Test Bank For Hamric & Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 7th Edition By Mary Fran Tracy, Eilee Chapter 1-
26 questions and answers
The first known establishment of the nurse practitioner role occurred in 1965 at the University of Colorado. In
which area of training did this role specialize?
a. Pediatrics
b. Geriatrics
c. Midwifery
d.Anesthesia
NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
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,ANS: A
The establishment of the first pediatric nurse practitioner program was in 1965 at the University of Colorado.
Loretta Ford, RN and Henry Silver, MD provided a 4- month course to certified registered nurses to provide
education on managing childhood health problems.
The DNP program curriculum outlined which of the following clinical requirements in an effort to standardize
training?
a. 1000 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
b. 1000 supervised clinical hours
c. 900 supervised clinical hours
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d. 800 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
ANS: B
In 2004, the AACN outlined the DNP curriculum in an effort to standardize and relieve challenges of master’s
degree programs. This includes a standardized curriculum requiring 1000 supervised clinical hours.
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Which state became the first to recognize diagnosis and treatment as part of the scope of practice of specialty
nurses?
Idaho
b. Oklahoma
c. South Dakota
d. Maryland
ANS: A
Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed HB 46 and HB 207 into law on February 11, 1971. This amended the
states’ nurse practice act making it the first state to officially recognize diagnosis and treatment of specialty
nurses. The recognition of the ability to diagnose and treat overcame an initial hurdle toward independent
nursing practice.
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the Doctorate of
Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: B
The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to meet
challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
degree?
a. To compete against master’s degree programs
b. To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
ANS: D
NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
, NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
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Although all answers are influenced by the DNP core competencies, the DNP program creation in 2004 by the
AACN was designed to address curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs.
Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
Nursing 7th Edition By Mary Fran Tracy, Eilee Chapter 1-
26 questions and answers
The first known establishment of the nurse practitioner role occurred in 1965 at the University of Colorado. In
which area of training did this role specialize?
a. Pediatrics
b. Geriatrics
c. Midwifery
d.Anesthesia
NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
,ANS: A
The establishment of the first pediatric nurse practitioner program was in 1965 at the University of Colorado.
Loretta Ford, RN and Henry Silver, MD provided a 4- month course to certified registered nurses to provide
education on managing childhood health problems.
The DNP program curriculum outlined which of the following clinical requirements in an effort to standardize
training?
a. 1000 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
b. 1000 supervised clinical hours
c. 900 supervised clinical hours
NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
,NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
d. 800 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
ANS: B
In 2004, the AACN outlined the DNP curriculum in an effort to standardize and relieve challenges of master’s
degree programs. This includes a standardized curriculum requiring 1000 supervised clinical hours.
WWW.THENURSINGMASTERY.C OM
Which state became the first to recognize diagnosis and treatment as part of the scope of practice of specialty
nurses?
Idaho
b. Oklahoma
c. South Dakota
d. Maryland
ANS: A
Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed HB 46 and HB 207 into law on February 11, 1971. This amended the
states’ nurse practice act making it the first state to officially recognize diagnosis and treatment of specialty
nurses. The recognition of the ability to diagnose and treat overcame an initial hurdle toward independent
nursing practice.
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the Doctorate of
Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: B
The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to meet
challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
degree?
a. To compete against master’s degree programs
b. To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
ANS: D
NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
, NSG 3039 Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice
Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
Although all answers are influenced by the DNP core competencies, the DNP program creation in 2004 by the
AACN was designed to address curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs.
Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
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Nursing 6th Edition New Update 2023
