8 - CRNAs have required recertification every __ years
2025 - CRNAs must GRADUATE with a doctorate by the year ____
LSBN Mission - To safeguard the life and health of citizens of Louisiana by assuring
persons practicing as registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are
competent and safe
11 - Number of LSBN Board Members
4 - Length of LSBN term
LSBN - Our state regulatory agency that regulates licensure with the legal authority to
subpoena
Veterans Affairs - Only system in Louisiana where APRNs have full practice authority
(excludes CRNAs)
Division of Regulatory Affairs - Division of LSBN responsible for investigations,
hearings, and the recovery nurse program
Recovery Nurse Program - Program designed to identify and assist impaired
nurses/students to seek treatment to remain productive members of the profession
without jeopardizing public safety
Alcohol/Substance Abuse - Majority of disciplinary actions taken by LSBN is related to:
Division of Nursing - Division of LSBN responsible for education and credentialing
Nurse Practice Act - Law that authorizes LSBN to establish administrative rules and
regulations to implement in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Statutory - Nurse Practice Act is an example of a ____ law
Chapter 45 - Covers the rules and regulations pertaining to APRNs (definitions,
licensure, continued competence, authorized practice)
Collaborative Practice - The joint management of the health care of a patient by an
APRN + one or more consulting physicians
National Provider Identifier (NPI) - A standard identifier for health care providers
mandated by HIPAA that helps track outcomes, compile provider workforce data,
improve the transparency of care and prevent fraud.
6 Characteristics of Direct Clinical Practice - 1) Use of Holistic Perspective
, 2) Formation of Therapeutic Partnerships
3) Expert Clinical Performance
4)Use of Reflective Practice
5)Use of Evidence as a Guide to Practice
6) Use of Diverse Approaches
Use of Holistic Perspective - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that recognizes
multiples dimensions of a person (physiologic, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual)
Therapeutic Partnership - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves shared
decision making and verbal/nonverbal communication with the patient
Expert Clinical Performance - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves the
use of exceptional critical thinking skills, clinical judgement, and skillful performance
Use of Reflective Practice - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves the
APRN using past experiences to find meaning, critically analyze, and synthesize to
improve practice
Use of Evidence as a Guide to Practice - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that
involves identifying evidence and implementing it into practice
Use of Diverse Approaches - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves the
use of interpersonal, therapeutic, and complementary therapies (among others) to direct
patient care.
Smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, & alcohol abuse - Greatest risk factors for
development of chronic illnesses
Guidance - The provision of help, instruction, or assistance in which the APRN fills the
knowledge void of the patient.
Anticipatory Guidance - Helps patients know what to expect, what is normal/abnormal,
and when to seek additional care
Coaching - Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that
inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential
Nightingale's Environmental Theory - Theory that identified a strong link between
external factors (environment) and a patient's overall health.
Transtheoretical Model - Model of behavior change that identifies six distinct stages
people go through in altering behavior patterns; also called the stages of change model
Watson's Model of Caring - Model based on loving kindness that focuses on the
process of relation to others and going beyond the ego.
2025 - CRNAs must GRADUATE with a doctorate by the year ____
LSBN Mission - To safeguard the life and health of citizens of Louisiana by assuring
persons practicing as registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are
competent and safe
11 - Number of LSBN Board Members
4 - Length of LSBN term
LSBN - Our state regulatory agency that regulates licensure with the legal authority to
subpoena
Veterans Affairs - Only system in Louisiana where APRNs have full practice authority
(excludes CRNAs)
Division of Regulatory Affairs - Division of LSBN responsible for investigations,
hearings, and the recovery nurse program
Recovery Nurse Program - Program designed to identify and assist impaired
nurses/students to seek treatment to remain productive members of the profession
without jeopardizing public safety
Alcohol/Substance Abuse - Majority of disciplinary actions taken by LSBN is related to:
Division of Nursing - Division of LSBN responsible for education and credentialing
Nurse Practice Act - Law that authorizes LSBN to establish administrative rules and
regulations to implement in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Statutory - Nurse Practice Act is an example of a ____ law
Chapter 45 - Covers the rules and regulations pertaining to APRNs (definitions,
licensure, continued competence, authorized practice)
Collaborative Practice - The joint management of the health care of a patient by an
APRN + one or more consulting physicians
National Provider Identifier (NPI) - A standard identifier for health care providers
mandated by HIPAA that helps track outcomes, compile provider workforce data,
improve the transparency of care and prevent fraud.
6 Characteristics of Direct Clinical Practice - 1) Use of Holistic Perspective
, 2) Formation of Therapeutic Partnerships
3) Expert Clinical Performance
4)Use of Reflective Practice
5)Use of Evidence as a Guide to Practice
6) Use of Diverse Approaches
Use of Holistic Perspective - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that recognizes
multiples dimensions of a person (physiologic, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual)
Therapeutic Partnership - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves shared
decision making and verbal/nonverbal communication with the patient
Expert Clinical Performance - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves the
use of exceptional critical thinking skills, clinical judgement, and skillful performance
Use of Reflective Practice - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves the
APRN using past experiences to find meaning, critically analyze, and synthesize to
improve practice
Use of Evidence as a Guide to Practice - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that
involves identifying evidence and implementing it into practice
Use of Diverse Approaches - Characteristic of direct clinical practice that involves the
use of interpersonal, therapeutic, and complementary therapies (among others) to direct
patient care.
Smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, & alcohol abuse - Greatest risk factors for
development of chronic illnesses
Guidance - The provision of help, instruction, or assistance in which the APRN fills the
knowledge void of the patient.
Anticipatory Guidance - Helps patients know what to expect, what is normal/abnormal,
and when to seek additional care
Coaching - Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that
inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential
Nightingale's Environmental Theory - Theory that identified a strong link between
external factors (environment) and a patient's overall health.
Transtheoretical Model - Model of behavior change that identifies six distinct stages
people go through in altering behavior patterns; also called the stages of change model
Watson's Model of Caring - Model based on loving kindness that focuses on the
process of relation to others and going beyond the ego.
