Author Question: An APHN is completing the process for certification renewal in the specialty. What time period has ... (Read 21 times)

stock · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An APHN is completing the process for certification renewal in the specialty. What time period has passed making renewal necessary?

a. 1 year
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 7 years

Question 2

Which statement accurately describes how 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 de-gree
d. Began in Europe and didn't reach the United States until 1970

samiel-sayed · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Certification for APHNs and NPs is for 5 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 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. NP programs began with a focus on well children. The NP movement began in 1965 at the University of Colorado.