Ch 1 - Nursing in the US + Practice Settings

Question 1

which group of healthcare providers has the highest number in the US?

Answer 1

Registered Nurses

Question 2

what is the age group that accounts for the highest number of nurses?

Answer 2

younger than 50

Question 3

what are the 2 nursing positions that many nurses undertake?

Answer 3

full-time and second nursing position

Question 4

what is the percentage of male nurses?

Answer 4

7%

Question 5

which gender is more likely to have a BSN and overrepresented in advanced practices?

Answer 5

males

Question 6

the rate of aging of nurses has slowed (T/F)

Answer 6

true

Question 7

which age has an increased number of working RNs?

Answer 7

under 30

Question 8

what is the young population of nurses accounted by?

Answer 8

increased number of BSN graduates who are actually college-aged

Question 9

what is the avg age of BSN grads?

Answer 9

28 years old

Question 10

why are older nurses more likely to remain in the workforce?

Answer 10

they are protected from layoffs and downsizing experienced in other positions (there is always going to be a need for nurses)

Question 11

with which ethnic group is seen the largest amount of disparity in the nursing field?

Answer 11

Hispanics

Question 12

which group exceeds representation in the field?

Answer 12

Asians and Native Hawaiians

Question 13

definition of entry level

Answer 13

the basic education to become a nurse

Question 14

what are the requirements to be able to take the NCLEX?

Answer 14

1) 4-year BSN program

2) 2-year ADN

3) nursing diploma–awarded after successful completion of a hospital-based program (takes 3 yrs to complete)

Question 15

what is a fact about the number of diploma programs

Answer 15

steady decline

Question 16

majority of nurses get their entry level where?

Answer 16

ADN programs

Question 17

many ADN-prepared RNs return to school and earn BSN (T/F)

Answer 17

True

Question 18

55% of RNs have BSN or higher degrees (T/F)

Answer 18

True

Question 19

how did the US mitigate the nursing shortage?

Answer 19

recruitment of foreign-educated nurses

Question 20

what is a push factor for nursing migration?

Answer 20

poor compensation and working conditions

Question 21

what is a pull factor for nursing migration?

Answer 21

better quality of life, personal safety, and professional incentives

Question 22

what is the most common setting for nurses?

Answer 22

hospital

Question 23

where do nurses practice?

Answer 23

clinics, community-based facilities, medical offices, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term settings

Question 24

what are nurse and physician-based practices, free-standing emergency and surgical centers called?

Answer 24

ambulatory settings

Question 25

what is another name for nursing homes?

Answer 25

extended care

Question 26

what jobs are nurses with advanced degrees more likely to have?

Answer 26

researchers, educators, and administrators

Question 27

who are the advanced practice nurses?

Answer 27

NP, clinical nurse specialist, mid-wives, certified RN anesthetist

Question 28

nursing in communities

Answer 28

community health nurses may work for the govt or private agencies in * ambulatory clinics * health departments * hospices * homes * other community-based settings

Question 29

what are the roles of community health nurses?

Answer 29

provide immunizations, health screenings, disease prevention, health promotion

Question 30

nursing in medical offices

Answer 30

they work with physicians, NPs, patients they perform health assessments, review medications, draw blood, administer meds, and provide health teaching

Question 31

nursing in the workplace

Answer 31

they are called *occupational and environmental health nurses* and provide basic health care services, health education, screenings, and emergency treatment to employees in the workplace

Question 32

OHNs are recommended to have which degree?

Answer 32

BSN

Question 33

nursing in the Armed Forces

Answer 33

they practice both during peacetime and wartime–and on active duty or reserve

Question 34

military nurses often have a broader range of responsibilities than civilian nurses

Answer 34

this is due to the demands of nursing on an aircraft, the field, or ship

Question 35

nursing in schools

Answer 35

school nursing ensures the well-being and academic success of students

Question 36

nursing informatics

Answer 36

assist in the implementation of adopting EHRs

Question 37

what are the 3 stages of approach to adopting EHRs *meaningful use*

Answer 37

1) basic EHR use, data sharing and protection of pt privacy 2) use EHR to advance clinical processes 3) improved population health wit the use of data to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes