Assignment: APN clinical roles Week7

Assignment: APN clinical roles Week7

Assignment: APN clinical roles Week7

Week 7 discussion Discussion Part One You have completed your nurse practitioner education, likely one of the most challenging tasks you have ever undertaken. Several of your graduated colleagues live in different states, including California, Washington, and Illinois. After a year of primary care practice in your respective states, you get together for a reunion and share your practice perspectives. It is apparent that your experiences are not equal. Discussion Question: How do licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE) considerations differ for APN clinical roles for these three states: California, Washington and Illinois? Provide evidence for your response. Discussion Part Two Inconsistent regulation of APN role and scope prevent a seamless healthcare system in which APN can practice. Discussion Question: What evidence-based strategies should be implemented to achieve continuity between state regulatory boards? Provide evidence for your response. Discussion Part Three Once a seamless entry into practice is achieved, it will become more likely that independent practice will follow. Discussion Question: Is independent NP practice allowed in your state? Discuss your opinion regarding independent NP practice. Provide evidence for your response.Advanced practice nurses are registered nurses with advanced degrees at the master’s level or above and who are trained in specialized areas of nursing. There are four recognized categories of APNs, including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists and certified nurse-midwives. APNs can provide either primary care or specialized care for patients in complex medical situations. Their practice is recognized, regulated and licensed by individual states.Nurse practitioners provide primary and specialty care to their patients. They might practice independently, but they also collaborate closely with doctors and other health care professionals. They perform comprehensive physical examinations, diagnose and manage common health conditions, order diagnostic tests and prescribe therapeutic medications and treatments. Nurse practitioners may provided family health care, or they may limit their practice to a specific population, such as adults, children or the elderly.