Nurse Practitioner Competencies
Seynor Massalee Kennedy
South University
An Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a direct/indirect care individual who cares for patients and manages individuals and the community, nursing and health care organizations, administration, and the growth and application of health policy by using various forms of nursing interventions to change the outcome of health care (AACN, 2006).
APN has a patient-focused range of competencies that improve health outcomes for patients and populations in specialized clinical areas within the larger profession of nursing. Critical to these competencies is collaboration and leadership. In this field, research based evidence is being expanded to inform practice …show more content…
Upon graduation, all NPs, regardless of the program population focus, should be able to demonstrate the below competencies to succeed in a complex and changing health system. These core competencies through independent and interprofessional practice can be acquired through experiences of mentored patient care, analytical skills for the evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practice, patient focused care, and advance knowledge of the health care system. Knowledge of scientific foundation, technology and information literacy skills and engagement in practice inquiry, policy, and health delivery system are core competencies of a NP in addition to complicated decision making, leadership, business skills, collaboration and improved communication are advanced skills, knowledge and expertise (National organization of nurse practitioner faculties (NONPF, 2012).
Scientific Foundation Competencies
The NP uses the confirmation of data analysis to improve advance practice nursing by integrating acquired information humanities and sciences, translating research for the improvement of practice and outcomes and for the development of different approaches to practice through …show more content…
A NP can help build a healthy culture promoting health through wellness and prevention; increase healthcare access, make healthcare accessible, safe and cost effective; improve care through inter-professional collaboration; and educational
Seynor Massalee Kennedy
South University
An Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a direct/indirect care individual who cares for patients and manages individuals and the community, nursing and health care organizations, administration, and the growth and application of health policy by using various forms of nursing interventions to change the outcome of health care (AACN, 2006).
APN has a patient-focused range of competencies that improve health outcomes for patients and populations in specialized clinical areas within the larger profession of nursing. Critical to these competencies is collaboration and leadership. In this field, research based evidence is being expanded to inform practice …show more content…
Upon graduation, all NPs, regardless of the program population focus, should be able to demonstrate the below competencies to succeed in a complex and changing health system. These core competencies through independent and interprofessional practice can be acquired through experiences of mentored patient care, analytical skills for the evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practice, patient focused care, and advance knowledge of the health care system. Knowledge of scientific foundation, technology and information literacy skills and engagement in practice inquiry, policy, and health delivery system are core competencies of a NP in addition to complicated decision making, leadership, business skills, collaboration and improved communication are advanced skills, knowledge and expertise (National organization of nurse practitioner faculties (NONPF, 2012).
Scientific Foundation Competencies
The NP uses the confirmation of data analysis to improve advance practice nursing by integrating acquired information humanities and sciences, translating research for the improvement of practice and outcomes and for the development of different approaches to practice through …show more content…
A NP can help build a healthy culture promoting health through wellness and prevention; increase healthcare access, make healthcare accessible, safe and cost effective; improve care through inter-professional collaboration; and educational