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1. In which specialty are primary care
most nurse practition-
ers educated?
Peds
Primary care
Family
Adult gerontology
2. Which factor repre- Collaboration agreements
sents a potential barri-
er to Nurse Practition-
er's practice in a prima-
ry care setting?
Cost effectiveness
Professional growth
Aging baby boomers
Collaboration agree-
ments
3. Distinguish among the Under the APRN model of regulation, the 4 roles recognized are
advanced practice reg- Certified registered nurse anesthetist
istered nursing (APRN) Certified nurse midwife
roles recognized by the Clinical nurse specialist
Consensus Model for Certified nurse practitioner
APRN Regulation: Li- APRNs are certified in one of the 4 roles and at least one of the six
censure, Accreditation, population foci: family/individual across the lifespan, adult-gerontology,
Certification & Educa- pediatrics, neonatal, women's health, and/or psych
tion.
4. Which topic is specifi- population health
cally addressed in out-
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comes designated by
the AACN essentials for
Master's education in
nursing?
physical assessment
pathophysiology
population health
pharmacology
5. Which organization NONPF
outlined core compe-
tencies for nurse prac-
titioners in all tracks
and specialties?
American Association
of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP)
National Organization
for Nurse Practitioner
Faculties (NONPF)
American Association
of Colleges of Nursing
(AACN)
National Council of
State Boards of Nurs-
ing (NCSBN)
6. Differentiate between DNP's educational focus is on clinical practice and the PhD is more
the focus of the doc- specific for research
tor of nursing practice
(DNP) and the doctor
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of philosophy (PhD) in
nursing.
7. Which American Asso- Advanced nursing practice
ciation of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN) essen-
tial is unique to the
doctor of nursing prac-
tice (DNP) program?
a. Background for prac-
tice from sciences and
humanities
b. Advanced nursing
practice
c. Healthcare policy
for advocacy in health
care
d. Organizational and
systems leadership
8. Describe the compo- As per the AACN, the DNP Scholarly Project must meet the following
nents of the DNP Schol- criteria: (a) focus on a change that impacts healthcare outcomes either
arly Project as desig- through direct or indirect care; (b) have a systems (micro-, meso-, or
nated by the American macro-level) or population/aggregate focus; (c) demonstrate imple-
Association of Colleges mentation in the appropriate arena or area of practice; (d) include a
of Nursing (AACN) plan for sustainability (e.g. financial, systems or political realities, not only
theoretical abstractions); (e) include an evaluation of processes and/or
outcomes (formative or summative); (f) be designed so that processes
and/or outcomes will be evaluated to guide practice and policy; and (g)
provide a foundation for future practice scholarship.
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9. Discuss the scope of For the nurse practitioner who earns a DNP, the scope of practice does
practice and expand- not change. However, by way of knowledge and skills gained in a DNP
ed opportunities made program, the nurse practitioner (NP) may have a greater impact on
available to the nurse health outcomes for patients and populations. In addition, the DNP/NP
practitioner who earns may clinically practice in nearly any setting; including in a community
a doctor of nursing health center leadership role, in larger acute care facilities, as a solo
practice (DNP) degree practitioner, and in nurse-managed health centers. The DNP/NP also may
perform and apply research. For the DNP/NP, opportunities also include
obtaining joint appointments with educational institutions and health-
care facilities, as well as serving as a leader in disease management.
10. Explain the relevance Nursing philosophies and theories serve as the foundation for delivery
of nursing philoso- of patient care by the nurse practitioner (NP). Concepts described in
phies and theories to nursing philosophies and theories form the basis for excellence in nurs-
the nurse practitioner's ing practice and serve to illustrate the NP's distinctive qualities. Nursing
delivery of patient care. philosophies and theories conceptualize unique qualities; including the
NP's ability to build trust, instill confidence, and create a positive pa-
tient-NP relationship.
11. Discuss the relation- The family microsystem comprises the nuclear family and extended
ship between a mi- family members, as well as the roles and expectations for each family
crosystem and a member. The macrosystem represents the larger world in which the
macrosystem in the family lives and interacts, and serves as a social framework that has
context of a family unit. unintentional influences on values, attitudes, and behaviors through
time. The macrosystem may impact the family's overall development and
well-being across the family lifespan. Components of the macrosystem
include social expectations, legal and moral perspectives, and cultural
traditions that affect the ways individuals treat and are treated by others.
12. Which step does the Recognize the cluster of expectations or norms for any family member's
nurse practitioner in- status position