A nursing dean oversees a BSN program that is taught partially ...

[Wadzanai]

A nursing dean oversees a BSN program that is taught partially online. In evaluating program effectiveness and sustainability, the dean should pay special attention to the (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. effect of online learning on the process of professional socialization.
  b. comparison of online graduates' NCLEX-RN pass rates with traditional BSN pass rates.
  c. consequences of distance education on availability of financial aid.
  d. correlation of online learning strategies with students' learning needs.
  e. impact of distance technology needs on donor willingness to contribute.

Question 2

A new nurse is friendly and talkative and often tells her patients about her personal life as a way to make friends with them. The manager is counseling her because of recent complaints from these patients that she is unprofessional.
 
  Which statement by the manager best summarizes the problem?
  a. Be careful about sharing information; patients can use it against you.
  b. It is unprofessional to divulge any personal information to your patients.
  c. Personal disclosure can be helpful only if it is in the patient's best interest.
  d. You are not here to make friends with patients; you are a professional nurse.

[kiamars2010]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Professional socialization can be profoundly affected by distance technology and should be evaluated during reviews of program effectiveness. Socialization into the professional role is vital to maintain ethical and moral standards.
A comparison of board pass rates will allow evaluation of the effectiveness of both program types.
Students' ability to obtain financial aid may be affected by distance education, particularly when looking for work-study positions, tutoring, and assistantships.
Matching student learning needs with online teaching styles to create effective learning environments would be another area to evaluate.
Donations, although important, would be a secondary consideration. Not all donors designate their contributions to specific needs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Personal information can be shared with patients, but remember that the focus of all professional interactions is the patient; share only that which will be beneficial to the patient.
It might be unprofessional to divulge personal information with patients in some cases, but this is not the reason to be cautious about sharing personal information.
Selective sharing of personal information can help the nurse and patient bond and might give patients information that helps them resolve an issue.
Telling the nurse that he or she is not here to make friends is a very cold response and does not get to the heart of the problem.