Ancc nonclinical Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

T-test Compares one variable (perhaps BP) between two groups P-value Represents the probability of error involved in accepting the observed results as a valid representative of the population. Think of P-value as statistical significance of a hypothesis. 00:05 01:33 Standard deviation The measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data from the average. Confidence interval Measures the reliability of an estimate. With defined limits at each end, this spec...

AANP: Exam Pearls Exam Format • AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if you are guessing, AVOID PICKING EXOTIC DIAGNOS...

ANCC Certification Critical care exam 1 (part 1) with correct answers AACN: mission? vision? values? CORRECT ANSWERS Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellence care Vision: supports creating a health care system driven by the needs of patients and families in which critical care nurses make their optimal contributions, which is described as synergy (mixture of nurse, system, and patient along with patient characteristics...

ANCC Certification Critical care exam 1 (part 1) with correct answers AACN: mission? vision? values? CORRECT ANSWERS Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellence care Vision: supports creating a health care system driven by the needs of patients and families in which critical care nurses make their optimal contributions, which is described as synergy (mixture of nurse, system, and patient along with patient characteristics...