advanced practice nurses Exam 2024
Questions and Answers
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Correct Answers: Expert in advanced nursing practice who has earned
a clinically focused doctorate in nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Correct Answers: for students interested in research and generating new
knowledge
Mobility programs - Correct Answers: -Seamless academic progression (BSN to MSN and DNP or PhD)
-Career ladder programs
-Systems that offer a stepwise progression within a single school
An RN received a BSN degree as entry into professional nursing. The RN was able to progress to an
advanced degree by completing a BSN-to-DNP program. This progression from BSN preparation to an
advanced degree is known as: - Correct Answers: Educational mobility
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Correct Answers: -Offers certification in 25 areas of
specialty nursing
-Nongovernmental agencies, usually professional nursing organizations, grant certification
American Board of Nursing Specialties - Correct Answers: to ensure high standards and quality in the
education, evaluation, and practice of certified nurses
When one differentiates between licensure and certification, it should be known that: - Correct
Answers: Licensure is administered via state boards of nursing, whereas certification is granted by
nongovernmental agencies
Nurse Educator (NE) - Correct Answers: Minimum of master's degree in the specialty area in which
teach; must be competent in clinical practice at advanced generalist or specialist level; expectations of
the role include teaching, scholarship, and service to the community
Questions and Answers
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Correct Answers: Expert in advanced nursing practice who has earned
a clinically focused doctorate in nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Correct Answers: for students interested in research and generating new
knowledge
Mobility programs - Correct Answers: -Seamless academic progression (BSN to MSN and DNP or PhD)
-Career ladder programs
-Systems that offer a stepwise progression within a single school
An RN received a BSN degree as entry into professional nursing. The RN was able to progress to an
advanced degree by completing a BSN-to-DNP program. This progression from BSN preparation to an
advanced degree is known as: - Correct Answers: Educational mobility
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Correct Answers: -Offers certification in 25 areas of
specialty nursing
-Nongovernmental agencies, usually professional nursing organizations, grant certification
American Board of Nursing Specialties - Correct Answers: to ensure high standards and quality in the
education, evaluation, and practice of certified nurses
When one differentiates between licensure and certification, it should be known that: - Correct
Answers: Licensure is administered via state boards of nursing, whereas certification is granted by
nongovernmental agencies
Nurse Educator (NE) - Correct Answers: Minimum of master's degree in the specialty area in which
teach; must be competent in clinical practice at advanced generalist or specialist level; expectations of
the role include teaching, scholarship, and service to the community
