LPN to RN Transitions 5th Edition Harrington

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LPN to RN Transitions 5th Edition Harrington Test Bank

• Which statement made by a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse

(LPN/LVN) applying for admission into an associate degree nursing program demonstrates an understanding of the need for lifelong learning by health care professionals?

• "I've always loved learning and this decision will allow me the opportunity to do

just that."

• "An associate degree in nursing will afford me the opportunity to be the best nurse

I can be."

• "There have been so many changes in nursing theory and practice since I was in

nursing school."

• "With nursing changing so dramatically, this degree will allow me the opportunity

to grow in my role."

• Which statement by a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)

demonstrates the best understanding of the challenges facing those entering an associate degree professional nursing program?

• "I know it will be hard but I'm sure I can be successful because I want to be a

registered nurse so badly."

• "I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to become a registered nurse and help people

become whole and healthy."

• "I know this is what I want and my family is ready to provide the support I'll need

to make my studies my first priority."

• "I'm sure I can be suTccEeSssTfuBlAinNsKchSoEoLl bLeEcaRu.seCaOsMan LPN I have the basis of

nursing education upon which to build."

• Which comment made by a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse

(LPN/LVN) enrolled in their first bachelor's of nursing (BSN) course best indicates the end of the honeymoon phase of returning to school?

• "I know what it is to be a good nurse why do I have to keep proving myself?"
• "I'll do what is expected of me just so I can graduate and move on with my career."
• "The stuff they're teaching us just isn't the way the real world of nursing works

today."

• "I'm afraid that my previous clinical experience won't be as much of a positive

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• Which statement is the basis for conflict regarding the learning style generally

associated with adult learners?

• LPN/LVN experiences while helpful do not always reinforce the foundation upon

which professional nursing knowledge is based.

• LPN/LVNs pursue educational opportunities primarily to better themselves and to

provide advancement in their nursing careers.

• Nursing education is demanding and often stresses the LPN/LVN by challenging

their core beliefs about themselves and about nursing practice.

• It is difficult to become a critical thinker after focusing on perfecting the physical

skills of nursing and learning the importance of following the direction of the RN.

• According to Ellis' Becoming a Master Student, which question exhibits the

characteristics of a Style 1 learner?

• "Can you identify for me what the critical points are in the therapeutic interviewing

process?"

• "Is it possible to get the same accurate reading from this blood pressure monitor if

the client is standing up?"

• "How does performing this procedure, as it is described in the text, really improve

my nursing practice?"

• "Can you tell me what to do if the client simply refuses to cooperate with me while

I'm attempting this procedure?"

• Which behavior best identifies a successful strategy for earning an Associate of Science

Nursing Degree (ASND)?

• Attending all classes
• Adjusting back on scheduled working hours
• Discussing academic concerns with your faculty adviser
• Planning for and adhering to a regular, planned study routine

• Which statement made by an licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse

(LPN/LVN) to RN program learner demonstrates an understanding of the importance of being familiar with the course syllabus?

• "It is certainly helpful to identify what knowledge and skills I must possess before I

graduate."

• "That's where I go when I am trying to best manage my time and prioritize what

needs to get done."

• "This information has helped me both identify what I believe about nursing and

how I want to practice."

• "When I have a question about the nursing program's policies, it is a reliable, quick

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• Which behavior demonstrates an understanding of research-supported information

concerning the balancing of personal, professional, and student roles on the success of a learner enrolled in an LPN-to-RN program?

• Requesting to work only 12 and 16 hours per week
• Arranging classes so as to have minimal impact on one's work schedule
• Utilizing the availability of on-line nursing courses whenever it is possible
• Realizing that family time is vital to maintaining balance in one's personal life

• Which statement demonstrates the successful implementation of a win/win agreement

between an licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) who has returned to school and their nurse manager?

• "I work school breaks and the holidays so that I have every Monday, Wednesday,

and Friday off for school."

• "My nurse manager has promised to give me first consideration for an RN position

on the unit after I graduate."

• "The facility has promised to provided tuition re-imbursement for every nursing

course in which I earn a B or higher."

• "My nurse manager is a graduate of this same nursing program and is so helpful

with study tips and even used textbooks."

• Which statement made by an LPN who has recently begun a transitional LPN-to-RN

program demonstrates anTuEnSdeTrsBtaAnNdiKnSg EofLtLheErRol.eCoOf aMmentor?

• "I plan to study with my clinical group at least once a week and before each test."
• "My nurse manager said we could talk about management and leadership issues

anytime."

• "My faculty advisor seems really interested in helping me and I know I can get

help if I need it."

• "I'm meeting with a successful senior nursing student for lunch weekly to talk

about how I'm doing."

• Once enrolled in a program of nursing, the student is assigned to a faculty advisor. What

are effective ways to work with a faculty advisor? Select all that apply.

• Introduce oneself to the advisor as early as possible.
• Exchange office telephone numbers.
• Exchange e-mail addresses.
• Schedule a class group appointment at the start of the semester.
• Secondary contact with advisors occurs when it is time to register for the next

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• One categorization of learning styles is to examine one's preference for learning by

visual delivery mechanisms. Which are examples of visual delivery mechanisms? Select all that apply.

• Graphs
• Charts
• Role playing
• Internet
• Assembling three-dimensional objects

• What are appropriate strategies to combat procrastination that could interfere with

successful return to school? Select all that apply.

• Break down assignments and projects into smaller tasks.
• Work on something for just 30 minutes.
• Start at the beginning when writing papers.
• Share with others what you have accomplished.
• Remind yourself that everything doesn't have to be "perfect."

• What are characteristics of successful students in today's academic environment? Select

all that apply.

• Think critically
• Skillful
• Engage in group actTivEitSieTs
• Use technology effectively
• Open-minded

• Why are study groups and mentors valuable resources in nursing school? Select all that

apply.

• Discussion of various reading assignments
• Making connections between and among concepts
• Applying present experiential knowledge to new concepts
• Peers may explain complex topics in different ways
• Peers share their use of different study strategies
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