Final Exam Advanced Practice Roles
and Issues.
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Define: - CORRECT ANSWER APRN- must pass certification exam
APN- different MS in education? or some other topic
How does and NP practice differ from RN practice? - CORRECT ANSWER an NP is an RN with
supplemental Standardized Procedures.
The Standardized Procedures must be updated Q 3-5 years
NP not independent provider
How does and NP practice differ from a PA practice? - CORRECT ANSWER a PA is NEVER
independent...always work under MD
Do NPs have a seperate license to work in California? - CORRECT ANSWER NO
state vs. national certification
How would you transfer from another state to CA? - CORRECT ANSWER BRN will except national
certification from another state
What do you need to be approved as an NP in Cali once you graduate? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. graduate
form CA BRN approved program
2. send state certification from school
=practice as state NP
and Issues.
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Define: - CORRECT ANSWER APRN- must pass certification exam
APN- different MS in education? or some other topic
How does and NP practice differ from RN practice? - CORRECT ANSWER an NP is an RN with
supplemental Standardized Procedures.
The Standardized Procedures must be updated Q 3-5 years
NP not independent provider
How does and NP practice differ from a PA practice? - CORRECT ANSWER a PA is NEVER
independent...always work under MD
Do NPs have a seperate license to work in California? - CORRECT ANSWER NO
state vs. national certification
How would you transfer from another state to CA? - CORRECT ANSWER BRN will except national
certification from another state
What do you need to be approved as an NP in Cali once you graduate? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. graduate
form CA BRN approved program
2. send state certification from school
=practice as state NP
