Deck 4: Educational Preparation of Advanced Practice Nurses: Looking to the Future

Question 1

Which activity does the advanced practice nurse (APN) anticipate when completing a doctor of philosophy (PhD) research residency?

A) Literature review in nursing science
B) Participation in quality improvement
C) Presentation at practice conferences
D) Development of capstone with mentors

Answer 1

Literature review in nursing science

Question 2

Which activity is completed for both a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) program?

A) Interprofessional education (IPE) collaborative experiences
B) Participation in full scope research
C) Presentation at practice conferences
D) Submission of research grant proposals

Answer 2

Interprofessional education (IPE) collaborative experiences

Question 3

Which type of grant proposal does the advanced practice nurse (APN) submit when completing a doctor of philosophy (PhD) residency? Select all that apply.

A) Practice
B) Business
C) Research
D) Leadership

Answer 3

Research

Question 4

Which activity does the advanced practice nurse (APN) complete when participating in a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) residency?

A) Participate in quality improvement.
B) Present at research conferences.
C) Pilot research projects for dissertation.
D) Submit research grant proposals.

Question 5

Which is the predominant route to certification for the advanced practice nurse (APN)?

A) Doctor of philosophy (PhD)
B) Doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
C) Master of science in nursing (MSN)
D) Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

Question 6

Which doctoral degree may be inappropriate for the nurse educator who seeks a tenure track position in the university setting?

A) Doctor of medicine (MD)
B) Doctor of philosophy (PhD)
C) Educational doctorate (EdD)
D) Doctor of nursing practice (DNP)

Question 7

The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) student will complete a final project referred to as a __________ requirement.

Question 8

The doctor of philosophy student will complete a __________ as part of the educational process.