VOCABULARY
MAJOR TRENDS
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
ABBREVIATIONS
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
100
A fixed or conventional conception of a person or group held by a number of people that allows for no individuality.
What is a "Stereotype?"
100
Falls in the category of choosing the most effective electronic and technology options, expanding informatics, content and skill development.
What is "RAPID KNOWLEDGE EXPANSION; TECHNOLOGY/INFORMATION IN EDUCATION AND PRACTICE?"
100
Type of licensure that is required to practice as a nurse
What is Mandatory licensure
100
Legal title for nurses prepared by education and competence to perform independent practice.
What is APN: ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSE
100
Guided by research questions and data are collected from a small number of subjects allowing an in depth study of phenomenon
What is Qualitative Research
200
The problems, changes, and concerns that are current for the present time.
What is "CONTEMPORARY ISSUES?"
200
Includes multiple teaching-learning methods; interactive collaboration, in and out-of-class projects; problem-based learning; increasing self- responsibility; accountability for learning.
What is "PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPETENCY; LEARNING AND OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS?"
200
process by which nurses are recognized for advanced education and competence
What is certification
200
An advanced practice nurse who is doctorally prepared and directs and participates in clinical research.
What is CNR: CLINICAL NURSE RESEARCHER
200
As students what should be our first choice when looking for theoretical, clinical, or research articles?
What is referred or peered viewed articles.
300
Statute in each state and territory that regulates the practice of nursing.
What is "NURSE PRACTICE ACT?"
300
involves all expect value, quality, individual respect, consideration, attention; privacy issues; initiative involvement and protection.
What is "PATIENT CENTERED CARE?"
300
An organization the consists of the board of nursing of each state or territory
What is National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
300
An independent agency of the ANA that conducts certification exams and certifies adv. Practice nurses.
What is ANCC: American Nurse Credentialing Center
300
Describes phenomena seeks to test hypothesis/ answer research questions using statistical methods?
What is Quantitative
400
related to limitations in clinical learning; heavy workload; consequences for learning and patient safety."
What is "INCREASING SHORTAGE OF NURSES AND FACULTY?"
400
Include definition of nursing and provide the scope of practice
What is nurse practice act
400
Part of the NIH, this abbrev. supports research on the biologic and behavioral aspects of critical health programs that confront the nation.
What is NINR: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH
400
A process of systematic inquiry or study to build knowledge in a discipline
What is Research
500
relates to lifelong learning to meet expectations; certification requirements; increasing competency assessment; and changes in standards for quality care practice.
What is "INCREASING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY?"
500
Ensures that legislation is current and reflects the needs of the public
What is Sunset Laws
500
Agency that accredits all types of nursing schools; sets criteria
What is NLN-AC: NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACCREDITING COMMISSION
500
Nursing research began with the work of this nurse during this war.
What is Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War