Discussion Post: "Professional Roles and Responsibilities"
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are graduate-educated, nationally-certified and state licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who care for medically stable patients across the lifespan, from infants to geriatric patients.
o What are the educational requirements to practice as a FNP?
o According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), what is the recommended terminal degree to prepare nurse practitioners.
o Who determines the scope of practice for FNPs?
o Who defines it? Who Credentials and what is the role of a Professional and Political Organization in defining the role?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.