NR581NP Week 2 Scope of Practice
Worksheet - New Jersey PMHNP Chamberlain
University | 2026 Update.
Section 1: State of Practice and Licensure Requirements
1. Who determines the scope of practice for a PMHNP in New Jersey?
A) The American Nurses Association (ANA)
B) The State Board of Nursing and state legislation
C) The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
D) The hospital administration where the NP practices
Correct Answer: B) The State Board of Nursing and state legislation
Rationale: Scope of practice is determined by the state Board of Nursing and state
legislation, not by national organizations or employers . The New Jersey Board of
Nursing establishes regulations governing APRN practice within the state, and the Nurse
Practice Act provides the legal framework for what NPs can and cannot do .
2. What is the definition of an "Advanced Practice Nurse" under New Jersey law?
A) A nurse who has completed a master's degree in nursing
B) A person who holds certification in accordance with sections 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377
C) A nurse with 5 years of clinical experience
D) A nurse who is board certified by the ANCC
Correct Answer: B) A person who holds certification in accordance with sections 8
or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377
, Rationale: Under NJ law, N.J.S. § 45:11-23(d), an "Advanced practice nurse" means a
person who holds a certification in accordance with section 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377
(C.45:11-47 or 45:11-48) . This is the legal definition established by the New Jersey
Legislature.
3. What is the minimum educational degree required for NP licensure in New
Jersey?
A) Associate's Degree in Nursing
B) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
C) Master's Degree or higher
D) Doctoral Degree
Correct Answer: C) Master's Degree or higher
Rationale: To become licensed as an NP, a Master's level degree or higher is required .
Graduate NP programs prepare nurses for advanced practice roles with the necessary
education and clinical training.
4. How many supervised clinical hours are required for PMHNP certification in
New Jersey?
A) 300 hours
B) 500 hours
C) 750 hours
D) 1000 hours
Correct Answer: B) 500 hours
Rationale: The ANCC requires 500 supervised clinical hours for PMHNP certification .
This ensures that PMHNPs have adequate clinical experience in psychiatric-mental
health settings before becoming certified.
, 5. What national certification exam is required for PMHNP practice in New Jersey?
A) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) exam
B) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) exam
C) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP exam
D) Pediatric Primary Care NP exam
Correct Answer: B) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
(PMHNP-BC) exam
Rationale: The exam required by the ANCC is the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner-Board Certified exam . This is the specific certification exam for PMHNPs
provided by the ANCC.
6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for initial PMHNP certification?
A) Active RN license
B) Graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health from an accredited school
C) 500 supervised clinical hours
D) 3 years of RN experience before applying
Correct Answer: D) 3 years of RN experience before applying
Rationale: Initial PMHNP certification requirements include an active RN license,
graduate degree in psych mental health from an accredited school, and 500 PMHNP
supervised clinical hours . While RN experience is valuable, it is not a stated requirement
for initial certification.
7. According to New Jersey law, a "collaborating physician" is defined as:
A) Any physician who works in the same hospital
B) A person licensed to practice medicine and surgery who agrees to work with an
advanced practice nurse
C) A physician who supervises the NP's every patient encounter
D) A physician who is on-call 24/7
, Correct Answer: B) A person licensed to practice medicine and surgery who agrees
to work with an advanced practice nurse
Rationale: Under N.J.S. § 45:11-23(e), "Collaborating physician" means a person licensed
to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised
Statutes who agrees to work with an advanced practice nurse .
8. What is the practice environment classification for Nurse Practitioners in New
Jersey?
A) Full (autonomous) practice
B) Reduced practice
C) Restricted practice
D) Independent practice
Correct Answer: B) Reduced practice
Rationale: New Jersey is classified as a reduced practice state, meaning NPs have at least
one practice element of restriction, such as limitations on their ability to practice
independently or prescribe certain medications . Reduced practice states require
collaboration with physicians for some aspects of care.
9. In a reduced practice state, what is typically required for NP practice?
A) No physician involvement is required
B) A collaborative practice agreement with a physician
C) Direct supervision for all patient encounters
D) A waiver from the state Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: B) A collaborative practice agreement with a physician
Rationale: In reduced practice states like New Jersey, a collaborative practice agreement
(CPA) between an MD and NP must be in place, which lists the NP's prescriptive
authority and outlines plans for patient care, diagnostic testing, and documentation .
