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Nrsg 511:Trends And Professional Development In Nursing Education Question Paper

Nrsg 511:Trends And Professional Development In Nursing Education

Course:Nursing

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER (EVENING) 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : NRSG 511
UNIT TITLE : TRENDS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON NURSING EDUCATION
TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer all questions.

PART I : ''''''SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)

Question One
Understanding the history of nursing serves a useful purpose in nursing. Explain the importance of nursing history. (4 Marks)

Question Two
Explain four characteristics of a profession and explain how nursing as a profession needs them. (8 Marks)

Question Three

Explain four factors that are critical in planning for higher education.(6 Marks)

Question Four
Explain four competencies which nurse educators must have to facilitate student outcomes. (8 Marks)

Question Five
Nursing has been referred to as a ’Science’ and an ’art.’ Explain. (4 Marks)

PART II: ''''''LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (70 MARKS)

Question One

Nurses require knowledge which should be focused and articulated in a way that meets the needs of practice.

List four types of knowledge.

(2 Marks)

Describe how each type of knowledge is applied in nursing practice.

(8 Marks)

Question Two

Explain the importance of continuing professional education (CPE).

(10 Marks)

Discuss five factors which have influenced the demand for higher education in nursing.

(10 Marks)

Question Three

The trend towards Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is a response to the challenges posed by consumers in terms of demand for quality services based on current.

Explain evidence based practice.

(2 Marks)

Describe the process of evidence based practice.

(10 Marks)

Describe how EPB can be used to improve nursing education.

(8 Marks)

Question Four
Discuss five issues and trends affecting nursing profession and their implications for nursing education and practice. (20 Marks)

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