNs was 45.2 years; in 2013, the average age of RNs had increased to 50 years. There is no information in the text regarding age as it applies to gender.


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