PMHNP Professional Role and Policy

Which community-based program is a tertiary level intervention? A. educational sessions at the local community mental health center. B. national association of mental illness meetings that provide education and support. C. Partial hospitalization program that provides intensive group therapy for rehabilitation. D. 12 step organization support meetings, i.e. AA - C. Partial hospitalization program that provides intensive group therapy for rehabilitation. Utilitarianism - Healthcare resources are allocated so that the best is done for the greatest number of people The NP had a claims made liability insurance policy in place in 2008, but allows the primary policy to lapse during 2009 when he/she is no longer in practice. In 2010, a malpractice claim is filed against the NP based on a clinical encounter in 2008. True or False: This claim would not fall within the coverage of a claims made policy unless an uninterrupted tail insurance policy is effect? - True: A claims made policy covers the NP only if the injury occurs within the policy period, and if the claim is filed during the period the policy is in effect or when an uninterrupted tail insurance policy is in effect. True or False: The NP certification exam will contain a number of questions about my state's NP practice act. - False, State NP practice acts differ significantly in a number of ways. True or False: Once I am certified, I can practice as a nurse practitioner. - False, In nearly all states, achievement of national certification is one of a number of requirements to obtain a license as a nurse practitioner. NP licensure is handled at the state level through the board of nursing. Information about the NP practice act in your state can be obtained by contacting your state board of nursing. True or False: The charge of the State Board of Nursing is to ensure public safety. - True The Consensus Model for Future Regulation of APRN practice describes four essential components LACE: - 1) Licensure 2) Accreditation