Hamric and Hanson's Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Tracy,O'Grady
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Table of contents
Part I: Historical and Developmental Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
1. Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States
2. Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. A Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing
4. Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse
5. Evolving and Innovative Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nursing
6. International Development of Advanced Practice Nursing NEW more global focus
Part II: Competencies of Advanced Practice Nursing
7. Direct Clinical Practice
8. Coaching and Guidance
9. Consultation
10. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
11. Leadership
12. Collaboration NEW emphasis on interprofessional collaborative practice
13. Ethical Decision Making
Part III: Advanced Practice Roles: The Operational Definitions of Advanced Practice
Nursing
14. The Clinical Nurse Specialist
15. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
16. The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
17. The Certified Nurse-Midwife
18. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Part IV: Critical Elements in Managing Advanced Nursing Practice Environments
19. Business Planning and Reimbursement Mechanisms
20. Marketing and Negotiation
21. Understanding Regulatory, Legal, and Credentialing Requirements
22. Health Policy Issues in Changing Environments
23. An Integrative Review of APRN Outcomes and Performance Improvement
24. Using Outcomes and Performance Improvement Data to Evaluate and Improve Practice
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Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. 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.
2. 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
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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
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.
3. Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice
nursing?
a. Clinical Nurse Specialist
b. Family nurse practitioner
c. Pediatric nurse practitioner
d. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
ANS: D
In 1931, the National Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NANA), renamed in 1939
to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) was the first
recognized group promoting advanced nursing practice. Agatha Hodgins founded
the AANM at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
4. Which factor is broadly perceived to solidify and standardize the role of the
APNs over the last 25 years?
a. Lack of access to health care providers
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