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1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced
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the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
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a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
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meet challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
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2. Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of
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Nursing Practice (DNP) degree?
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a. To compete against master’s degree programs
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b. To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
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c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
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d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
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Although all answers are influenced by the DNP core competencies, the DNP program creation in
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2004 bythe AACN was designed to address curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs.
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3. Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
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b. Family nurse practitioner vv vv
c. Pediatric nurse practitioner vv vv
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