AG-ACNP vs. CNS Correct Answer CNS has 3 spheres of
influence: patient level, nurse level, and organizational level,
leading system changes to improve patient care.
AG-ACNP role uses clinical assessment skills to assess complex
and acutely ill patients.
BOTH roles target a patient-centered approach to care for
patient populations.
AG-ACNP: continuous on-unit presence
CNS: addresses staff education and system change.
AG-ACNP vs. PA Correct Answer PA role is under
jurisdiction of physician licensure and supervision and does
NOT allow for independent function.
AG-ACNP competencies allow for holistic perspective as well
as the promotion and protection of health.
PA's are trained and focus on providing illness-based care.
AG-ACNP vs. PCNP Correct Answer PCNP deals with
management of patient conditions when stable or when
adjustments to meds is necessary.
,ACNPs cannot be limited to only unstable conditions, but also
need to be prepared to manage the range of health problems that
accompany the patient.
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Correct
Answer Among first nursing specialty organizations.
Founded by Agatha Hodgins in 1931 as NANA
Name changed to AANA in 1939.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners: 2017 NP Fact
Sheet Correct Answer -There are more than 234,000 nurse
practitioners (NPs) licensed in the U.S.
-An estimated 23,000 new NPs completed their academic
programs in 2015-2016
-97.7% of NPs have graduate degrees.
-89.2% of NPs are certified in an area of primary care.
-Nearly three in four NPs are accepting new Medicare patients
and 77.9% are accepting new Medicaid patients
-49.9% of NPs hold hospital privileges; 11.3% have long term
care privileges.
-95.8% of NPs prescribe medications, and those in full-time
practice write an average of 23 prescriptions per day.
-NPs hold prescriptive privileges, including controlled
substances in all 50 states and D.C.
-In 2017, the mean, full-time base salary for an NP was
$105,670
-The majority (61.4%) of NPs see 3 or more patients per hour
-Malpractice rates remain low; only 1.9% have been named as
primary defendant in a malpractice case
, -NPs have been in practice an average of 11 years
-The average age of NPs is 49 years
Attributes of Effective APRN Leaders Correct Answer
Timing
Self-confidence and risk-taking
Communication and relationship building
Boundary Management- balancing professional and personal life
Self-management/emotional intelligence
Respect for culture and gender diversity
Global awareness
Bullying Correct Answer Includes those external to nursing
who make up organization's culture and add stress to work
setting. Subtle, deliberate, ongoing behavior that accumulates
over time.
Central Competency for the CNS Correct Answer The direct
care of patients and families is the central competency according
to Hamric's model. (Ch. 14 pg. 345). The direct care of patients
is focused on activities and responsibilities that occur within the
patient-nurse interface. Advanced assessment skills and
integration of "biophysical, psychological, behavioral,
sociopolitical, cultural, economic, and nursing practice." (Ch. 14
slide 6).
Certification in CNM Correct Answer 1st certification exam
in 1971 through ACNM.
Certification Maintenance Program (CMP): 3 modules and 2
continuing education units every 5 yrs.