The nurse has been working in the clinical setting for several years as an advanced practice nurse and has earned her master's degree as a family nurse practitioner. However, she seems unfulfilled and has a strong desire to do research

To fulfill her desire, the nurse most likely would apply to attend a program that would lead to a a. Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNSc).
b. Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD).
c. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP).
d. Doctor in the Science of Nursing degree (DSN).


B
PhD programs emphasize basic research and theory and are research oriented. Professional doctoral programs in nursing (DSN or DNSc) prepare graduates to apply research findings to clinical nursing. The DNP is a practice doctorate that prepares advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners.

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a. "Excretion and metabolism are components of pharmacodynamics." b. "Receptor binding and potency are components of pharmacodynamics." c. "Age and gender are components of pharmacodynamics." d. "Routes of administration are components of pharmacodynamics."

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A major focus of nursing science during the 1970s was:

a. communication of research findings. b. health care delivery. c. illness prevention. d. nursing education.

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A group member has taken on the role of the "gatekeeper." Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by this member?

a. Seek and accept the authority or direction of others b. Guide and direct the group activity c. Control outsiders' access to the group d. Focus the movement toward the main work of the group

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Pearson's r is an index that communicates:

a. Relative risk b. Relative risk reduction c. Correlation between two variables d. None of the above

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