Educational preparation for public health and community health CNS includes a master's degree. In contrast, the nurse practitioner (NP) degree:

1. Started as a physician's assistant program
2. Was an offshoot of midwifery
3. Has not always required a master's degree
4. Began in Europe and didn't reach the United States until 1970


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The early NP degree programs were often continuing education programs and certificate pro-grams that did not require a master's degree or even a baccalaureate degree.

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A) "The key to preventing osteoporosis is to remain physically active on a regular basis.". B) "For women who have complete menopause, vitamin D supplements are the best form of prevention.". C) "The best thing that you can do is to maximize your calcium intake by including dairy at most meals and taking supplements as well.". D) "You need to make sure you are getting the recommended daily dose of calcium, which may involve taking supplements at each meal.".

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The nurse questions if an article was written by a healthcare professional because several pieces of data appear to be misinterpreted. Which action should be taken to identify a ghostwriter? Select all that apply.

A) Use peer reviewers with expertise. B) Notify the publisher that the article is incorrect. C) Note if interpreted data is in sync with current practice. D) Monitor the internal and external validity of research data. E) Contact the listed author and ask questions about the content.

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Write the fraction in decimal form: 6 125/

1000 A. 61.25 B. 0.6125 C. 6.125 D. 612.5

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The nurse should question a prescription for triazolam for which client?

a. a client following bladder surgery c. a psychiatric client b. a medical client with heart failure d. a postpartum mother

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