The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact the:
a. American Nurses Association (ANA).
b. National League for Nursing (NLN).
c. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
ANS: C
Correct: The nurse should contact the ANCC to determine the education, experience, and examination requirements that must be met if one is to become certified.
Incorrect:
a. The ANA is a professional organization that represents all nurses.
b. The NLN is a professional organization whose members represent multiple disciplines; this group conducts many types of activities, including accreditation of nursing education programs.
d. The NCSBN is an organization whose membership consists of the board of nursing from each territory of the state.
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