Describe the current ethnic/gender characteristics of the nursing profession Explain the relevance of standards to the nursing profession

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 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
Define certification and credentialing