SCHOOL
This is the minimum education requirement to become a registered nurse in the United States
Associates Degree, 2 years. Many hospitals want nurses with Bachelors degrees (4 years), which UMMC offers.
This is the largest organ in the body.
Skin
As part of providing comprehensive care, nurses are responsible for correct administration of what to help patients get better.
Medications
This type of nurse provides direct care to patients such as monitoring health status, assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications, and coordinating plans with the care team.
Bedside Nurse
Which of the following is not a pre-requisite for nursing school at UMMC: Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Calculus, or Introduction to Psychology?
Calculus. UMMC requires: The only maths required are College Algebra and Statistics.
What is the clavicle commonly known as?
Collar Bone
A key responsibility of nurses is to regularly check a patient's condition by reviewing symptoms, vital signs, and other health indicators, known as performing this evaluation.
Patient Assessment
This type of nurse assists the surgical team by preparing the OR, providing sterile instruments, monitoring the patient during surgery, and facilitating recovery afterwards.
OR Nurse
Approximately how many hours of clinical practice are required to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing from UMMC?
approximately 730 hours
What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?
60-100 bpm
Who do nurses work closely with to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients?
Doctors, PT, OT, Speech Therapy, etc.
This type of nurse cares for patients while they are being transported by helicopter, plane or ground ambulance from one facility to another.
Flight/Transport Nurse
Once admitted, how many semesters is UMMC's BSN nursing program?
Traditional BSN - 6 semesters
Accelerated BSN - 3 semesters
RN-BSN - 3 semesters
What is the correct name for the kneecap?
Patella
This essential nursing responsibility involves clearly and accurately recording a wide range of patient data, including assessments, medications given, procedures completed, and status changes.
Charting
This type of nurse has a master’s degree and can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and provide primary and specialty healthcare services with a high degree of autonomy.
Nurse Practitioner