CNSs may (Select all that apply.)
a. manage an inpatient nursing unit.
b. develop educational programs for nursing staff.
c. conduct practice outcomes research.
d. prescribe medications for common illnesses.
e. attend or assist in the delivery of low-risk newborns.
ANS: A, B, C
Correct
CNSs are prepared with an advanced nursing degree and the skills to function in a variety of settings and functional roles.
Incorrect
CNSs do not have prescribing authority. CNMs attend or assist at the delivery of low-risk newborns.
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