A Nurse Is Completing the Degree Requirements for an Advanced

Multiple Choice

A nurse is completing the degree requirements for an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner and is concerned about certification requirements.Which statement concerning certification for advanced practice is true?

A) All states require certification for all specialty roles that are identified as advanced practice.
B) Nurse anesthetists and nurse-midwives are the only advanced practice role that require certification in the state nurse practice acts.
C) Scope of practice remains unclear in state nurse practice acts due to the increasing number of new advanced practice roles.
D) Certification is automatic when the nurse applies for an advanced practice license.