Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are described as which of the following?

• A. Licensed practical nurses
• B. Certified nursing assistants
• C. Registered nurses with bachelor's degree
• D. A registered nurse with master's degree training who can serve as a primary care provider; includes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists

Answer: (D)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are nurses who have completed graduate-level education and certification, enabling them to provide higher-level care and often serve as primary care providers. They diagnose and treat, manage conditions, order and interpret tests, and can prescribe medications in many settings. The description specifically names the four APRN roles—nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists—and notes work as a primary care provider after getting a master’s degree (and sometimes higher). This distinguishes APRNs from licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and general registered nurses whose training is at the associate or bachelor’s level. So the description that fits best is a registered nurse with master’s degree training who can serve as a primary care provider, including the four APRN roles.