Despite the Growth in the Numbers of Advanced Practice Registered

question 12

Multiple Choice

Despite the growth in the numbers of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) over the last decades, the role of the profession is often not understood by the public.What actions should APRNs undertake to market their services to the public?

• A)Request that the physician act as an APRN spokesperson.
• B)Increase articles in nursing professional journals about the APRN role.
• C)Personally seek out the news media to communicate their value.
• D)Rely on patients to communicate their benefits to neighbors..

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