NURSING
SCHOOL
BASIC
ANATOMY
NURSING
ROLES
TYPES OF
NURSES
100

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.

100

This is the largest organ in the body.

Skin

100

As part of providing comprehensive care, nurses are responsible for correct administration of what to help patients get better.

Medications

100

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

200

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.

200

What is the clavicle commonly known as?

Collar Bone

200

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

200

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

300

Approximately how many hours of clinical practice are required to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing from UMMC?

approximately 730 hours

300

What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?

60-100 bpm

300

Who do nurses work closely with to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients?

Doctors, PT, OT, Speech Therapy, etc.

300

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

400

Once admitted, how many semesters is UMMC's BSN nursing program?

Traditional BSN - 6 semesters

Accelerated BSN - 3 semesters

RN-BSN - 3 semesters

400

What is the correct name for the kneecap?

Patella

400

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

400

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