Understanding
APN
APN
What does APN stand for?
Advanced Practice Nursing
What degree must be completed before entering an APN graduate program?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
How many types of Advanced Practice Nurses are there?
Four
APN roles first appeared in which country?
The United States
Name one of the six CNA Framework core competencies required for all APNs.
Direct comprehensive care, health system optimization, education, research, leadership or consultation and collaboration
What minimum level of education do APNs need?
A master's degree in nursing
Who regulates APNs in Alberta?
The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Which APN provides pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care?
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
In which decade did APN roles begin expanding in Canada?
The 1970s
What competency involves advanced assessment and preventing adverse outcomes?
Direct Comprehensive Care
Name one of the two primary types of Advanced Practice Nurses in Canada.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Name one level of APN scope of practice.
Legislative/regulatory (legal), Professional, Employment or Individuals
Which type of APN provides anesthesia care?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
What is one reason APN roles are expanding around the world?
To meet healthcare demands and reduce physician shortages
Which APN competency focuses on teaching and helping others to learn?
Education
Name one way APNs differ from general nurses.
They are more autonomous, work independently and use advanced clinical judgement
Name one of the "three Ps" in advanced nursing education.
Advanced health assessment, advanced physiology/pathophysiology, or advanced pharmacology.
Which type of APN focuses on improving care systems and mentoring staff?
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Name one type of technology driving change in APN practice.
Telehealth, digital records, artificial intelligence, or electronic records
Name one key support which helps APNs manage transition challenges effectively.
Structured mentorship and preceptorship programs or a supportive workplace environment
Who benefits the most from Advanced Practice Nursing care?
Rural and underserved communities where physicians are scarce
Which unions represent NPs and CNSs in Alberta?
Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP) for NPs and United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) for CNSs
Name one difference between NP and CNS roles.
NPs diagnose and prescribe; CNSs provide consultation and focus on improving care through education and enhancing health system policies
What are two major challenges linked to emerging technologies like AI?
Data privacy, ethics, biases, transparency or regulatory concerns
What are two outcomes of successful professional growth for APNs?
Greater clinical competence, confidence, improved patient outcomes or higher job satisfaction