Problem: What do you believe the professional and/or personal differences are between the role of the RN and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner? Need Assignment Help? Consider legal and ethical concerns and make sure to look at regulations regarding your state of practice to include in your response. Think about epidemics such as, mental health issues, substance abuse issues, disparities within healthcare. What is your role legally and ethically in response to some of the societal concerns which face APRNs.