The purpose of mandatory continuing education for license renewal is to
a. ensure that nurses remain up to date in knowledge.
b. ensure that nurses remain competent in psychomotor skills.
c. ensure that nurses attend regular staff development meetings.
d. ensure consistency between states regarding continuing education requirements.
In 2004, the AACN proposed a new doctoral degree, the doctor of nursing practice (DNP). What is the focus of the DNP degree in nursing?
a. Nursing research
b. Nursing quality improvement
c. Advanced clinical practice
d. Nursing theory development
Which of the following is the primary distinction between licensure and certification?
a. Certification is required to practice nursing.
b. Licensure is granted automatically on completion of an accredited nursing program.
c. Certification validates a high level of proficiency.
d. Licensure is voluntary.
Which of the following is a part of the history of doctoral education in nursing?
a. The nurse scientist program was discontinued after more universities began offering doctoral programs in nursing.
b. The first doctoral degree (PhD) was offered at the University of Pittsburgh.
c. The number of doctoral programs in nursing has doubled since 1990.
d. The largest numbers of doctoral programs are practice-focused.
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