Advanced Practice Nurses Questions
With Correct Answers.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - ANSWER- Expert in advanced nursing practice who
has earned a clinically focused doctorate in nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - ANSWER- for students interested in research and
generating new knowledge
Mobility programs - ANSWER- -Seamless academic progression (BSN to MSN and
DNP or PhD)
-Career ladder programs
-Systems that offer a stepwise progression within a single school
An RN received a BSN degree as entry into professional nursing. The RN was able to
progress to an advanced degree by completing a BSN-to-DNP program. This
progression from BSN preparation to an advanced degree is known as: - ANSWER-
Educational mobility
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - ANSWER- -Offers certification in 25
areas of specialty nursing
-Nongovernmental agencies, usually professional nursing organizations, grant
certification
American Board of Nursing Specialties - ANSWER- to ensure high standards and
quality in the education, evaluation, and practice of certified nurses
When one differentiates between licensure and certification, it should be known that: -
ANSWER- Licensure is administered via state boards of nursing, whereas certification
is granted by nongovernmental agencies
Nurse Educator (NE) - ANSWER- Minimum of master's degree in the specialty area in
which teach; must be competent in clinical practice at advanced generalist or specialist
level; expectations of the role include teaching, scholarship, and service to the
community
Nurse Administrator/Executive (NA/NE) - ANSWER- business and health
administration; focuses on administration of health care systems for purpose of
delivering services to groups of patients
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - ANSWER- prepared as a master's generalist; oversees
the care of a distinct group of patients in any setting; actively provides direct patient
