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There are many definitions of resilience as it relates to professional identity. One commonality between all the definitions is:

When accessing the Texas Board of Registered Nursing website for information about impaired nursing practice, what information would a nurse expect to find?

Which statement is accurate regarding nursing certification?

Central Perk Coffee Shops changed its main colors from red and green to red and gold. Cynthia and Monica are avid FSU haters, so they decide to protest this color change by standing outside of Central Perk’s headquarters wearing UF baseball hats, shaking orange-and-blue Pom Poms, prominently drinking Starbucks frappucinnos, and wearing bikinis featuring an orange top and a blue bottom. Cynthia and Monica’s actions slow down the traffic on a nearby street and actually impedes some potential customers from going into the Central Perk flagship Shop, which is next-door to the Central Perk headquarters. Which exception to free speech is likely the best one for police officers if they put an end to Monica’s and Cynthia’s protest by arresting them? 

The professional nursing organizations of today face numerous challenges. In order to survive and remain a vibrant and effective association, which example is most important?

Heidi is part of a non-profit organization that lobbies state governments to release all zoo animals as they believe this is slavery for entertainment purposes and therefore a violation of the 13th amendment. She was giving a speech in front of the Miami City Hall while thousands of supporters and onlookers listened. At the end of the speech, she states “if these politicians won’t listen to us, we’ll give them a reason to listen when we break into zoos and replace the animals with lawmakers!” This line sparked immediate excitement among the crowd as they began to disperse. Within less than an hour, Heidi’s supporters began breaking into zoos across Florida while attempting to kidnap multiple politicians. What exception to the 1st amendment would Heidi’s speech be classified under?

Luke is on a domestic flight heading from Seattle to Baltimore when he experiences a medical emergency. Thankfully, Doctor Delores is also on the plane and is able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) to keep him stabilized until they land, at which point he is taken to a local hospital for further treatment. Two weeks later, Luke is shocked when he receives a $37,000 bill from Delores for the services she provided. Delores argues that $37,000 is reasonable because she is a nationally renowned cardiovascular specialist who graduated from one of the top medical schools in the world. Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates when the right to free speech would not be protected?                                             

Assume that TMZ recently released a story stating that celebrity Kim Kardashian is a “fame and attention-seeking devil” who hates the LGBTQ community.  Kardashian’s app and show ratings have subsequently decreased, and Kardashian has brought a defamation claim against TMZ, arguing that the holding in N.Y. Times v. Sullivan does not apply to her. Is she correct?

Luna is an employee for a communications service’s provider (internet, television, telephone, etc.) and makes in-house visits to troubleshoot technical problems. Luna is a very capable and friendly worker who tends to receive excellent reviews from her supervisors and customers.  One customer, Oliver, experienced many problems and continually calls on Luna for help. Whenever Luna visits Oliver’s home, he makes crude jokes and makes sexual propositions towards her. The company Luna works for has guidelines against such behavior in the workplace. Luna tells her employer that she no longer wants to visit Oliver’s home. However, Luna’s employer tells her that Oliver is a loyal customer, that he always requests her, and that it is her job. When Luna begrudgingly makes another visit to Oliver, he makes aggressive, physical advances towards her (i.e., squeezing her buttocks and trying to kiss her). Luna becomes emotionally distraught and quits her job. Is the company liable to Luna for sexual harassment?