A registered nurse would like to become a nurse practitioner. Which level of education is required?
a. Bachelor of science in nursing degree
b. Master's or higher degree in nursing and NP education
c. Bachelor of science in nursing degree and completion of a formal NP program
d. Master's degree with a specialty in public health nursing
B
As of 1992, the ANCC required a Master's degree or higher for NP certification.
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1. The role of stem cells would be novel research in the field of cancer development. 2. Cancer stem cells are short-lived and therefore expensive to study. 3. The effects of cancer stem cells are likely limited to initiation of tumor growth. 4. Current research includes methods of differentiating cancer stem cells from normal stem cells.
A patient with a history of hypertension is admitted for a procedure. If the patient's arterial pressure decreases, which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to see?
a. Decreased heart rate b. Increased heart rate c. Decreased blood pressure d. Syncope
A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
a. "What would you like me to do to help you?" b. "Why do you suppose you are feeling anxious?" c. "I'm not sure I understand. Give me an example." d. "You must get your feelings under control before we can continue."
Which comment by the client receiving morphine should the nurse recognize as an adverse effect?
A. "My ears are constantly ringing." B. "My heart feels like it is skipping beats." C. "I feel like I am going to throw up." D. "I feel cold shivers all over."