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ch 4 key terms 450 Flashcards

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accreditation

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voluntary process by which schools of nursing are approved to conduct nursing education programs

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

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responsible for the specialized accreditation of all nursing education programs

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Advanced practice nurse (APN)

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legal title for nurses prepared by education and competence to perform independent practice

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American Nurses Association (ANA)

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professional organization that represents all registered nurses

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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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independent agency that does certification exams and certifies advanced practice nurses

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certification

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process by which nurses are recognized for advanced education and competence

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

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subsidiary of the AACN who is responsible for accediting baccalaureate and higher-degree nursing programs

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compact state

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term of law, nurse licensure compact which means that a state has an agreement with other states allowing nurses to practice within the state without an additional license, compacts are enacted by the state legislatures

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continued competency program

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variety of initiatives to ensure nurses knowledge, skills, and expertise beyond initial licensure

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grandfathered

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statutory process by which previously licensed persons are included without further action in revisions or additions in nursing practice acts

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International Council of Nursing (ICN)

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professional organization that represents nurses in countries around the world

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licensure by endorsement

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the original program whereby nurses licensed in on state seek licensure in another state without repeated exams. the requirements are included in state nurse practice acts

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mandatory continuing education

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educational requirements imposed by individual states for renewal of a license

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mutual recognition model

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program developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (2012). the nurse licensure compact program establishes interstate compacts so that nurses licensed in one juriddiction may practice in other compact states

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

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organization whose membership consists of the board of nursing of each state or territory

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nurse practice act

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statute in each state and territory that regulates the practice of nursing

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State board of nursing

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appointed board within each state charged with responsibility to administer the nurse practice act of the state

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Sunset legislation

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statutes that provide for revocation of laws if not reviewed and renewed within a specified time period

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