NR581NP Week 2 Assignment: NP Scope of Practice

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CLASS:

NR581NP – Foundational Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice

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NR581NP Week 2 Assignment: NP Scope of Practice

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

General instructions

1. Download the NR581NP Scope of Practice template.. Use of the template is required. A 10% deduction will be applied if the template is not used. See the rubric.
2. Submit the assignment as a .doc or .docx file to the Week 2 Dropbox. PDF files are not allowed.
3. Complete the NR581NP Scope of Practice Assignment template.
4. Follow current APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing.
5. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice Act. for the state where you intend to practice. Use these resources to substantiate the information presented.
6. Correctly cite and reference information from scholarly sources.
7. Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy.

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric):

Intended State of Practice

1. Identify the state in which you intend to practice and the licensure requirements for that state.
2. Identify the NP scope of practice in the state in which you intend to practice.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice Act. for the state where you intend to practice. Provide the link to the source.

Educational and Certification Requirements

1. Describe the educational requirements for NP licensure in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. Describe the initial certification requirements for NP licensure in the state in which you intend to practice.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice Act. for the state where you intend to practice.

Practice Environment

1. Identify the practice environment (full, reduced, or restricted NP practice) in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. If the state has reduced or restricted NP practice, specify what supervision or collaborative practice agreements are required. If your state is full practice, write N/A for this question.
   1. Students who intend to practice in California should also include the use of written standard procedures that guide NP practice in the state and physician supervision ratios.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice Act. for the state where you intend to practice.

Prescribing Regulations

1. Discuss NP prescriptive authority in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. Explain regulations related to prescribing controlled substances.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice Act. for the state where you intend to practice.

Professional Practice

1. Describe the licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements for ongoing NP practice in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice Act. for the state where you intend to practice. Provide the link to the candidate handbook for the chosen certification examination.

 

SOLUTION

Intended State of Practice/ Nurse Practitioner License Requirements

1. Identify the state where you intend to practice as an NP.

Massachusetts

2. Identify which track you are in at Chamberlain University: (FNP, Acute Care Geriatric, Primary Care Geriatric, PMH) (use titles from our program).

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

3. License requirements in the state where you intend to practice:
   1. What are the licensure requirements to become a nurse practitioner?

To become a licensed nurse practitioner in Massachusetts, applicants must hold an active RN license in the state, complete a graduate-level nurse practitioner program accredited by a recognized body, and obtain national certification in their chosen specialty (Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, n.d.).

1. Briefly describe the fingerprinting requirements, prior health history and criminal history restrictions to become an NP.

Applicants must complete a fingerprint-based background check. Additionally, a review of prior health history and criminal records is conducted to ensure no disqualifying incidents.

Education and Certification Requirements

1. Describe the state educational requirements to become licensed as an NP.

Massachusetts requires nurse practitioners to hold at least a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The program must be accredited and include both didactic and clinical components.

1. What level degree is needed?

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (DNP)

1. How many clinical hours are required?

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