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Sherpath Week 1-4 2602There are many pathways that a master's prepared nurse can take. Of these roles, which one has
prescriptive authority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse practitioner
The nurse practitioner has prescriptive authority. This is a part of the role.
The nurse with an advanced degree has many options for growth and development professionally
with an organization. Which nursing role requires an entry-level master's degree? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Advanced Practice Nurse
Advanced practice nursing allows nurses to pursue various clinical specialties in a variety of areas
such as mental health. This role must have an entry-level master's degree.
The RN that pursues a master's degree can choose either a clinical or non-clinical educational
track. Which role is more aligned with clinical focus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse Practitioner
The nurse practitioner is a clinical role for the master's prepared nurse and the nurse can further
specialize within this role.
Although the AACN has recommended a DNP for all advanced practice nurses, which advanced
practice specialty, has mandated that a doctorate degree will be the entry point by 2025? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
The DNP is a must for all certified registered nurse anesthetist by the year 2025.
There are many educational opportunities for nurses to advance their degree. Which is a way that
the DNP nurse is different than the PhD prepared nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Choose a
specialty
The DNP nurse can choose a clinical specialty within the profession. The PhD nurse cannot
choose specialties such as Nurse Practitioner without addition education.
The doctoral degree has many opportunities for nursing practice. Which is specific to the DNP
degree? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provider patient relationships
The nurse practitioner establishes a provider patient relationship much like the medical profession.
There are many factors that can help the PhD nurse educator to become and remain tenured.
Which activity by the tenured PhD nurse is an aspect of research? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Publishing in scientific journals
The PhD nurse is expected to publish articles based on their research in order to retain tenure
status within a university.
Giving podium presentations at conferences
The PhD nurse can reach a smaller group that is interested in the research topic by giving podium
presentations to retain tenure.
,Research is an important role of the PhD prepared nurse. Which is considered the preferred
method to disseminate information obtained through research methods? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Peer Reviewed Journal
Peer reviewed journals are a good resource to disseminate knowledge that reaches a targeted
group.
The PhD prepared nurse is considered a scientist in the nursing profession. Which is a key aspect
of the role of a PhD nurse whose primary focus is research? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grant writing
The PhD prepared nurse competes for grants and develops the nursing science.
Which is an example of continuing education (CE)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class led by an
infectious disease physician on the patient with Ebola
Recognition, treatment, and protection from Ebola provided by an expert in the field can qualify as
CE credits as long as requirements are met.
Which are benefits of continuing education (CE) for nurses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintaining
licensure in certain states
Most states require CE credits as part of renewing nursing licensure.
Obtaining the latest information about nursing practice
CE courses are an excellent way for nurses to stay informed about the latest practice
developments.
Gaining additional expertise in a specific or specialty field
Nurses can take CE credit courses to obtain additional knowledge and expertise in a certain area.
Establishing competence or expertise in a specific topic in nursing
A nurse who has taken a CE course in a certain area may be able to establish competence in that
field.
Providing higher quality of care and educational support for patients and families
Nurses who have completed CE courses have increased their knowledge base and can apply that
to their practice, which results in a higher quality of care.
How might a nurse benefit professionally from continuing education (CE)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-By meeting requirement to maintain licensure as a registered nurse
Some states require nurses to have a certain number of CE hours in order to maintain licensure.
By increasing the opportunity to maintain expertise in professional careers
CE is an opportunity for nurses to maintain expertise in their professional practice.
Gain recognition as having obtained a level of expertise in a particular field through CE
CE provides an opportunity to increase skills and recognized level of expertise, which can lead to
identification as a resource for other nurses.
In which ways does certification influence the perception of delivery of higher-quality patient care?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Proficiency in a particular specialized area of care
Certification is given only to nurses who obtain knowledge and experience in a specialized area.
, Recognition by the public and peers of established competency in a particular specialty
A certification communicates competence and commitment to a particular specialty, which can be
appreciated by peers and the public.
Recognition of competence and experience in a particular area of nursing, and acknowledgment of
increased skill level
Certification does establish recognition of competence and experience.
How would a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing and specialty certification
properly list credentials? - CORRECT ANSWER-RN-C, BSN (Bachelor's Degree RN, Certified)
A nurse with a BSN and specialty certification could use licensure, education, and certification
credentials.
Which are professional advantages of certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased earning
potential
Employers usually pay nurses more for having professional certification.
Recognition of professional achievement
Professional certification is a visible recognition of profession achievement.
Enhanced professional credibility and recognition
Professional certification provides credibility and recognition within a specialty area.
Increased opportunity for promotion and career advancement
Certification in a specialty area can lead to increased opportunities for professional advancement.
The nursing professor is leading a discussion with ADN students on the benefit of obtaining a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) after graduation. Which information should the professor
include on how the BSN curriculum improves patient outcomes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Emphasizes critical thinking skills
The four-year duration and curriculum focuses on critical thinking skills that improve patient safety
and quality care.
Promotes evidenced-based practice
Evidenced-based practice has been a well-researched and instrumental component of
professional nursing practice to improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrates health care system and quality leadership skills
As a BSN graduate, leadership skills that improve quality, and systems that manage patient
populations, improve patient outcomes.
A diploma student is meeting with a nursing advisor about obtaining a higher degree in nursing.
The advisor includes which as a benefit of obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
degree? - CORRECT ANSWER-Career mobility
BSN-prepared nurses experience greater career mobility in the complex health care system.
Which are the advantages of an RN-BSN program? - CORRECT ANSWER-On campus time is
limited
Hybrid/blended RN-BSN programs have no or limited on-campus time.
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