What is one challenge when working as an advanced practice nurse?
1. Lack of formal recognition and acceptance by the public
2. The need for licensure and certification
3. Lack of prescriptive authority and reimbursement by third-party payers
4. Lack of education and experience
Correct Answer: 3
Each individual state has regulatory control of the practice of APN. Therefore, this has placed different restrictions on the scope of practice of the APN, resulting in the lack of prescriptive authority from state to state, and the lack of eligibility for reimbursement from third-party payers. Advanced practice nurses are recognized in all 50 states in the United States, and APNs fill a need for quality primary care services at an affordable cost to clients in both rural and urban settings. Many APNs are certified by national professional organizations that have developed educational and experimental criteria for specialty certification. APN licensure requires graduate degree preparation as educational preparation.
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