Advanced Practice Nursing Essential
Knowledge For the Profession 5th
Edition||Newest Update 2025!!!
1. Which state became the first to recognize diagnosis and treatment as part of the scope of
practice of specialty nurses?
a. Idaho
b. Oklahoma
c. South Dakota
d. Maryland
ANS: A
Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed HB 46 and HB 207 into law on February 11, 1971. This amended the
states' nurse practice act making it the first state to officially recognize diagnosis and treatment of
specialty nurses. The recognition of the ability to diagnose and treat overcame an initial hurdle toward
independent nursing practice.
2. The American Nursing Association (ANA) defines which requirement for the designation of a
clinical nurse specialist in any specialty?
a. Specialty training certificate
b. Successful completion of certification examination
c. Masters or doctoral degree
d. 1000 hours relevant supervised traininge. Two or more years of clinically relevant
experience
ANS: C
In 1980, the ANA specifically outlined criteria for the acknowledgment of clinical nurse specialist
training programs. At that time they required graduate level training to become an expert in a
relevant specialty area of nursing. Additionally, they must meet any requirements set forth by
the specific professional society.
3. The first known establishment of the nurse practitioner role occurred in 1965 at the University
of Colorado. In which area of training did this role specialize?
a. Pediatrics b. Geriatrics c. Midwifery d.Anesthesia
ANS: A
The establishment of the first pediatric nurse practitioner program was in 1965 at the University
of Colorado. Loretta Ford, RN and Henry Silver, MD provided a 4- month course to certified
registered nurses to provide education on managing childhood health problems.
4. The DNP program curriculum outlined which of the following clinical requirements in an effort
to standardize training?
a. 1000 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
b. 1000 supervised clinical hours
Knowledge For the Profession 5th
Edition||Newest Update 2025!!!
1. Which state became the first to recognize diagnosis and treatment as part of the scope of
practice of specialty nurses?
a. Idaho
b. Oklahoma
c. South Dakota
d. Maryland
ANS: A
Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed HB 46 and HB 207 into law on February 11, 1971. This amended the
states' nurse practice act making it the first state to officially recognize diagnosis and treatment of
specialty nurses. The recognition of the ability to diagnose and treat overcame an initial hurdle toward
independent nursing practice.
2. The American Nursing Association (ANA) defines which requirement for the designation of a
clinical nurse specialist in any specialty?
a. Specialty training certificate
b. Successful completion of certification examination
c. Masters or doctoral degree
d. 1000 hours relevant supervised traininge. Two or more years of clinically relevant
experience
ANS: C
In 1980, the ANA specifically outlined criteria for the acknowledgment of clinical nurse specialist
training programs. At that time they required graduate level training to become an expert in a
relevant specialty area of nursing. Additionally, they must meet any requirements set forth by
the specific professional society.
3. The first known establishment of the nurse practitioner role occurred in 1965 at the University
of Colorado. In which area of training did this role specialize?
a. Pediatrics b. Geriatrics c. Midwifery d.Anesthesia
ANS: A
The establishment of the first pediatric nurse practitioner program was in 1965 at the University
of Colorado. Loretta Ford, RN and Henry Silver, MD provided a 4- month course to certified
registered nurses to provide education on managing childhood health problems.
4. The DNP program curriculum outlined which of the following clinical requirements in an effort
to standardize training?
a. 1000 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
b. 1000 supervised clinical hours
