Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), one classification, many roles, and even more responsibilities. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), in its simplest form, could be defined as a registered nurse with a postgraduate education in nursing practice, research, and /or administration. (APRN)s are generally prepared with advanced levels of clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing . In developing these new skills and competencies the role of the (APRN)…
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In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released a position paper recommending the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree, as the graduate degree for advanced-practice nurses (APNs) entry to practice. While doctoral preparation in nursing has evolved greatly, there remain a number of issues and controversies surrounding the DNP degree specifically, and several factors impacting the credibility and viability of the degree, which will be analyzed. It is important to clarify…
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Portland headed to our first forum post. Participants were armed with a syllabus, articles, and a textbook about DNP practice, our first assignment upon us. Now, it is the purpose of this synopsis paper to review that activity and further glean insights about ourselves and the DNP role as conveyed by the essentials. Identifying the importance of a strong knowledge base for practice, the key to Essential I, was clearly addressed in each forum post. Major points such as the range of scientific…
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Abstract This paper serves as a review of the multitude of nursing roles available to the graduate-level nurse. Additionally, since the conception of modern-day nursing by Florence Nightingale, and the opening of the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas Hospital in London, England in 1856 (book 4), the need for advance nurses has always been present. As physicians within healthcare noticed a need for help, roles began expanding for nurses at the bedside, as seen in the efforts to aide soldiers…
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Reflection Paper The changing healthcare landscape, driven by the evolving healthcare needs of the population, necessitates that nurses be well-prepared to meet these increasing demands and take on the growing nursing responsibilities. The Future of Nursing report, a seminal document in the field, made several recommendations to enhance nurses' capability to perform these expanded roles (Institute of Medicine, 2011). This paper aims to reflect on the employment options available to Associate Degree…
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expect to work in as this type of nursing professional. In addition, identify a board of nursing (specifically the Nurse Practice Act), which would support your role in this type of organization. NURSE PRACTITIONER Nurse Practitioners are trained to work in diverse settings such as private and public practices, acute and long-term settings. This writer is interested in working as a Nurse Practitioner in a sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term setting. This paper will discuss and describe the…
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In 1971, AACN changed their name to what they are known as today to incorporate all aspects of critical care for every level of nursing. AACN strives to strengthen the nursing community by providing many resources for nurses and bringing the nursing community together with events that in return expand nursing excellence throughout the country. The purpose of this paper is to inform those who are or may be interested in the critical care field what AACN has to offer. Mission and Members AACN mission…
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providing excellent patient care. Incorporating evidence –based practice (EBP) is another concept that not all nurses understand or desire. The purpose of this paper is to describe how research utilization proposals are congruent with the forces of the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet certification. It is a challenge for every nurse leader to create, foster, and underpin a clinical environment where nursing research and EBP is incorporated into both delivery of care and the groundwork…
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Professional Nursing Nursing is known as an important profession which takes on the responsibility and continuous care for the sick, disabled and dying. As a part of the healthcare system, people and communities around the world greatly benefit from the care of nurses. There are many types of nurses, and due to this, the profession continues to grow. Customarily, nurses are dynamically involved in healthcare research, management, and patient advocacy. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the…
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Onushkanets William Patterson University NUR 5081 Dr. Elisa Green April 28th, 2024. Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are an integral component of the American healthcare system as they undertake various roles and responsibilities on the patient care spectrum. The transition of APNs from the theoretical classroom to real-world practice and from one level of expertise to the next comes with significant barriers. This paper follows the journey of one APN, MJ, as she transitions from novice to expert, using…
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