AGACNP Exam Review Latest Update Graded A+

AGACNP Exam Review Latest Update Graded A+ Scope of Practice Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice Key elements of the NP role include integration of care across the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... American Nurses Association which measure quality of practice, service, or education State Practice Acts Authorize Boards of Nursing in each state to establish statutory authority for licensure of RNs State Practice Acts - authority includes: use of title, authorization for scope of practice including prescriptive authority, and disciplinary grounds States vary in practice requirements, such as certification Prescriptive authority Ability and extent of NPs ability to prescribe meds DEA has ruled that nurses in advanced practice may obtain.. registration numbers, state practice acts dictate level of prescriptive authority allowed Credentials encompass... required education, licensure and certification to practice as an NP Credentials establish... minimal levels of acceptable performance Credentialing is necessary to: ensure that safe healthcare is provided by qualified individuals; comply with federal and state laws r/t APN Credentials also... acknowledges the scope of practice of NP, mandates accountability, enforces professional standards for practice Licensure establishes that a person is qualified to perform in a particular professional role Licensure is granted as defined by rules and regulations set forth by a governmental regulatory body (ie. state board of nursing) Certification Person has met certain standards that signify mastery of specialized knowledge Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies such as ANCC, AANP Admitting privileges to hospitals (non physican) were granted 1983 by JC