Test Bank for Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential
Knowledge for the Profession 3rd Edition Denisco
Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing...
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Test Bank for Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential
Knowledge for the Profession 3rd Edition Denisco
Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN)
introduced the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
TAhNeSA: ABCN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses
(APRNs) to meet challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
2. Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of
Nursing Practice (DNP) degree?
a. To compete against master’s degree programs
b. To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
ANS: D
Although all answers are influenced by the DNP core competencies, the DNP program
creation in 2004 by the
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