ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE AND CLINICAL
LEADERSHIP EXAMINATION [2025/2026]
Comprehensive Assessment of Advanced Clinical Decision-
Making, Evidence-Based Practice, and Professional Nursing
Competence
SPRING SEMESTER EXAM 2026
Which are considered Advanced Practice Nursing careers?
Select all that apply.
Nurse Educator
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Practitioner
The nurse practitioner is considered an advanced practice nurse that specializes in different
clinical roles.
Certified Nurse Midwife
The certified nurse midwife is an advanced practice nurse that cares for pregnant women.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
, The clinical nurse specialist is an advanced practice nurse that focuses on quality measures.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
The certified registered nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse that specializes in
providing anesthesia.
Education is an important aspect of nursing and a foundational component. There are many
degrees that can be accomplished in the nursing field. Which is the most common graduate
degree for the clinical nurse specialist?
Diploma
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Master of Science
The Master of science degree is the most common graduate degree and encompasses many
specialties.
The advanced practice role can take on many specialties within nursing. Which advanced
practice nursing role is increasing fastest in the number of providers over the past few years as
other opportunities become available?
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
LEADERSHIP EXAMINATION [2025/2026]
Comprehensive Assessment of Advanced Clinical Decision-
Making, Evidence-Based Practice, and Professional Nursing
Competence
SPRING SEMESTER EXAM 2026
Which are considered Advanced Practice Nursing careers?
Select all that apply.
Nurse Educator
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Practitioner
The nurse practitioner is considered an advanced practice nurse that specializes in different
clinical roles.
Certified Nurse Midwife
The certified nurse midwife is an advanced practice nurse that cares for pregnant women.
1
Page
Clinical Nurse Specialist
, The clinical nurse specialist is an advanced practice nurse that focuses on quality measures.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
The certified registered nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse that specializes in
providing anesthesia.
Education is an important aspect of nursing and a foundational component. There are many
degrees that can be accomplished in the nursing field. Which is the most common graduate
degree for the clinical nurse specialist?
Diploma
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Master of Science
The Master of science degree is the most common graduate degree and encompasses many
specialties.
The advanced practice role can take on many specialties within nursing. Which advanced
practice nursing role is increasing fastest in the number of providers over the past few years as
other opportunities become available?
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2
Page
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
