Evolution of the APRN and Comparing Roles of the APRN

Unit 1 Discussion 2 – Evolution of the APRN and Comparing Roles of the APRN

This unit is an overview of the variety of advanced practice roles, titles as well as services provided to include roles and responsibilities. Theoretical concepts are important to understand where the APRN stemmed from and where we are strides are being made to impact practice in the future.

Evaluate and discuss the emerging roles of the advanced practice nurse role. (Course objective 1, 2)

Examine advanced practice nurse roles utilizing a theoretical perspective. (Course objective 1, 2)

Evaluate advanced practice roles from a global perspective. (Course objective 1,2)

1. Now that you have a little experience in learning about the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), have you worked with or have you received care from an APRN, what has been your experience with this?

https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/advocacy-resource/position-statements/scope-of-practice-for-nurse-practitioners

2. How has your view of the role of the APRN changed prior to beginning the program? What has been your biggest revelation about the role of the APRN?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5594520/

3. What information would you like to share with others about the role of the APRN? Also fucus on Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP role specifically.

4. Why are advanced nurse practitioners important?

5. What is the nurse practitioner impact on health care?