The Consensus Model for APRNs “defines APRN practice, describes the APRN regulatory model, identifies the titles to be used, defines specialty, describes the emergence of new roles and population foci, and presents strategies for implementation” (APRN, 2008, p.5). The model set standards nationally to ensure patient safety and competent care. The Consensus Model for APRN was created duly in part to the lack of uniform model of regulations of APRNs across all states (APRN, 2008). The scope of practice, recognized roles, educational criteria, and certification for competency were governed individually by states and varied among states. This variability created difficulties for APRNs to move from state to state to practice (APRN, 2008). The designated APRN roles are CNM, CNS, CNP, and CRNA. There are 6 population foci which the APRNs to care for are: (1) family/individual across lifespan, (2) adult-gerontology, (3) neonatal, (4) pediatrics, (5) women’s health/gender-related, and (6) psychiatric-mental health (APRN, 2008). …show more content…
Licensure grants the authority for the APRN to practice in the population foci (APRN, 2008). Accreditation is a formal review of a nursing program approved by a recognized nursing agency (APRN, 2008). Certification is a formal recognition of knowledge, skills and education that is demonstrated by set standards identified by profession (APRN, 2009) Lastly, education is the formal preparation of APRNs for graduate or post-graduate program (APRN,
I now that I have the knowledge to aspire to take up my role within one of the identified population foci. APRNs program developed my core competencies by allowing me to be more efficient adaptability with regards to newly emerging APRN roles or population focus. Furthermore, achieving my course objectives enable me to understand the specific APRN roles. For example, course objectives provide me with a better detail, and align my licensure goals with the responsibilities expected of each role. Licensure will provide me and my fellow APRN graduates with the full authority to practice. Also, certification is required to meet the highest possible standards as APRNs are expected to align knowledge, skills and experience with the standards of health care professionals. This field has very narrow margins for error, and it is therefore important, for APRNs to meet the highest and most stringent academic qualifications. In order to be a recognized as APRN graduate, one is required to complete formal education with a graduate degree or post-graduate certificate awarded by an academic institute and accredited by a recognized accrediting agency empowered by the relevant government education
In 2011, Barbara Safriet published an article “Federal options for maximizing the value of Advanced Practice Nurses in providing quality, cost-effective health care” from a legal perspective. The article focused on the benefits of utilizing Advance Practice Nurses to the full extent of their abilities as well as the current barriers that APNs encounter in their practice. The aim of this paper is to discuss two regulatory provisions to full deployment of APNs in current health care system, as well as three principle causes of current barriers to removal of the restrictive provisions for the APN. Furthermore, I will discuss the critical knowledge presented in the article and how it relates the APN practice. This article was incorporated into a two-year initiative was launched Institute of Medicine (IOM) and by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in 2008 which addressed the urgency to assess and transform the nursing profession.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioner-students work closely with patients to monitor their health and provide care for acute and chronic illnesses. However, in the academic-clinical setting, the NP-student may only perform this function at the discretion of the supervising NP. Although work environments and responsibilities bestowed upon these distinctive nurses can be quite different, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and students is bound to the same laws and regulations governed by all states and territories that have enacted a nurse practice act (NPA). The NPA itself is insufficient to provide the necessary guidance for the nursing profession, therefore each NPA establishes a state board of nursing (BON) that has the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations to clarify or make the governing practice law(s) more specific (NCSBN
PCP is a recreational drug with hallucinogenic and dissociative properties. The drug was first produced as a potential agent for anesthesia but was later recognized as a dangerous substance of abuse that can significantly alter mental status. It is classified as a schedule ll controlled substance. PCP is currently illegal worldwide, including the United States. An article named, “PCP”, elaborates on the effects PCP has on your mental state:
As a result of state regulations, public awareness of the role and market forces, graduate psychiatric nursing programs began modifying training programs to meet the requirements for NP credentialing (ANA, 2014). The first PMHNP certification exams were created in the early 2000’s and the role of the PMHNP was clearly described and delineated by the creation of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 2003 by the NONPF (ANA, 2014; APNA 2010). Throughout the early 2000’s there were four advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing credentials, the Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health CNS, the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health CNS, the Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health NP, and the Family Psychiatric-Mental Health NP. The availability of four credentials for PMH-APNs led to confusion amongst nurses, other health disciplines, employers and the
Nursing practice holds different levels of degree for nurses that include Associate degree in Nursing, Bachelor degree in nursing, and Master degree in Nursing. Even though the degree level in nursing are to provide basic care to the patients, but the level of competency and knowledge in the profession is different. Nursing practice in advance level play important role to provide quality of care to patients. Many health care settings require nurses to earn baccalaureate degree level to apply for RN position. The purpose of writing this paper is to identify the proficiency level between an Associate degree of Nursing versus Baccalaureate degree level.
