A nurse is considering additional education to become a nurse ...

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A nurse is considering additional education to become a nurse researcher. To prepare for this role the nurse is reviewing the evolution of research in nursing. In which order should the nurse review this information? Put these events in chronological orde
 
  Put these events in chronological order, starting with the earliest (1) and proceeding to the most recent (4):
  1. Centers for nursing research established
  2. Research focused on the study of nursing education
  3. Early stage of development
  4. Studies focused on the knowledge behind nursing practice
  5. Research focused on practice-related issues

Question 2

The ANA's proposal for entry level for professional practice initiated debate among nurses. Which nurse would be at greatest risk if the ANA proposal were implemented?
 
  1. An RN with an associate degree who has a head nurse position
  2. An RN with a BSN who is a staff nurse
  3. An RN with a diploma who works overtime
  4. An RN with an associate degree who is currently in school

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Increasing research in nursing is contributing to nursing practice. In the 1940s, nursing research was at a very early stage of development. In the 1950s, increased federal funding and professional support helped establish centers for nursing research. Most early research was directed at the study of nursing education. In the 1960s, studies were often related to the nature of the knowledge base underlying nursing practice. Since the 1970s, nursing research has focused on practice-related issues.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: According to the ANA's proposal, only the baccalaureate graduate would be licensed under the legal title registered nurse. The graduate with an associate degree or diploma would be considered an associate nurse. If the ANA proposal were implemented, nurses who are currently licensed and educated in associate degree or diploma programs would have to be considered under a grandfather clause, provided that their performance met established standards. If an institution required a minimum of a baccalaureate degree for the position of head nurse, an RN who was currently employed as a head nurse but who did not hold a baccalaureate degree would have no guarantee of retaining that position.