NURS 220 Lecture 3: Contemporary Nursing Notes Ch. 4
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Accreditation: voluntary process by which schools of nursing are approved to conduct nursing education programs. Advanced practice nurse (apn): legal title for nurses prepared by education and competence to perform independent practice. American nurses association (ana): professional organization that represents all registered nurses. American nurses credentialing center (ancc): an independent agency of the ana that conducts certi cation examinations and certi es advanced practice nurses. Certi cation: process by which nurses are recognized for advanced education and competence. Commission on collegiate nursing education (ccne): a subsidiary of the aanc with responsibility for accrediting baccalaureate and higher-degree nursing programs. In the context of nurse licensure compact, a state that has established an agreement with other states allowing nurses to practice within the state without an additional license. The interstate compacts are enacted by state legislatures. Continued competency program: a variety of initiatives to ensure nurses" knowledge, skills, and expertise beyond initial licensure.
