Consensus Model Discussion: Instructions
For this discussion, students will explore the elements of the APRN consensus model. Created
in by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in 2008 to promote near nationwide full-
practice authority for APRNs by the year 2015, there are still several inconsistencies in its
implementation with subsequent effects on healthcare access, cost, and quality."
(3 points)!#Discuss how regulatory, state, and institutional barriers to APRN practice affect (a)
healthcare costs, (b) access to care, and (c) quality of care.# Discuss and support each required
factor individually being sure to include current research data and examples for each. Your
discussion must identify specific barriers and illustrate#how#each of the factors listed above are
affected as a result. "
(2.5 points)# Discuss the status of the APRN consensus model's implementation in your home
state, state of residence, or intended state of employment. This section should include#all#of
the following:#"
◦ What title is used for advanced practice nurses in your state? #List each of the APRN
roles that are recognized as well as any that are not. "
◦ Is the term "licensure" used for APRN roles in your state?# If not, what term(s) are
used?"
◦ Is a graduate or post graduate degree required in your state to practice in an
advanced practice role?#"
◦ Is national certification required in your state to practice in an advanced practice role?#"
◦ Do#APRN roles allow for independent practice in your state?# Not independent?# No
authority?#"
◦ Do the APRN roles allow for independent prescribing in your state?# Not
independent?# No authority?#"
(2 points)# Identify and discuss legislation regarding the APRN role in your home state, state of
residence, or intended state of employment: What legislation is currently proposed? What
previous legislation has been successful? What previous legislation has failed? Include bill
numbers and titles if named.#Cite and reference legislation in APA format.#"
(2 points)!Summarize and share an example of nurses’ or APRNs’ successful participation in
healthcare policy initiatives. These may be local, state, or federal examples and should be
something other than the one provided in the keynote. Include a brief background on the issue,
what the nurses did, and the outcome of their work. "
(2 points)#With concerns for the mental health of healthcare providers at an all time high,
discuss your experiences using the following as a guide: "
• Reflect on the stressors that are impacting you."
• The AACN#Essentials!defines resilience as "the ability to survive and thrive in the face of
adversity" (p. 63). Explain what goals, tools, practices, insights, or strategies you have
used to foster resilience within yourself."
• As the number of providers leaving the profession and deciding not to pursue advanced
practice roles increases, what is your motivation for dedicating yourself to this journey?"
For this discussion, students will explore the elements of the APRN consensus model. Created
in by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in 2008 to promote near nationwide full-
practice authority for APRNs by the year 2015, there are still several inconsistencies in its
implementation with subsequent effects on healthcare access, cost, and quality."
(3 points)!#Discuss how regulatory, state, and institutional barriers to APRN practice affect (a)
healthcare costs, (b) access to care, and (c) quality of care.# Discuss and support each required
factor individually being sure to include current research data and examples for each. Your
discussion must identify specific barriers and illustrate#how#each of the factors listed above are
affected as a result. "
(2.5 points)# Discuss the status of the APRN consensus model's implementation in your home
state, state of residence, or intended state of employment. This section should include#all#of
the following:#"
◦ What title is used for advanced practice nurses in your state? #List each of the APRN
roles that are recognized as well as any that are not. "
◦ Is the term "licensure" used for APRN roles in your state?# If not, what term(s) are
used?"
◦ Is a graduate or post graduate degree required in your state to practice in an
advanced practice role?#"
◦ Is national certification required in your state to practice in an advanced practice role?#"
◦ Do#APRN roles allow for independent practice in your state?# Not independent?# No
authority?#"
◦ Do the APRN roles allow for independent prescribing in your state?# Not
independent?# No authority?#"
(2 points)# Identify and discuss legislation regarding the APRN role in your home state, state of
residence, or intended state of employment: What legislation is currently proposed? What
previous legislation has been successful? What previous legislation has failed? Include bill
numbers and titles if named.#Cite and reference legislation in APA format.#"
(2 points)!Summarize and share an example of nurses’ or APRNs’ successful participation in
healthcare policy initiatives. These may be local, state, or federal examples and should be
something other than the one provided in the keynote. Include a brief background on the issue,
what the nurses did, and the outcome of their work. "
(2 points)#With concerns for the mental health of healthcare providers at an all time high,
discuss your experiences using the following as a guide: "
• Reflect on the stressors that are impacting you."
• The AACN#Essentials!defines resilience as "the ability to survive and thrive in the face of
adversity" (p. 63). Explain what goals, tools, practices, insights, or strategies you have
used to foster resilience within yourself."
• As the number of providers leaving the profession and deciding not to pursue advanced
practice roles increases, what is your motivation for dedicating yourself to this journey?"
