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Bernana

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A registered nurse would like to become a nurse practitioner. Which level of education is required?
 
  a. Bachelor of science in nursing degree
  b. Master's or higher degree in nursing and NP education
  c. Bachelor of science in nursing degree and completion of a formal NP program
  d. Master's degree with a specialty in public health nursing

Question 2

A student is pursuing graduate nursing education with preparation as a generalist, functioning at the micro-systems level, and assuming accountability for healthcare outcomes for a specific group of clients.
 
  Which educational preparation is this student receiving? a. Clinical nurse leader
  b. Advanced public health nurse
  c. Nurse practitioner
  d. Doctor of Nursing Practice



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Answer to Question 1

B
As of 1992, the ANCC required a Master's degree or higher for NP certification.

Answer to Question 2

A
A clinical nurse leader is defined as a nurse who is a master's prepared generalist who functions at the micro-system level and assumes accountability for healthcare outcomes for a specific group of clients within a unit or area.



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