A nurse is considering becoming certified in her area of specialty and has begun to research the requirements. As the nurse reviews the application for taking the examination, she notes which requirements are necessary? (Select all that apply.)
A) Years of work experience
B) Achieved required education level
C) Active state license
D) Completed required CEs
E) Letters of recommendations from professional sources
As the need and possible implementation of various methods for certification are discussed and debated, it's important that the ultimate results are what? (Select all that apply.)
A) There is an improvement of nurse competency.
B) The client is protected.
C) The skills of the nurse are sure and trustworthy.
D) The quality of health care is improved.
E) There is agreement among all parties.
When describing the historical aspects of nursing and its power base, which fact would most likely be included?
A) Control by outside forces with greater prestige, power, and status
B) A powerful force in effecting legislation related to health care
C) Collaboration with male-dominated professions to effect desired change
D) Shared common values and beliefs with organized medicine for nursing's role and rights
Which behavior would be most prevalent in oppressed groups?
A) Numerous individuals willing to assume leadership positions
B) Confused values and low self-esteem
C) Efforts directed at changing the status quo
D) Open resistance to values held by oppressors
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