Nursing is a large health care field that has enlarged its scope of practice over the years. In US history, the presence and influence of APNs was very important. The role of Nurse Practitioners has steadily expanded. First, was a horizontal movement to embrace expertise in medicine. Second, the scope moved vertically to encompass graduate nursing education. Since 1996 there has been a rapid, transformative evolution of the position APNs hold.
Today APN Regulation includes specific elements i.e. licensure, accreditation, certification and education (LACE). Each state independently determines the legal scope of practice, as well as the recognized roles of APNs and the regulation of entry level nursing programs. …show more content…
I worked as a critical care registered nurse for all of my career years. Currently I’m in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) program. This will result in career changes, because I see an increase need for ACNPs and want to be a part of that field. The standards of care for the ACNP include Nursing’s Scope & Standards of Practice and Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice (American Association of Critical-care nurses (AACN), 2010). Nursing standards of care is foundation for ACNP practice. Education, acute care competencies, research, and evidence-based practice will expand nursing standards of care to ACNP’s practice. I look forward to learn and develop new skills to provide the best care for our …show more content…
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