APRN Role, Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Rated A+

APRN Role, Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Rated A+ APRN establish date - -1965 APRN projected growth - -growth projected to increase 189,000 + PA vs NP - -PA have job description not scope of practice, practice under MD APRN - -An umbrella term used in many states to cover any nurse in an advanced practice role • In Florida it may be an NP, CNS, NM, or CRNA (ARNP in florida) LACE regulatory model - -Licensure -the legal granting of authority to practice by Board of Nursing Accreditation -the formal review and approval by a recognized agency of educational degree or certification programs in nursing programs. Certification -the formal recognition of knowledge, skills, and experience demonstrated by the achievement of standards identified by the profession. Education -the formal preparation of APRNs in graduate degree-granting or postgraduate certificate programs. What does LACE do? - -Defines APRN practice, describes the regulatory model, identifies titles , defines specialty, describes new roles & population foci, presents strategies for implementation LACE APRN definition - -Completion of graduate level education in one of four recognized roles: CNP*, CRNA, CNS, CNW 1. passage of national certification exam 2. continuing competency and recertification 3. advanced clnical knowledge and skill that builds on RN competency 4. direct care of individuals All APRNs are educationally prepared to give scope of services across the health wellness-illness continuum to at least one population focus as defined by nationally recognized role and population-focused competencies; The services or care provided by APRNs is not defined or limited by setting* but by patient care needs" six population foci - -• Family/Individual/Lifespan • Adult/Gero • Neonatal • Pediatrics • Women's Health/Gender Related • Psychiatric/Mental Health acute vs. primary coming soon: Oncology Palliative Care Nephrology Pain Management Post Menopausal Woman APRN scope - -"as those who perform services as such individual is legally authorized to perform in accordance with state laws and who meets such training, education and experience required as the Secretary has prescribed in regulations "What we do; why we are allowed to do it" standard of practice - -"How we do it" WHere is the FL NP scope defined? - -Florida Statutes Chapter 464: Nurse Practice Act Babylonian remedy - -Code of Hammurabi Statue 218 tort law - -Addresses wrongs resulting from the breach of duty Intentional vs. Unintentional tort liabilit - -The injured party has the right to be whole Money is the usual "remedy" intentional tort - -invasion of civil rights The right is defined by law The right is owed to the individual Examples: False imprisonment or Assault Battery unintentional tort - -is a civil wrong Three types 1. Negligence 2. General liability