Role Transition of the APRN
What are the differences in practice between the RN and NP?
PROMPT
Role acquisition is one of the aspects of the theory on role development and transition (Joel, 2013). Functioning as an RN and changing to an NP role involves obtaining a master’s degree in the NP specialty as well as obtaining board certification based on skills and knowledge prior to licensing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Discuss one specific responsibility that one will anticipate as an NP in your specialty that is not in the RN scope of practice. Other than the basic training you will receive in your Master’s program, how will you ensure proficiency in that area? Role Transition of the APRN
EXPECTATIONS
Must post directly into the discussion board. No attached discussions.
Initial post by Wednesday of Week 2, 23:59 (CST) with a
maximum word count of 175. Support your answers with two journal references.
Respond to 2 other classmates by Saturday of Week 2, 23:59 (CST) with a maximum word count of 150. Support your responses with a minimum of one journal reference per response.
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As nurses transition to the role levels, they embrace new responsibilities not necessarily in their previous roles. Therefore, they must prepare and ensure proficiency in the new roles and their responsibilities (Woroch & Bockwoldt, 2021). This discussion presents the responsibility that I anticipate as a nurse practitioner (NP) in family nurse practitioner (FNP), which is not in the registered nurse (RN) scope of practice, and how I will ensure proficiency in the area. One specific responsibility I anticipate as an FNP that falls outside the scope of practice for RNs is independently diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Rivera et al. (2021) note that independent practice for FNPs includes developing comprehensive treatment plans, which may involve prescribing medications, ordering diagnostic tests, and initiating referrals to specialists as needed. To ensure proficiency in diagnosing and managing conditions beyond the basic training in my program, I intend to engage in continuing education programs regularly, leverage healthcare technology by utilizing clinical decision support tools, and continuously review current clinical guidelines and evidence-based research. Role Transition of the APRN
References
Rivera, L., Stevens, C., Waugh, S., & Dinkel, S. (2021). Identifying essential clinical skills and procedures for FNP students using an electronic clinical documentation system. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(4), 306–310. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000329
Woroch, R. A., & Bockwoldt, D. (2021). The growing need to provide training in clinical procedures in family nurse practitioner educational programs. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(5), 353–358. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000430 Role Transition of the APRN
