Author Question: Which of the following organizations provides nurses with the opportunity for specialty ... (Read 14 times)

humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which of the following organizations provides nurses with the opportunity for specialty certification?

a. American Association of Colleges of Nursing
b. National League for Nursing
c. American Nurses Credentialing Center
d. NCLEX

Question 2

Which of the following is not true of the RN's scope of practice?

a. A nurse may be disciplined by the Board of Nursing for practicing beyond his or her scope of practice.
b. Scope of practice is legally defined by the American Nurses Association.
c. Scope of practice defines the responsibilities of nurses.
d. Scope of practice can be found in state nurse practice acts.

Carissamariew · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The ANCC offers certification in many nursing specialties. The AACN and NLN provide nurs-ing school accreditation. NCLEX is the national licensure examination implemented by the Na-tional Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Answer to Question 2

B
Options a, c, and d are true. The RN's scope of practice is legally defined by state nurse practice acts, not the ANA.