Deck 2: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering

Question 1

In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated?

A) Pediatrics
B) Primary care
C) Family
D) Adult gerontology

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which factor represents a potential barrier to the nurse practitioner's practice in a primary care setting?

A) Cost effectiveness
B) Professional growth
C) Aging baby boomers
D) Collaboration agreements

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which topic is specifically addressed in outcomes designated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials for Master's Education in Nursing?

A) Physical assessment
B) Pathophysiology
C) Population health
D) Pharmacology

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which organization outlined core competencies for nurse practitioners in all tracks and specialties?

A) American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
B) National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
C) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Question 5

Which American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) essential is unique to the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program?

A) Background for practice from sciences and humanities
B) Advanced nursing practice
C) Healthcare policy for advocacy in health care
D) Organizational and systems leadership

Question 6

Distinguish among the advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) roles recognized by the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education.

Question 7

Differentiate between the focus of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) in nursing.

Question 8

Describe the components of the DNP Scholarly Project as designated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

Question 9

Discuss the scope of practice and expanded opportunities made available to the nurse practitioner who earns a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree.

Question 10

Explain the relevance of nursing philosophies and theories to the nurse practitioner's delivery of patient care.

Question 11

What was the purpose for the initial role of the nurse practitioner, and does it differ from the role of the nurse practitioner in today's healthcare system?

Question 12

Who are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)?

Question 13

What are the master's and DNP essentials, and what are they used for?

Question 14

Describe the NP core competencies as identified by NONPF, and discuss how students can attain basic mastery of those competencies.

Question 15

What are elements of role transition from RN to NP, and what are you currently experiencing in this process?

Question 16

The concept of "nurse practitionering" has been introduced in this chapter. Comment on your responses to this idea.