Chapter 103:
Advancement and
Leadership in Nursing
Study Guide & Exam
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Rationales
Included
, CLTC: After application processed reference materials 1. of 150 multiple-choice questions (similar to NCLEX)
available to help prepare for exam 2. may be given at facility; applicant must arrange for proctor to monitor exam
3. exam also offered online
4. 2½ hrs allowed for exam
5. successful completion of exam: nurse receives certificate & lapel pin
certification period lasts for several years renewed by meeting requirements, 20+ units specific continuing education;
members of NFLPN, discounted fee for exam
NAPNES identifies content of exam relating to LTC 1. Physiologic integrity; goal: promotion of quality of life
residents as: 2. Psychosocial integrity; goal: quality of life
3. Specialty practice issues; goal: improvement of quality of life & to serve as
resource to others
4. Leadership/mgmnt; goal: utilizes nursing process &
communication/organizational skills to be a resource person (team leading
included)
Another component of NFLPN/NAPNES certification 1. field of pharmacology (similar to LTC certification)
program is in: 2 can use initials NCP (NAPNES Certified in Pharmacology) after name, along
w/LPN/LVN
Component of exam in Pharmacology 1 General principles of pharmacology
2 Pharmacology & role of LPN/LVN
3 Drug therapy affecting specific body systems
4 Drug therapy in infection
5 Drug therapy in cancer
Certification programs are also available for LPN/LVNs 1 (IV) therapy/rehabilitation
2 fetal monitoring (FHM), Alzheimer's disease, cardiology, phlebotomy (blood
drawing), dialysis, (HIV) care, wound care being proposed
3 few nurses certified in: massage therapy, Lamaze delivery, Reiki therapy (via
internet)
some cases, programs give credits for previous nursing some cases, they give credit for life experiences
education & experience
may be enrolled in 1-plus-1 program 2-year program, students eligible to take NCLEX-PN exam after 1st yr of
education; then licensed as LPN/LVNs; 2nd yr of program builds on 1st yr,
graduates of 2-yr program eligible to take NCLEX-RN exam & licensed as RNs
1-plus-1 programs may recruit LPN/LVNs from other programs for 2nd yr of education; LPNs may be required
to test out of specific skills & classes; test out includes written & clinical
demonstration components, designed to establish student is able to meet
objectives of original course; nurse enrolling from another nursing program
may not be able to test out of all classes, may be required to retake classes to
meet requirements of new school
Advancement and
Leadership in Nursing
Study Guide & Exam
Review
| Guaranteed success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, CLTC: After application processed reference materials 1. of 150 multiple-choice questions (similar to NCLEX)
available to help prepare for exam 2. may be given at facility; applicant must arrange for proctor to monitor exam
3. exam also offered online
4. 2½ hrs allowed for exam
5. successful completion of exam: nurse receives certificate & lapel pin
certification period lasts for several years renewed by meeting requirements, 20+ units specific continuing education;
members of NFLPN, discounted fee for exam
NAPNES identifies content of exam relating to LTC 1. Physiologic integrity; goal: promotion of quality of life
residents as: 2. Psychosocial integrity; goal: quality of life
3. Specialty practice issues; goal: improvement of quality of life & to serve as
resource to others
4. Leadership/mgmnt; goal: utilizes nursing process &
communication/organizational skills to be a resource person (team leading
included)
Another component of NFLPN/NAPNES certification 1. field of pharmacology (similar to LTC certification)
program is in: 2 can use initials NCP (NAPNES Certified in Pharmacology) after name, along
w/LPN/LVN
Component of exam in Pharmacology 1 General principles of pharmacology
2 Pharmacology & role of LPN/LVN
3 Drug therapy affecting specific body systems
4 Drug therapy in infection
5 Drug therapy in cancer
Certification programs are also available for LPN/LVNs 1 (IV) therapy/rehabilitation
2 fetal monitoring (FHM), Alzheimer's disease, cardiology, phlebotomy (blood
drawing), dialysis, (HIV) care, wound care being proposed
3 few nurses certified in: massage therapy, Lamaze delivery, Reiki therapy (via
internet)
some cases, programs give credits for previous nursing some cases, they give credit for life experiences
education & experience
may be enrolled in 1-plus-1 program 2-year program, students eligible to take NCLEX-PN exam after 1st yr of
education; then licensed as LPN/LVNs; 2nd yr of program builds on 1st yr,
graduates of 2-yr program eligible to take NCLEX-RN exam & licensed as RNs
1-plus-1 programs may recruit LPN/LVNs from other programs for 2nd yr of education; LPNs may be required
to test out of specific skills & classes; test out includes written & clinical
demonstration components, designed to establish student is able to meet
objectives of original course; nurse enrolling from another nursing program
may not be able to test out of all classes, may be required to retake classes to
meet requirements of new school
