A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with

QUESTION

A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with a focus in gerontology. She applied to take a certification exam. Certification is designed to recognize:

a. Basic knowledge in a specified area.
b. Advanced practice in functional roles.
c. Special knowledge beyond basic licensure.
d. Continued competence as a registered nurse.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Certification is an expectation in some settings for career advancement in advanced practice or in specialized areas and goes beyond basic preparation.