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.
Share your thoughts
• What are the educational requirements to practice as a FNP?
• According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), what is the recommended terminal degree to prepare nurse practitioners.
• Who determines the scope of practice for FNPs?
• Who defines it? Who Credentials and what is the role of a Professional and Political Organization in defining the role?
• Discuss at least 3 regulations impose in APRN in the state of Florida and would you like to change and what process will you use to do it?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.