Most APNs or NPs posses a master’s degree; however the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) member institutions voted to change the current level of preparation for advanced nursing practice from a masters degree to a doctorate level by 2015”. “An individual who wished to apply for a license must meet the following requirements; a complete application, pass the NCLEX, provide any felony or misdemeanor conviction information, any drug related behavior, functional ability deficit and license fee to Virginia State Board of Nursing”. Most RNs gain their clinical experience by working a staff nurse before entering into a graduate program for their nurse practitioners, but once they gain a significant of experience as a nurse t...
The American Nurses Association (2008) has defined the FNP, under the broader title of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), as one “who is educationally prepared to assume responsibility and accountability for health promotion and/or maintenance as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems, which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic i...
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The type of education varies based on the type nurse one pursues to become. Becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) requires you to attend a yearlong educational program. This program is offered at technical schools, vocational schools, or community colleges. At these various programs, the student will receive lectures and hands on clinical practice. However, those seeking to be become registered nurse (RN) must receive at the least, an associative degree in nursing. After obtaining an associative or bachelor’s degree in nursing, the graduate will have to pass the licensing exam to officially become a registered nurse. Being successful on the licensing exam is required to become a registered nurse. Becoming an advanced practical nurse (APN), requires the student to obtain a Master’s of Science in Nursing. After graduating, the graduate will have to successfully pass the licensing exam also. The type of nurse one chooses to become dictates the type of education he or she has to
The American Nurses Association (ANA) developed a foundation for which all nurses are expected to perform their basic duties in order to meet the needs of the society we serve. The ANA “has long been instrumental in the development of three foundational documents for professional nursing; its code of ethics, its scope and standards of practice, ands statement of social policy.” (ANA, 2010, p. 87) The ANA defined nursing as “the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” and used to create the scope and standards of nursing practice. (ANA, 2010, p. 1) These “outline the steps that nurses must take to meet client healthcare needs.” () The nursing process, for example, is one of the things I use daily. Other examples include communicating and collaborating with my patient, their families, and my peers, and being a lifelong learner. I continually research new diagnoses, medications, and treatments for my patients. As a nurse of ...
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,
In the health industry, accreditation and certification are related but not interchangeable. Certification is a particular set of skills up to an established criterion that a certified individual should have the competence to perform. In most cases, certification includes testing; however certification can also include or be based on education and experience alone. (Roat, 2006) .On the other hand, accreditation is usually earned and applied to an entire organization instead of individuals. Within an accredited organization, certified individuals and programs may be present.
Licensure is the granting the authority to practice. Accreditation is the formal review by an accredited agency of education, Credential is the recognition of education and knowledge skills obtained by nurse practitioners and education is the preparation the nurse practitioner must have to graduate with a masters or doctrine degree (Gordreau, 2011). With this model in place it has made it possible for nurse practitioners to be able to care and manage patients with all different types of illnesses (Gordreau, 2011). The Lace model has also provided nurse practitioners with a good understanding of our scope to practice (AANP, 2012). Adhering to the lace model can help the nurse practitioner continue to follow her scope of practice (Gordreau, 2011). With the Lace model is how we can help our patient Mr. D.A. with his COPD symptoms and assist him in managing the disease (Gordreau,
To briefly summarize, the report identifies nurses as an important factor in enabling access to high quality, affordable health care. This was supported by the development of four fundamental recommendations. The first suggests that nurses be allowed to practice within the scope of their degree. This becomes evident in the differences in state laws that pertain to nurse’s who have acquired advanced degrees, such as the nurse practitioner.... ...