The first field of nursing to certify advanced practitioners was the field of:
a. adult nurse practitioners.
b. nurse-midwifery.
c. clinical nurse specialist.
d. nurse anesthesia.
ANS: D
Correct: In 1946, nurse anesthesia became the first field of nursing practice to certify advanced practitioners.
Incorrect:
a. Adult nurse practitioner was not the first field to certify practitioners.
b. Nurse-midwifery did not begin certification until 1961.
c. Clinical nurse specialist was not the first field to become certified.
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