Kirsten is a 22-year-old woman who has just been granted admission to an associate degree program at a local college. During her course of study, Kirsten should expect to complete
A) the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®).
B) a preceptorship under the direction of a licensed practical (vocational) nurse.
C) a major, original research project immediately prior to graduation.
D) numerous nonnursing courses in a variety of disciplines.
Ans: A
In a typical ADN program, approximately 40% of the credits needed for the
associate degree must be fulfilled by general education courses such as English, anatomy,
physiology, speech, psychology, and sociology; the rest are to be fulfilled by nursing courses.
Original research is not a component of undergraduate nursing education, and preceptorships
are normally completely under the direction of an RN. The NCLEX® is written after
graduation.
You might also like to view...
In evaluating a patient's nutrition, the nurse would monitor which blood test as the most sensitive indicator of protein synthesis and catabolism?
a. Albumin b. BUN c. Prealbumin d. Triglycerides
The nurse should instruct the client taking Coumadin to avoid which of the following herbal supplements?
a. aloe b. belladonna c. ginkgo d. licorice root
The nurse assesses the postpartum client to have moderate lochia rubra with clots. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
1. Assess fundus and bladder status. 2. Catheterize the client. 3. Administer Methergine IM per order. 4. Contact the physician immediately.
A nursing unit has had a large number of negative client responses about various aspects of their care in the previous quarter. When evaluating this care area, on which care component should the quality assurance officer focus?
1. Competency 2. Structure 3. Process 4. Outcome