Worksheet - New Jersey PMHNP Chamberlain
University | 2026 Update.
Section 1: State of Practice and Licensure Requirements
1. Who determines the scope of practice for a PMHNP in New Jersey?
A) The American Nurses Association (ANA)
B) The State Board of Nursing and state legislation
C) The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
D) The hospital administration where the NP practices
Correct Answer: B) The State Board of Nursing and state legislation
Rationale: Scope of practice is determined by the state Board of Nursing and state
legislation, not by national organizations or employers . The New Jersey Board of
Nursing establishes regulations governing APRN practice within the state, and the Nurse
Practice Act provides the legal framework for what NPs can and cannot do .
2. What is the definition of an "Advanced Practice Nurse" under New Jersey law?
A) A nurse who has completed a master's degree in nursing
B) A person who holds certification in accordance with sections 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377
C) A nurse with 5 years of clinical experience
D) A nurse who is board certified by the ANCC
Correct Answer: B) A person who holds certification in accordance with sections 8
or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377
, Rationale: Under NJ law, N.J.S. § 45:11-23(d), an "Advanced practice nurse" means a
person who holds a certification in accordance with section 8 or 9 of P.L.1991, c.377
(C.45:11-47 or 45:11-48) . This is the legal definition established by the New Jersey
Legislature.
3. What is the minimum educational degree required for NP licensure in New
Jersey?
A) Associate's Degree in Nursing
B) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
C) Master's Degree or higher
D) Doctoral Degree
Correct Answer: C) Master's Degree or higher
Rationale: To become licensed as an NP, a Master's level degree or higher is required .
Graduate NP programs prepare nurses for advanced practice roles with the necessary
education and clinical training.
4. How many supervised clinical hours are required for PMHNP certification in
New Jersey?
A) 300 hours
B) 500 hours
C) 750 hours
D) 1000 hours
Correct Answer: B) 500 hours
Rationale: The ANCC requires 500 supervised clinical hours for PMHNP certification .
This ensures that PMHNPs have adequate clinical experience in psychiatric-mental
health settings before becoming certified.
, 5. What national certification exam is required for PMHNP practice in New Jersey?
A) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) exam
B) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) exam
C) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP exam
D) Pediatric Primary Care NP exam
Correct Answer: B) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
(PMHNP-BC) exam
Rationale: The exam required by the ANCC is the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner-Board Certified exam . This is the specific certification exam for PMHNPs
provided by the ANCC.
6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for initial PMHNP certification?
A) Active RN license
B) Graduate degree in psychiatric-mental health from an accredited school
C) 500 supervised clinical hours
D) 3 years of RN experience before applying
Correct Answer: D) 3 years of RN experience before applying
Rationale: Initial PMHNP certification requirements include an active RN license,
graduate degree in psych mental health from an accredited school, and 500 PMHNP
supervised clinical hours . While RN experience is valuable, it is not a stated requirement
for initial certification.
7. According to New Jersey law, a "collaborating physician" is defined as:
A) Any physician who works in the same hospital
B) A person licensed to practice medicine and surgery who agrees to work with an
advanced practice nurse
C) A physician who supervises the NP's every patient encounter
D) A physician who is on-call 24/7
, Correct Answer: B) A person licensed to practice medicine and surgery who agrees
to work with an advanced practice nurse
Rationale: Under N.J.S. § 45:11-23(e), "Collaborating physician" means a person licensed
to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised
Statutes who agrees to work with an advanced practice nurse .
8. What is the practice environment classification for Nurse Practitioners in New
Jersey?
A) Full (autonomous) practice
B) Reduced practice
C) Restricted practice
D) Independent practice
Correct Answer: B) Reduced practice
Rationale: New Jersey is classified as a reduced practice state, meaning NPs have at least
one practice element of restriction, such as limitations on their ability to practice
independently or prescribe certain medications . Reduced practice states require
collaboration with physicians for some aspects of care.
9. In a reduced practice state, what is typically required for NP practice?
A) No physician involvement is required
B) A collaborative practice agreement with a physician
C) Direct supervision for all patient encounters
D) A waiver from the state Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: B) A collaborative practice agreement with a physician
Rationale: In reduced practice states like New Jersey, a collaborative practice agreement
(CPA) between an MD and NP must be in place, which lists the NP's prescriptive
authority and outlines plans for patient care, diagnostic testing, and documentation .
