The Consensus Model

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that includes many different chronic lung conditions, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma (Hodson & Sherrington, 2014). COPD is a leading cause of emergency hospitalization in the United States and European countries. The most common causes of COPD are tobacco, environmental factors, occupation exposures and genetics (Hodson & Sherrington, 2014). For some patients COPD can add difficulties and hinder their everyday activities. Patients with COPD have many stages of medical and social healthcare needs. This makes it difficult for health care providers to manage their symptoms (Hodson & Sherrington, 2014). Throughout this paper I will be discussing the pathophysiology practice management, and the population health as it pertains to COPD. I will also be examining the Dorothy Orem theory and the scope and role of an Advance

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,