True or False
New Mexico is a restricted practice state
False- NPs can initiate treatment and prescribe meds without the collaboration or supervision of a physician
What do you call a crossbreed of a zebra and a horse?
Zorse
How many clinical hours do you need to graduate for the Psychiatric NP program? 450, 550, or 650?
650
Name the two accrediting bodies for NPs
AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) and ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
This Simpson's character is known for saying, "Okalee Doke-alee!".
Flanders
There are 18 bones in each foot
False-There are 28 bones in each foot.
How much for DEA license?
$222, $666, $888?
$888/3 years
What nursing body certifies PMHNP’s
ANCC
The black box in an airplane is what color?
Orange
You can work with a graduate APRN license before obtaining certification
True- As long as you have a date to take the certification exam
How many CEs do you need to recertify through the PNCB PNP-PC?
15 hours, 10 of which can be clinical practice hours.
How much for APRN License?
$100, $200, $300?
$100. Renewal is $110
How often do you renew your national certification as an AG/ACNP, FNP, or PMHNP?
Every 5 years
Which specific population do BON and national certification orgs want APRNs to specialize in?
Pediatrics- According to the APRN Consensus Model
Transcripts can be sent to the BON by YOU or The College of Nursing.
False- Transcripts MUST be received from the educational institution
How many contact hours of approved CEs do NPs need each 2 year renewal period?
30 hrs for RN re-licensure AND 20 additional hrs for APRN re-licensure = 50
True or false: You do not need to pay to renew your RN license as you practice as an APRN.
False. NM requires you to still pay $110 to renew your RN license when you are a practicing APRN. It is optional in some states.
How many clinical hours are needed for the Verification of APRN education form during licensure for APRNs in NM?
Minimum of 400 clinical hours
What animal kills more people than any other?
Mosquitoes- due to the diseases they carry.
Graduate permits are issued to your employer. They do not expire.
They do expire and will if you fail the certification exam.
Of the 20 CE's for NP's, how many pharmacology hours are required
15 hours
How much for controlled substance registration/pharmacy license?
$60
How far in advance should you renew your NP license?
20, 40, or 60 days?
60 days
True or false? The NM Board of Nursing does not license certified nurse midwives.
True. Nurse midwives are licensed through the American Midwifery Certification Board, a national certifying body.