Midterm Study Guide
*Be familiar with the following readings:
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Utley-Smith Article
Schumacher and Meleis: Transitions
Bridge’s Model of Transition
Cohen: The Image of Nursing
Chapter 1
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ACA: What is it? Why is it important?
Know generally what type of people make up nursing and where they practice
Know how to qualify for the NCLEX
Know various roles of nurses (APRN’s, nurse consultants, nurse researchers, direct patient care). How did nursing
begin?
Know about telehealth: Upsides? Downsides?
What are nurse entrepreneurs?
Employment outlook in nursing
Chapter 3
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Difference between occupation and profession (personal identification)
4 areas of professional preparation
4 domains of interprofessionality
Kelly’s 8 criteria of a profession
Miller’s wheel of professionalism
What are nursing standards?
3 components of collegiality
5 barriers to professionalism
Chapter 6
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Understand the following terms: malpractice, negligence, assault, battery, informed consent, confidentiality (&
HIPPA), licensure by endorsement, nurse licensure compact, standard of care
Know GENERALLY about the American legal system
What is civil law vs. criminal law, vs. administrative law (and they qualify as civil vs. criminal)
What is the role of the state board of nursing? (HINT: it’s administrative/limited)
What is the Nurse Practice Act and what is their scope/responsibility?
What is the NCSBN and what is their role?
What are 3 ways the state boards of nursing have power?
Know GENERALLY about the NCLEX-RN exam
What is the role of delegation and how is it done properly?
What is the Patient Self Determination act of 1991? What are legal issues with it?
What are ways RN’s can protect themselves from legal action?
Chapter 11
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Understand the following terms: subjective data, objective data
What are attributes of a critical thinker? How can one be “well cultivated” in critical thinking?
What is the nursing process? Know the steps and how to apply them
What is the difference between a nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis?
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Independent nursing intervention vs. dependent vs. interdependent