Author Question: Which statement accurately describes how nurse practitioner (NP) programs began? a. Started as a ... (Read 78 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement accurately describes how nurse practitioner (NP) programs began?

a. Started as a physician's assistant program
b. Were an offshoot of midwifery
c. Have not always required a master's degree
d. Began in Europe and didn't reach the United States until 1970

Question 2

A nurse practitioner is employed in a primary health care setting. Which services are most likely provided in this setting?

a. Primary health services and prison medicine services
b. Public health and primary care services
c. Family practice and geriatrics care
d. Home health and school health services

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The early NP degree programs were often continuing education programs and certificate pro-grams that did not require a master's degree or even a baccalaureate degree.

Answer to Question 2

B
Primary health includes public health and primary care services by definition.