AGACNP Exam Review with Complete Solutions
Scope of Practice [Ans:- Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice
Key elements of the NP rol
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AGACNP Exam Review with Complete Solutions
Scope of Practice [Ans:- Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice
Key elements of the NP role include [Ans:- integration of care across the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning
Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... [Ans:- American Nurses Association which measure quality of practice, service, or education
State Practice Acts [Ans:- Authorize Boards of Nursing in each state to establish statutory authority for licensure of RNs
State Practice Acts - authority includes: [Ans:- use of title, authorization for scope of practice including prescriptive authority, and disciplinary grounds
States vary in practice requirements, such as [Ans:- certification
Prescriptive authority [Ans:- Ability and extent of NPs ability to prescribe meds
DEA has ruled that nurses in advanced practice may obtain.. [Ans:- registration numbers, state practice acts dictate level of prescriptive authority allowed
Credentials encompass... [Ans:- required education, licensure and certification to practice as an NP
Credentials establish... [Ans:- minimal levels of acceptable performance
Credentialing is necessary to: [Ans:- ensure that safe healthcare is provided by qualified individuals; comply with federal and state laws r/t APN
Credentials also... [Ans:- acknowledges the scope of practice of NP, mandates accountability, enforces professional standards for practice
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