Which of the following is a purpose of the College QA program?

• A. To assess knowledge, skill, and judgment of nurses.
• B. To regulate hospital budgets.
• C. To determine nurse salaries.
• D. To approve medication dosages.

Answer: (A)

Quality assurance in nursing education and practice focuses on verifying that nurses have the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional judgment to provide safe, effective care. A College QA program does this by assessing competency through exams, simulations, clinical evaluations, and reviews to ensure standards are met. The other options describe administrative or clinical activities outside QA’s core purpose—budgets and salaries are financial/HR functions, and approving medication dosages involves prescribing decisions and clinical protocols, not assessing overall competency.