HERZING NU626 Roles for Nurse Practitioners
Unit 2 Assignment
APRNs and State Regulations
Instructions
Develop a personal philosophy and framework acknowledging professional and accrediting agency competencies relating to the role and scope of practice of the family nurse practitioner. Identify a nurse theorist that you align your current/ planned practice and how they provide the foundation for this philosophy development.
Describe the type of educational courses and professional requirements required for APRN professional certification and licensing within the state that you will practice.
Identify the precise application process for your certification exam, your state regulations for application for prescriptive authority/practice, and issues related to APRN practice within your state.
Evaluate and discuss APRN roles and prescriptive privileges and impact on client safety and care
Compare the differences between prescriptive authority, credentialing, and clinical privileges and how each of these impact client safety and care
Evaluate the development of the advanced practice nurse role from a global perspective.
Assignment Guidelines:
1200 – 1500 word paper (not including the cover page and references)
Required APA 6th edition for references and citations
Include a minimum of 6 scholarly references (does not include text or websites) and the majority of references must not be older than 5 years
Demonstrate analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information (see the rubric for specifics)
HERZING NU626 Roles for Nurse Practitioners
Unit 4 Assignment
Assessment Paper
Instructions
Describe and evaluate the differences between evidence based practice and research.
Describe the importance and application of health care information, data mining, and importance to application in patient care outcomes
Discuss how data mining and interpretation influences case management and utilization
Describe participation in managed care and the importance of quality care initiatives and performance indicators (remember to use AHRQ as a resource)
Parameters:
1000-1500 words not including the cover page and references (total, not for each topic)
Follow the APA 6th edition for references and citations
Include a minimum of 6 scholarly references (does not include text or websites)
Demonstrate analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
HERZING NU626 Roles for Nurse Practitioners
Unit 6 Assignment
The APRN as Entrepreneur
Instructions
Generate a professional Power Point presentation that sums the following areas:
Introduction to topic, include introducing yourself, why this is important (1 slide)
Develop a business plan to start or manage a practice (6-10), identify SWOT analysis, marketing plan, key stakeholders, reimbursement, insurance issues, a solid budget plan (expense and revenue sheet)
Construct an employment contract for an advanced practice nurse in your selected care setting. (3-4)) Be specific. What should APRN ask for salary, vacation, Health insurance, dental, vision, long and short term insurance, professional development/education fees, professional journals, any others?
Compare the legal, ethical, and contractual considerations for APRN in the employment setting (2-3 slides)
Parameters
Inclusive of references in presentation, and references then fully presented in final slide of presentation as a reference page (1-2 slides)
Use APA for formatting
Presentation should be minimally 25 slides, enough slides to appropriately cover material being presented
Presentation is to be designed as if you, the ARPN, were seeking funding for starting your own clinic.
Presentation to include:Contract portion is to be designed as if student/APRN was seeking a position. What would an APRN want in the contract? Provide details within the contract about salary, insurances, benefits, duties, etc.
Type of clinic, clientele serving, location
Mission/vision statement
DETAILED budget analysis. Expense and revenue reports
Insurance and reimbursement: Provide information on expected revenue. What would an APRN charge for certain visits (sick versus health check), what is expected pay from insurance types (private, Medicare/Medicaid?)
Contract portion is to be designed as if student/APRN was seeking a position. What would an APRN want in the contract? Provide details within the contract about salary, insurances, benefits, duties, etc.
MUST USE NOTES SECTION. NO AUDIO. Use the notes section to discuss content. Professor will be assessing analysis and synthesis of understanding of the content)
HERZING NU626 Roles for Nurse Practitioners
Unit 7 Assignment
Professional Resume
Creating a Professional APRN Resume
Instructions:
Creating a Professional APRN Resume
Create a resume related to your desired area of expertise and advanced practice role.
Follow professional guidelines in creating the resume
May include Herzing Career Services as a reference for formatting the resume
Additional details:
Students will be graded in DISCUSSION BOARD on feedback to minimally 2 peers
Attach a professional cover letter to resume
Resume can be no longer than 3 pages including cover letter
Resume is for an APRN seeking an APRN position