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NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 1 Discussion

The development of each advanced practice registered nursing role has progressed significantly over time. Discuss the historical and developmental aspects of the RNP, CNM, CRNA, and CNS roles. Provide a general description of the roles and responsibilities of each type of APRN in today’s healthcare system. Compare the credibility of the early role to the role at this time.

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 2 Discussion

Review a day in the life of an advanced practice registered nurse of your choice. In what setting does he or she work? What is his or her job description? What types of patients does he or she see? What are his or her daily responsibilities? What are the pros and cons to this job?

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 3 Discussion

What trends or issues do you believe to be most important for APRNs with regards to credentialing and licensure? What barriers or challenges have slowed the progress of advanced practice registered nursing? Which legislative issues on the local, state, or national level influence policies related to APRN practice?

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 4 Discussion

Do you agree that guidance and coaching is a core competency of advanced practice registered nursing? Discuss practical ways the APRN provides guidance and coaching to patients in his or her daily APRN role. Does it differentiate advanced practice registered nursing from floor RN nursing for you? Why or why not?

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 5 Discussion

APRN practice is based on standardized procedures and practice guidelines. Discuss how evidence-based research shapes and forms the protocols and guidelines by which APRN practice is mandated. Physicians are free to practice within their own individualized standards. How do APRNs incorporate consultation and collaboration with their supervising MDs while giving evidence-based care?

 

 

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 6 Discussion

Describe the current regulatory requirements for public reporting and performance data that directly affect clinical practice. How do these regulatory requirements affect the wider deployment of APRNs as a way to improve outcomes for patient care?

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 7 Discussion

Differentiate between specialty nursing practice and advanced practice registered nursing by comparing and contrasting them in the following dimensions: knowledge base, scope of practice, credentialing, and regulation.

 

NURS660 Advanced Practice Nursing Role

Week 8 Discussion

Describe the reimbursement mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and HMOs) for APRNs and compare and contrast with those for physicians. Are there any differences in the fee schedules? Please describe. Can APRNs own their own practices in your state? Why or why not?