AGACNP Exam Review 2025-2026
Scope of Practice - ANS-Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse
practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice
Key elements of the NP role include - ANS-integration of care across the acute illness
continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices,
clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning
Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... - ANS-American Nurses
Association which measure quality of practice, service, or education
State Practice Acts - ANS-Authorize Boards of Nursing in each state to establish
statutory authority for licensure of RNs
State Practice Acts - authority includes: - ANS-use of title, authorization for scope of
practice including prescriptive authority, and disciplinary grounds
States vary in practice requirements, such as - ANS-certification
Prescriptive authority - ANS-Ability and extent of NPs ability to prescribe meds
DEA has ruled that nurses in advanced practice may obtain.. - ANS-registration
numbers, state practice acts dictate level of prescriptive authority allowed
Credentials encompass... - ANS-required education, licensure and certification to
practice as an NP
Credentials establish... - ANS-minimal levels of acceptable performance
Credentialing is necessary to: - ANS-ensure that safe healthcare is provided by qualified
individuals; comply with federal and state laws r/t APN
Credentials also... - ANS-acknowledges the scope of practice of NP, mandates
accountability, enforces professional standards for practice
Licensure - ANS-establishes that a person is qualified to perform in a particular
professional role
Licensure is granted as defined by rules and regulations set forth by - ANS-a
governmental regulatory body (ie. state board of nursing)
Certification - ANS-Person has met certain standards that signify mastery of specialized
knowledge