Many challenges have been encountered in the discussion and development of a credible DNP program. What best describes one of these challenges?
A) Development of a proper DNP research project
B) PhD faculty teaching the curriculum they designed
C) Inclusion of adequate clinical hours
D) Opportunity to offer a dual PhD/DNP degree
In an effort to improve education to better prepare nurses for the clinical setting, it is recommended that clinical reasoning be emphasized over critical thinking.
What is a major disadvantage for nurses who use critical thinking instead of clinical reasoning when caring for a client?
A) Does not provide practical knowledge needed for particular clinical situations
B) Does not allow for interpreting clinical data as it becomes available
C) Does not allow the nurse to understand why something needs to be accomplished
D) Does not allow a nurse to notice the subtle changes in a client
A nurse has recently been transferred to a new unit and is surprised to learn that EBP is not implemented and there is little interest to even try. What barrier is this nurse possibly encountering?
A) The higher number of nurses educated at the graduate or doctoral level
B) Institutional support and encouragement for research activities
C) Difficulty understanding the high degree of technical information
D) Confidence that the nursing staff has the skill set needed to conduct research
When reviewing the various alternatives to legislated minimum staffing ratios, which statement best describes the position of the American Nurses Association?
A) A workload system that encompasses existing variables for safe staffing
B) Use of Continuous Quality Improvement to ensure adequate staffing
C) Use of market-based incentives for hospitals to maximize nurse staffing
D) Evaluation of number, competency, and skill mix of staff related to needed services
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