General practitioner

THE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER The role of the Family nurse practitioner (FNP) began in the 1960’s as a result of a shortage of primary care providers. (Kennedy, 2014) That however, does not conclude that family nurse practitioners are only a secondary option to fill the void of primary care physicians in underserved areas. Instead, the FNP role has evolved in response to the recognition that nurses with advanced education and training are fully capable of providing primary care and…

Autobiography The need to be a caregiver and ultimately a nurse stems from a innate desire to nurture others. Our society constantly looks to nurses as sources of understanding, trustworthiness, and hope. An individual must be capable and caring in order to grow in the field of nursing. The scope of practice for nurses is not limited to skills that provide a service, but extend beyond the call of duty into teaching prevention, treating holistically across the lifespan, and advocating for the…

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) is an organization that strives to reform and advance the educational programs of nurse practitioners (NP) in order to assure that these educational programs are training highly qualified nurse practitioners. The NONPF developed nine core competencies that educational programs across the nation should adopt to prepare nurse practitioners have the knowledge and ability to fulfill the nurse practitioners scope of practice upon…

Throughout my whole childhood I always dreamed of what kind of job I would have when I grew up. My goals changed almost daily, from astronaut to ballerina to actress. Although I am now grown and have a better idea of what I want to do I’m still not entirely sure what job is right for me. After taking the Focus 2 assignment I found out a lot about myself and that I was on the right track to my career goals, and that I have the skills to make my goal a reality. Also, I learned about what kind of…

Post-truth is a major topic that is increasing in our world today. This happens to play a large role in not only politics, but the world of health care as well. As a future pediatric nurse practitioner, it is very important for me to discover the upcoming challenges I will be facing in my future career field to better prepare me for what lies ahead. By researching about how this major issue impacts the medical field, it will allow me to be better prepared and more knowledgeable about the issue…

An advanced practice registered nurse is a registered nurse with advanced education. APRNs may be a Clinical Nurse , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Midwives, Advanced Nurse Executives, or Nurse Practitioners. A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced registered nurse who gives high-quality healthcare services. They diagnose a wide range of health problems. They approach these threatening illnesses and health concerns rather well to promote wellness. A Nurse Midwife is an advanced…

Life as a Nurse Practitioner The nurse practitioner allows for stability, order, and conduct to be maintained in the medical field. Personal qualities is a huge factor for a nurse practitioner and could be a tie breaking situation. Nurse practitioners are responsible for a lot that goes on in the hospital and are looked upon to make some serious decisions. They help a lot of people in scared situation based on their education and in most cases experience. They are vital in every medical…

Professional Statement Why the Family Nurse Practitioner Program I chose nursing as a profession because I saw the value of the intimacy of the nurse¬-patient relationship and the ability of the nurse to have a significant impact on a patient’s life. While I have cherished and excelled at inpatient nursing and have loved the connection with my patients and their families, my goal all along has been to advance my education and become a nurse practitioner. As an advanced practice nurse, I would…

Case Write-Up Title of presentation Compensation of Nurses in Wisconsin Learning objectives During this presentation the audience will obtain a better understanding of how much a Wisconsin nurse makes and what exactly they do to receive this pay. In addition, the issues involving the salary of a nurse in Wisconsin will be uncovered. Introduction to Topic Nurses play a vital role within the health care system due to their brilliant ability in taking care of patients. Nurses go through…

four audiences, but unfortunately only two were able to attend. Fortunately two certified nursing assistant were able to attend on time and the presentation continued as planned. The two nursing assistants are interested in becoming family nurse practitioners in future. The two completed evaluations gave me the insights on how to become a…