I want a nursing specialty certificate
MSN -Main Categories of clinical APRN
MSN - Even more choices!
I'm a doctor, but please don't call me one
Kitchen Sink
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What is ACLS Certification?
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) is a systematic approach to providing care to victims who have suffered a cardiac arrest or from several other specific medical emergencies. ACLS is an extension of basic life support (BLS): BLS is where the process of resuscitation begins, but ACLS is required for successful resuscitation. Nurses who work in an emergency room, intensive care unit, an operating room, a recovery room, a step-down unit, or who will work as transport nurses are required to have certification in ACLS.
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What are the four major categories of clinical APRN?
APRN = advanced practice registered nurse The following four categories require a Master's level degree in nursing (at least!): 1. Nurse Practitioner - 2 years of school 2. Clinical Nurse Specialist - 2 years of school 3. Certified Nurse Midwife - 2 years of school 4. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - 3 years of school ***Many Schools offer 4 year part-time***
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This degree is designed to enhance the ability of nurses to think and act strategically and collaboratively, engage in management, participate in policy decision-making, and lead agencies through health care change, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. What advanced nursing degree is it?
MSN in nursing management, policy, and leadership. ***This is a masters degree in nursing that takes about 2 years to complete ***
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What type of Degree am I? A terminal professional degree that focuses on the clinical aspects of nursing rather than academic research. The curriculum for this degree generally includes advanced practice, diagnoses, and treatment of disease.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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If I wanted to find employment with some of the nation's most prominent federal agencies, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute and other agencies within the National Institutes of Health, what masters degree would best suit me? A. Masters of Infectious Disease B. Masters of Public Health C. Masters of Science in Immunology D. Masters of Business Administration
B. Masters of Public Health **2 years full time in school **Design, implement, and evaluate behavior change programs for health agencies **Find jobs in local, state, and federal agencies, advocacy groups, academic institutions, and faith-based initiatives **Influence local and global strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in vulnerable populations
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What does CCRN stand for?
CCRN — Certification for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurses Offered by AACN - American association of critical care nurses - recognized for a 3-year period - The CCRN exam is for nurses who work at the bedside of acutely and/or critically ill patients in areas such as ICUs, CCUs, respiratory ICUs, surgical ICUs, medical/surgical ICUs, cardiac/surgical ICUs, neuro/neurosurgical ICUs, PICUs, NICUs, critical care transport/flight, trauma units, emergency departments and in nurse anesthesia — or in other units as appropriate. - 1,750 hours in direct bedside care of acutely and/or critically ill patients during the 2-year period prior to application, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent 12 months preceding application. - Sit for test, and if you pass, get the certification for 3 years
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What type of APRN is authorized to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care under the particular Nurse Practice Act of each state?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ***Their anesthesia practice consists of all accepted anesthetic techniques including general, epidural, spinal, peripheral nerve block, sedation, or local. *** ***Scope of practice is commonly further defined by the practice location's clinical privilege and credentialing process, anesthesia department policies, or practitioner agreements. ***
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This type of advanced degree allows nurses to teach and prepare nurses for entry into practice positions. They can also teach in various patient care settings to provide continuing education to licensed nursing staff. What type of nurse is this?
Nurse Educator ***usually requires at least an MSN in nursing education***
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True or False: In 2015, a Doctorate of Nursing Practice will be required for certification in advanced practice nursing roles that are currently MSN positions: nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist and clinical nurse specialist.
TRUE
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What is the nursing Masters of Business duration?
The duration of the Nursing MBA degree program is two years, traditionally. However, the duration can differ if the program is opted in a different type of graduate program such as the accelerated, executive or the online. The accelerated Nursing MBA takes 18 months to complete, the executive Nursing MBA program is for three years and above, and the online program is self-paced. Hence, there is no restriction on the degree completion duration.
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What type of certification can a psychiatric-mental health nurse obtain?
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing Certification: Credential Awarded: RN-BC Eligibility Criteria: - Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country. - Have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as a registered nurse. - Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric and mental health nursing within the last 3 years. - Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in psychiatric and mental health nursing within the last 3 years.
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What type of APRN treats both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing disease and then providing appropriate treatment for the patients including prescribing medications?
Nurse Practitioner
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Name at least 3 schools in CT that offer advanced nursing degrees.
UCONN Yale SCSU WCSU Fairfield Sacred Heart Quinnipiac
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What type of Doctorate degree am I? This is a research doctorate and/or a professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations. This degree is geared toward those individuals with a master's degree in nursing who would like to teach.
