An APHN has been working with multiple agencies to establish a nursing center in the commu-nity. What is the purpose of creating a nursing center?
a. To provide opportunities for collaborative relationships
b. To offer specialized care for certain medi-cal conditions
c. To promote the autonomy of NPs
d. To focus on primary prevention for the community
ANS: A
Nursing centers provide opportunities for collaborative practice among APHNs, NPs, baccalau-reate-prepared nurses, and community members. Nursing centers address the health needs of vulnerable populations. Their central mission is community development; public involvement; in-terprofessional practice; and health promotion and disease prevention supported by the principles of primary health care.
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