Author Question: Which organization published a 1965 position paper that identified associate degree nurses as ... (Read 38 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which organization published a 1965 position paper that identified associate degree nurses as technical nurses?

1. The American Medical Association
2. The American Nurses Association
3. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
4. The National League for Nursing

Question 2

Which societal changes have promoted the nurse's return to school and further education? (Select all that apply.)

1. Patients have increasingly more complex and varied health needs.
2. Previously unknown diseases are being identified.
3. New technologies are being developed that require continual knowledge updates.
4. Patients are staying longer in the hospital.
5. There is a relative increase in the number of children in the population.

amy.lauersdorf90 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

In 1965, the American Nurses Association published a position paper on education of nurses that differentiated nurses with baccalaureate degrees and nurses with associate degrees as professional and technical nurses. The other organizations listed did not publish such papers.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Changes in society have placed new demands on nurses. The population is aging and these older patients have more complex and varied health problems. New diseases related to social and environmental problems are being identified. Scientific discoveries and new technologies require the nurse to continually update his or her knowledge base in order to provide safe and competent care. Patients are going home from the hospital earlier (not staying longer), so much more care is being provided in community and outpatient settings. The population is aging so there is not a relative increase in the number of children in the population.