Author Question: Which nursing organizations are responsible for providing continuing education, establishing ... (Read 65 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which nursing organizations are responsible for providing continuing education, establishing practice standards, and offering certification examinations for their members?

a. Councils of nurse educators
b. National specialty organizations
c. State boards of nursing
d. State nurses associations

Question 2

A nurse practicing in a specialty area wishes to be recognized for the specialized skill set and knowledge obtained in order to be an effective member of the health care team serving that particular patient population.

The nurse would best complete this goal by
a. completing a rigorous continuing education program.
b. gaining admission to a graduate nursing degree program
c. obtaining a secondary license in that area of practice.
d. passing the certification examination in that particular specialty.

SAUXC · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
National specialty organizations, such as the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, arose in response to the developing nursing specialties; these organizations offer continuing education, practice standards, and certification exams for their members.
Organizations that consist of nurse educators would be primarily concerned with nursing education.
State boards of nursing are charged with the legal oversight of nursing in their respective states.
State nurses associations are often lobbying and marketing organizations for nursing within a specific state and act as the state arms of the American Nurses Association.

Answer to Question 2

D
Certification by specialty nursing organizations recognizes the knowledge and clinical practices associated with high-quality practice in a specialty area of nursing.
Continuing education is vital and is required to maintain nursing licensure, but it will not ensure public and professional recognition for proficiency in a specialty area.
Gaining admission to a graduate degree program is admirable, but it will not reward current knowledge and skill with recognition. A higher degree focuses on attainment of new knowledge.
There are no secondary licenses.