Category: Professional Development

Demography The United States Demographically, the United States of America is one of the most multinational countries of the world. The number of foreign-born citizens of the US has been rapidly growing over the last several decades. This number used to be 14.1 million people in 1980, by 1990 it grew to 19.8 million, and…

There are certain similarities and differences between the professions of family nurse practitioner (FNP), primary care provider (PCP), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS). FNPs and PCPs are the nurse practitioner (NP) specializations and CNSs stem from APRN. Those two nursing classes can be compared and differentiated in the spheres of education, the scope of practice,…

There are certain similarities and differences between the professions of family nurse practitioner (FNP), primary care provider (PCP), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS). FNPs and PCPs are the nurse practitioner (NP) specializations and CNSs stem from APRN. Those two nursing classes can be compared and differentiated in the spheres of education, the scope of practice,…

Recall When I was writing my first project, I tended to invent new technical ideas for the aspect that I was studying. In most cases, I thought I was very clever and had made some of the best decisions while handling the project. I was determined to finish the project within the shortest time as…

Recall When I was writing my first project, I tended to invent new technical ideas for the aspect that I was studying. In most cases, I thought I was very clever and had made some of the best decisions while handling the project. I was determined to finish the project within the shortest time as…

Table of Contents Introduction APN Scope of Practice Nurse Practitioner (NONPF) Core Competencies Leadership Skills Conclusion References Introduction Scope of practice defines the range of possibilities within the professional framework for nurses, and it is important to understand it properly. In turn, NP competencies determine the extent of professionalism of a nurse; hence, it is…

Table of Contents Introduction Academic Resources or Strategies Professional Resources or Strategies Intended Use of the Resources Conclusion References Introduction The scope of professional nursing has continued to evolve for the better, with the inception of modern clinical practice as well as the embrace of technology in healthcare provision for quality and safety. Nurses have…

The Institute of Medicines (IOM) report has become a document that offers the most comprehensive range of recommendations and changes for improving and transforming healthcare. Its main points are aimed at reforming the education and practice of nurses since they are the most numerical in medicine and have the broadest responsibilities. Consequently, the recommendations of…

Table of Contents Introduction APN Scope of Practice Nurse Practitioner (NONPF) Core Competencies Leadership Skills Conclusion References Introduction The term of the scope of practice is frequently associated with certified nurse practitioners. It refers to actions, procedures, and processes that are legally permitted for advanced practice registered nurses by their professional license. The scope of…

A professional nurse is an individual who does not only care for patients but also acts as an advocate of a broad range of people of all ethnic backgrounds, religions, colors, or socioeconomic statuses. Becoming a professional nurse also means educating the population about how they can be effective in self-care and self-management. To reach…