Nursing Education and Accreditation
1: Identify the roles of major nursing organizations that have an impact on nursing education.
2: Describe the differences between the ANA, ANCC, CCNE, NLN, and STTI
3: Describe the nursing education accreditation process and its importance.
4: Describe the types of nursing programs and degrees.
5: Explain the purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
The History of Nursing
6: Identify several key figures and events in nursing history.
7: Describe the past image of nursing and critical related issues
8: What is a Profession?
9: Compare and contrast a profession with an occupation.
10: Describe what powers a profession has in our society.
11: Describe autonomy and self-regulation within a profession.
12: What is Nursing?
13: Discuss the ANA definition of nursing.
14: Explain the meaning of caring to nursing.
15: Compare and contrast the art of nursing with the science of nursing.
16: Compare and contrast the major nursing roles.
Nursing as a Profession
17: Explain how a nurse enters the profession.
18: Describe the current ethnic/gender characteristics of the nursing profession.
19: Explain the relevance of standards to the nursing profession.
20: Compare and contrast Nurse Practice Act and Nursing Standards of Care.
21: Discuss the development and roles of nursing associations.
22: Define certification and credentialing.