Doctor of Education
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Health administrators take care of everything from marketing to management and are in charge of coming up with financial implementation plans for the future. In effect, health administrators basically run hospitals and clinics, proving to be a valuable career choice for many individuals in the health care industry. What masters degree would this be?
Masters of Health Administration
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What agency certifies many of the nursing specialty certifications?
ANCC = American Nurses Credentialing Center The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas.
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What type of APRNs work with other nurses to advance their nursing practices, improve outcomes, and provide clinical expertise to effect system-wide changes to improve programs of care?
Clinical Nurse Specialist ***CNSs work in specialties that are defined by one of the following categories: Population (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health) Setting (e.g. critical care, emergency room, long-term care) Disease or Medical Subspecialty (e.g. diabetes, oncology, palliative) Type of Care (e.g. psychiatric, rehabilitation) Type of Problem (e.g. pain, wounds, palliative)***
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Name 4 sub-specialties that a Nurse Practitioner can specialize.
**Nurse practitioners sub-specialize in: - Family NP - Women's Health NP - Pediatric NP - Neonatal NP - Acute Care NP - Psychiatric NP - Adult NP - Oncology NP - Geriatric NP
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This doctorate degree is focused on the history and philosophy of nursing science. It prepares me for a career in academia, among other settings.
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD
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What is a joint degree in a masters level education? Give one example for nursing.
Joint-Degree Program in Nursing and Divinity **There are two joint-degree options between the Divinity School and the School of Nursing. The first option, a joint degree leading to the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and the Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), requires three years of study (four years for students in the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing [GEPN]). The second option, a joint degree leading to the M.S.N. and Master of Divinity (M.Div.), requires four years of study (five years for GEPN students) and is designed for those students who wish to prepare for the lay or ordained ministries of Christian churches. Joint Degree in Nursing and Public Health **This option is especially oriented to individuals who wish to combine careers in advanced nursing practice and public health that might involve direct practice, planning, and policy making in a variety of health care systems in the public health sector. The joint-degree option requires three years (four years for students in the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing) and awards a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Joint Degree in Nursing and Management **This option is especially oriented to individuals who wish to combine advanced practice nursing skills and management skills in careers in the private and public health sector that would involve direct practice, planning, and policy making in a variety of health care systems. The joint-degree option requires three years (four years for students in the Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing) and awards a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
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Why should you consider getting a specialty certification in the area of nursing you are interested in?
Certification helps you maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of your nursing specialty. In addition to providing you with a sense of professional pride and achievement, certification reinforces the special knowledge and experiences required for your specialty. Research studies link higher levels of clinical knowledge, skill and experience with certification. Shows employers and patients that you have met rigorous national requirements linked to positive outcomes in your area of practice.
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What type of APRN provides a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond menopause, including primary care, gynecologic and family planning services, preconception care, care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, care of the normal newborn during the first 28 days of life, and treatment of male partners for sexually transmitted infections?
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Name 3 steps you must take in order to apply to a master's program in nursing.
1. In most cases, you must take the GREs 2. Letters of Recommendation 3. Fill out Application 4. Essay 5. Some programs, such as CrNA require a certain number of hours in a clinical setting (ICU in the case of CrNA)
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What are the 4 of the 5 schools in Connecticut that offer a Doctorate Program?
Fairfield University Quinnipiac University Sacred Heart University University of Connecticut Southern Connecticut State University
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DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are 3 differences between an PA and an APRN?
1) APRNs may work independently or in collaboration with a physician. APRNs are authorized to practice as advanced practice nurses by individual state regulating boards. APRNs assess patients, make diagnoses, and determine treatment plans. - Aspects of the role may include autonomous practice, collaboration with physicians, and prescriptive authority. 2) APRNs must have an RN license before being accepted into an APRN educational program. 3) Almost all APRNs are educationally prepared at the master's level. 4) Physician Assistants (PAs) are licensed to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. 5) PAs are trained in intensive accredited education programs that use the medical model. 6) APRNs are trained in the nursing model. 7) APRNs are liable - hold their own malpractice insurance. PAs are under the physician's malpractice insurance **Connecticut law requires APRNs to work in collaborative relationships with physicians. Collaboration means a mutually agreed upon relationship between an APRN and a physician who is educated, trained, or has experience related to the APRN's work. The collaboration must address a reasonable and appropriate level of consultation and referral, patient coverage in the absence of the APRN, a method to review patient outcomes, and a method of disclosing the relationship to the patient **
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