Nr 500 Np Week 4 Assignment Graded A 2023.

NR 500 NP WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT GRADED A 2023. Foundational Concepts and Advanced Practice ROLES. 1 APN Professional Development Plan Department of Nursing, Chamberlain University Roles 2 APN Professional Development Plan The scope of practice defines what tasks the nurse is legally allowed to carry out under his or her licensure. The nurse practice act in which the nurse can find the scope of practice is determined by the board of nursing. The board of nursing created the rules and regulations one has to follow to maintain his or her license. Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) scope of practice and nurse practice act varies from state to state. Within the nurse practice act, the CNP can find the regulations for their certification requirement and continuing education. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) designed core competencies that are designated as a guideline in preparing the student to have the tools needed to embrace the scope of practice of the CNP. In this paper, I will discuss the CNP scope of practice and the nurse practice act for the state of Pennsylvania. I will also discuss the nurse practitioner core competencies that this writer believes are my strengths and the competencies I feel I will grow into as a student within this program. The CNP needs to be able to exhibit leadership skills. According to DeNisco and Barker (2015), with the CNP leadership skills, the quality of care the patient receives has improved all while being cost-effective. Pennsylvania Scope of Practice In accordance with the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (n.d.), in the state of Pennsylvania (PA) the CNP works as the patient’s primary care provider. He or she may also work as the attending provider while the patient is admitted into the hospital. The CNP will complete comprehensive assessments on all patients, including auscultating heart and lung sounds, reviewing vital signs and pain level. During the comprehensive assessment is where the CNP will learn if the patient has any cultural or spiritual beliefs that may or may not affect their care. The CNP is legally allowed to order diagnostic testing. CNP’s may diagnose patients and