Knowing the similarities and differences among the four advanced level nursing fields helps to better understand the practicing capacity within each field. In the ARNP scope, there are many specialties and subspecialties, this section will focus on Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The FNP is an ARNP who assesses patients across the life span in a primary care setting. The FNP diagnose and treat patients, teach health promotion and focus on disease prevention (Dritt, 2016). To become an FNP there are certification requirements which must be obtained, legal guidelines to follow and optional organizational memberships. Certifications In the state of Florida, experienced bachelor-prepared registered nurses must pass the FNP master’s prepared …show more content…
According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), there are five current health policies that need to be addressed. This area of the paper will focus on one of the five health policies called “Can Early Childhood Interventions Improve Health and Well-Being?”. This policy focuses on improving the U.S. educational and social experiences during early childhood because studies show that children with early education have healthier outcomes. According to RWJF, “investing in improving children’s development at the beginning of life is a crucial component of any effective strategy for realizing the health potential of all Americans” ( Braveman, Egerter, Arena, & Aslam, 2014). This issue is further supported by research conducted by Landry; Swank; Smith; Assel and Gunnewig (2006), which indicates early literacy beginning at age 3 allows children to better develop cognitive and social skills for a more positive future such as more adolescents wanting to complete college prepared professional careers. In order for the U.S. to improve the overall health of children, changes need to be implemented such as more emphasis on early childhood programs (Landry et al., 2006). The benefits of early childhood programs are they serve as a foundation for children to learn social skills, develop cognitive readiness, have counseling support and other community resources which may not be easily available to children not involved in early childhood programs (Hillemeier, Morgan, Farkas & Maczuga, 2013). In order to have early childhood programs, financial assistance needs to be
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This certification will strengthen as well as show potential employers an intiative towards personal growth as well as professional achievement. To be specialized in a particular area of this field, one must amass knowledge by going through continuing education programs, formal coursework, self-study, and clinical experience. Then, you must successful pass a certification exam, which will then show their recognition of expertise. There are two programs, The National Association of Practical Nurse Education and Service (or NAPNES) and National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (or NFLPN), that offer certification courses in such areas as: infection control, nursing administration long term care, hospice and palliative, managed care, among
Nursing is a knowledge-based profession within the health care sector that focuses on the overall care of individuals. According to The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), “defines nurse practitioners as registered nursed who have received graduate-leveling nursing education and clinical training, which enables them to provide a wide range of preventative and acute health care services to individuals of all ages. They deliver high-quality, cost effective care, often performing physical examinations, ordering tests, making diagnoses, and prescribing and managing medication and therapies”. Nurse Practitioners are able to specialize in a particular area, such as family and adult practice, pediatrics, and women’s health; and refer patients to other specialist when necessary. Some Nurse practitioners work under the supervision of a physician; while others run their own practices.
In the 1980s, child care was back on the national agenda due to the education reform movement (Tejada, 2010). Tejada further disclosed that several states even launched pre-kindergarten programs for disadvantaged children. Why the Need for Universal Preschool Two-thirds of 4-year-old children in the United States attend preschool, as well as 40% of 3-year-olds (Tejada, 2010). Half of those are enrolled in a public program, such as state prekindergarten (preK), Head Start, or special education, and the other half are in a private program (Adams, 2009). Despite such a large enrollment of children in these programs, there is still a handful of children who are missing out on obtaining a head start in obtaining a good quality education.... ...
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In 1990 a group of educators, called the National Task Force for Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum and Evaluation, created the initial curriculum guidelines for nurse practitioners (Graduate nurse practitioners education competencies, n.d.).Today, the NONPF represents most NP educational institutions worldwide and they continue to develop/improve the NP competencies and guidelines in order to prepare healthcare professionals across the world (Graduate nurse practitioners education competencies,
Early childhood education, although constantly evolving, was actually established and practiced as early on as the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. The foundation that early childhood education is based upon is to instill in children the skills needed to succeed later on in life, while making sure young children enjoy their time in schooling. Throughout chapter 3 in the textbook Who Am I in the Lives of Children, the reader is capable of evaluating just how greatly the methods for teaching today’s youth have evolved and changed for the better.
Head Start does an adequate job at meeting the needs of children in the manner in which it was originally founded. The Head Start program is not bad and should not be done away with. But, from what I have learned through this study, amendments could be made to increase the longevity of the desired results. In this paper I will discuss the Head Start program. How Head Start has succeeded. The way it attempts to influence children’s behaviors. I will also discuss some of the shortcomings of the Head Start program and ways to make the program more effective.
While walking through the front gates of County elementary school, you see children of all ages playing while they wait for the school bell to ring. Walking to the classroom that I will be observing you see students with their parent’s line up waiting to get signed in. The students are to be signed in by a parent or guardian for safety precautions, and shows that the child was signed into school. As a visitor, I am to sign myself in, this shows I was in the classroom, at what time was I there, and reason for visiting the classroom.
With my academic, professional and volunteer experience, I have reached a point in my career where I am fully equipped to enter the advanced curriculum of the Doctor of Nursing practice, Family Nurse Practitioner program. Working in the nursing profession for the past three years has shown me that there is an increasing need for research to improve health care delivery and access to vulnerable populations. It is rewarding to be a nurse; however there are limitations in my current scope of practice that prevents me to go beyond my job requirements. Through advanced education, my aim is to provide quality patient-family
Curriculum is the organized framework that explains the content that children are to learn, the processes through which children achieve the identified curricular goals, what teachers do to help children achieve these goals and the context in which teaching and learning occur. The best curriculum for early childhood teacher is developmentally appropriate curriculum that allows teachers to set-up an effective learning environment for children.
In this assessment I will be talking about the principles and philosophy of Frobel and Montessori, what they have in common and differences, there contributions to Siolta and my own thoughts in relation to early childhood education and their impact on the learning environment
More than one-third of the children who attended preschool went to a four-year college or university.” In order for children to reach their full potential it is imperative that parents understand the benefits of preschool education. The curriculum that is presented in preschools helps children learn basic concepts to improve their education and their overall academic skills for the future ahead. It has been proven that preschool helps a child's brain develop, and even in the future these kids will go on to succeed academically later in life. Preschool is incredibly vital for a young person's mind by improving the child's self worth, emotional advancement and social interactions with others.
Some people think that pre-school programs only target children from poor families. However, for many years they created an opportunity for children from middle and upper – income families to get free education as well. The reason why they targeted the poor because the government would pay the program more money and it would as be considered a taxed write off. Every child that attends a pre-k program would have a higher graduation rate and a lower delinquency rate. Preschool is not only beneficial to the child but also to the entire country. Forty-eight percent of children from low-income homes are not starting school ready to learn. Seventy-five percent of children from middle- income are starting school ready to learn. Parents whom are well-educated read to their child an extra hour a day than those who are not. Early learning certainly affects a child brain structure and creates an aspiration to learn more past age level. It is a proven fact that they are less likely to need assiantace from the government and drop out of high school. They even are less likely to be in trouble with the law and more like to go to college and become very successful. In low income setting and for children who don’t attend preschool is Thirty percent is most likely to drop out of high school. Forty-five percent is
Early childhood education plays a key role in a child’s academic development because he or she learns soft skills, job skills, and develop positive traits. Preschool is not like kindergarten, but instead a stepping-stone that prepares young students for the years of schooling they will have later in life. As more schools began to open families wanted to be able to verify that programs would benefit and protect their children. In response, the National Association for the Education of Young Children was made to help families find the best care for their children, by providing the early childhood educators with training and ensuring the quality of children’s daily experiences. (“NAEYC”5).