A New Graduate from a Master's Entry Program in Nursing

question 16

Multiple Choice

A new graduate from a master's entry program in nursing announces, "I just passed my clinical nurse leader certification examination." Certification as a clinical nurse leader:

• A) is granted by the state board of nursing.
• B) denotes minimum level of knowledge and skills to practice safely.
• C) allows independent nursing practice, often in primary care.
• D) recognizes achievement of advanced skills and knowledge.

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Definitions:

Noncustodial Father

A father who does not have legal custody of his child, often having certain rights like visitation while the child resides primarily with the other parent.

Stepparenting

The act of being a parent to a spouse's child or children from a previous relationship.

Stepchildren

Offspring that one's partner has from an earlier relationship.

Stepparenting

The role or practice of being a stepmother or stepfather, where one assumes parental responsibilities for their spouse's biological child.