N3CN3 COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 FULL
ANSWERS REVIEW GRADED A+
◉ Nurse Practitioners. Answer: o Additional grad level education
and strong clinical experience
o Competencies
§ Autonomously diagnose/order/interpret diagnostic tests,
prescribe meds (not controlled substances), perform procedures in
their legislated scope of practice
§ The NP will consult with the physician when the
diagnosis/treatment is beyond their skill level or unclear
o Health promotion, illness/injury prevention, rehabilitation
o Care setting varies
§ Community health, home care, public health, telehealth,
ambulatory care, long term care, mental health
o Different focuses
§ Sexual health, lactation support, homeless services, primary health
care in secondary schools, correctional facilities, palliative care
◉ CNO Clinician. Answer: - Client centered care
- Holistic nursing assessment to collect comprehensive information
- Trauma informed care, with priority on patient control, safety and
choice
,- Develops plans of care and modifies according to efficiency
- Recognizes and responds when client safety is affected
- Recognizes and responds when patient condition is deteriorating
- Prepares client for and performs procedures, treatments and
follow up
- Applies pharmacology and safe medication practice
- Incorporates principles of harm reduction with respect to
substance use and misuse
- Incorporates health promotion, including mental health promotion
- Incorporates suicide prevention practices
- Uses effective strategy to de-escalate violent behavior
◉ CNO Professional. Answer: - Demonstrates accountability,
professional practice, professional judgement, fitness to practice
- Maintains client privacy and confidentiality
- Identifies the influence that their power has on the clients and the
healthcare team
- Establishes professional boundaries with patients and the health
care team
- Recognizes, acts on and reports harmful incidences, near misses
and no harm incidences
◉ CNO Communicator. Answer: - Introduces self by first and last
name and professional designation
, - Engages in active listening
- Builds therapeutic relationships with clients
- Uses conflict resolution to promote healthy relationships
◉ CNO Collaborator. Answer: - Demonstrates professional
collaborative relationships
- Demonstrates their own professional and interprofessional role
◉ CNO Coordinator. Answer: - Consults with clients and health care
team to make ongoing adjustments required by changes in service
and client status
- Monitors client care so that they can make sure that the patient
gets the correct care
- Participates in decision making in client transfers
o Supports clients to navigate this and the health care system
- Prepares patients for transitions and discharge
◉ CNO Leader. Answer: - Acquires knowledge on the TRC Calls to
Action
- Continuous quality improvement
- Participates in creating and maintaining a healthy, respectful and
psychologically safe workplace
- Recognizes the impact of organizational culture
ANSWERS REVIEW GRADED A+
◉ Nurse Practitioners. Answer: o Additional grad level education
and strong clinical experience
o Competencies
§ Autonomously diagnose/order/interpret diagnostic tests,
prescribe meds (not controlled substances), perform procedures in
their legislated scope of practice
§ The NP will consult with the physician when the
diagnosis/treatment is beyond their skill level or unclear
o Health promotion, illness/injury prevention, rehabilitation
o Care setting varies
§ Community health, home care, public health, telehealth,
ambulatory care, long term care, mental health
o Different focuses
§ Sexual health, lactation support, homeless services, primary health
care in secondary schools, correctional facilities, palliative care
◉ CNO Clinician. Answer: - Client centered care
- Holistic nursing assessment to collect comprehensive information
- Trauma informed care, with priority on patient control, safety and
choice
,- Develops plans of care and modifies according to efficiency
- Recognizes and responds when client safety is affected
- Recognizes and responds when patient condition is deteriorating
- Prepares client for and performs procedures, treatments and
follow up
- Applies pharmacology and safe medication practice
- Incorporates principles of harm reduction with respect to
substance use and misuse
- Incorporates health promotion, including mental health promotion
- Incorporates suicide prevention practices
- Uses effective strategy to de-escalate violent behavior
◉ CNO Professional. Answer: - Demonstrates accountability,
professional practice, professional judgement, fitness to practice
- Maintains client privacy and confidentiality
- Identifies the influence that their power has on the clients and the
healthcare team
- Establishes professional boundaries with patients and the health
care team
- Recognizes, acts on and reports harmful incidences, near misses
and no harm incidences
◉ CNO Communicator. Answer: - Introduces self by first and last
name and professional designation
, - Engages in active listening
- Builds therapeutic relationships with clients
- Uses conflict resolution to promote healthy relationships
◉ CNO Collaborator. Answer: - Demonstrates professional
collaborative relationships
- Demonstrates their own professional and interprofessional role
◉ CNO Coordinator. Answer: - Consults with clients and health care
team to make ongoing adjustments required by changes in service
and client status
- Monitors client care so that they can make sure that the patient
gets the correct care
- Participates in decision making in client transfers
o Supports clients to navigate this and the health care system
- Prepares patients for transitions and discharge
◉ CNO Leader. Answer: - Acquires knowledge on the TRC Calls to
Action
- Continuous quality improvement
- Participates in creating and maintaining a healthy, respectful and
psychologically safe workplace
- Recognizes the impact of organizational culture
