Transcript GNAP Presentation on Doctor of Nursing Practice

GNAP Presentation
on
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Patricia B. Howard, RN, PhD
University of Kentucky
College of Nursing
The Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) for the 20th Century
• Practice Focus of Current APRNs:
Background Information
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Nurse Midwife (NM)
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
The Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) for the 20th Century
 Defining the APRN Role: Influential Organizations
 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
 CCNE
 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
 State Boards of Nursing
 American Nurses Association
 American Nurses Credentialing Center
 Other Credentialing Bodies
 Professional Organizations
 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner faculties (NONPF)
 Various Specialty Groups
The Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) for the 20th Century
 Advanced Practice Monitoring and
Regulation Issues
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Lack of common definitions
Lack of standardization in academic programs
Proliferation of specialties and subspecialties
Lack of common legal recognition
Johnson, J. (2008, Feb.). APRN Presentation to the American Nurses Association of
Colleges of Nursing. Presentation of the AACN Masters Education Conference.
The Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) for the 20th Century
• A New Model for APRN Practice
– Consensus Process
– Definition of APRN
– Direct care Component
The APRN Regulatory Model
APRN Specialties
Focus of Practice Beyond Role & Population Focus Linked to Patient Healthcare Needs
Psych/Mental
Health
Gender
specific
Adult/
Older Adult
Child
Neonatal
Across
Lifespan
Licensure occurs at this level
(Male/female)
Population
Foci
Nurse
Anesthetist
Roles
Nurse
Midwife
CNS
NP
Primary
Acute
New Role
The APRN Regulatory Model
Role
APRN Core Courses:
Patho/Physiology
Pharmacology
Physical/Health
Assessment
APRN
Licensure:
Population
Foci
Based on education and certification
CNP, CRNA, CNM, CNS
Population Context
Specialty
Specialty
Certification
Identified by professional organizations
(eg. Oncology, palliative care)
The Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) for the 20th Century
• Current Status: DNP & APRN Model
– LACE
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Licensing
Accreditation
Certification
Education