Format: APA formatted paper -7th Edition; 1,750 words/250 per paragraph
Research: Current articles less than 5 years old. >2015; Please only use current clinical practice guidelines when developing diagnostic and treatment plans!! No MEDLINE, only current clinical practice guidelines; For example: AHRQ, IOM, CDC, AACE, ACC, AHA, AAFP, APA etc.. professional organizations who write clinical guidelines based on the best research available.
First Paragraph
Topic: Discuss the benefits of telemedicine and how it can improve patient outcomes.
- What are some pitfalls of cons to telemedicine?
- How did telemedicine change the access of care to the patient being cared for?
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
APA format 12 font include reference in APA format
Second Paragraph
Topic: Discuss how an FNP interacts and cares for the geriatric patient (65 and older).
- What is some age specific considerations needed to provide adequate care?
- Discuss how the FNP integrates the BEERS criteria into the care of the senior.
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
APA format 12 font include reference in APA format.
Third Paragraph
Topic: Low-Cost Measures for Prescriptions
Some of the patients may not have prescription coverage.
- Discuss some low-cost measures to help patients have access to medication.
- How can you or the staff determine Rx cost for the patient?
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
APA format 12 font include reference in APA format.
Fourth Paragraph
Topic: National Provider Identifier Number
Discuss how and why you would apply for an NPI.
- An NPI is a 10-digit numerical identifier for providers of health services.
- An FNP is required to have an NPI number for practice as a nurse practitioner through the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
- It is national in scope and unique to the provider.
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
APA format 12 font include reference in APA format.
Fifth Paragraph
Topic: Give a synopsis of the current level of practice and practice climate for APRNs in
California.
- Incorporate information from the Buppert readings, and from the California BRN website.
- Discuss how CA adopted full practice authority (FPA).
- Describe the restrictions to practice and the current political climate surrounding FPA (for example, is there any pending legislation to move to FPA?
- Are there any eased regulations or expedited licensure due to Covid-19?).
- Finally, discuss how the FNP can be more involved in California’s governance and/or advocacy for APRNs.
- Include at least two references from an official state or government website or from the BRN for your state.
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
Sixth Paragraph
Topic: Develop a study plan for the FNP state board exam and discuss other items a new
graduate needs to be fully prepared for practice.
- Describe your planned study schedule.
- Discuss these three study recourses (i.e., Picmonics (website), Family Nurse practitioner Certification Intensive Review (book), FNP mastery (app).
- Please include the cost and delivery (app, book, course, etc.) of the materials
Besides board exams, what other items does a new graduate need to consider to be fully prepared for practice?
- In what ways will you be more marketable to employers?
- Consider DEA, NPI, Immunization registry (state by state), death certificate authority, DOT or DMV physical certification, etc.
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
Seventh Paragraph
Topic: Describe three short-term and two long-term professional goals for a new Family
Nurse Practitioner graduate.
- When considering goals utilize the SMART principles
- which have been around since the 1980s.
- SMART is an acronym that helps guide the formulation of goals that are:
- Specific (simple, sensible, significant).
- Measurable (meaningful, motivating).
- Achievable (agreed, attainable).
- Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).
- Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).
- Make sure the goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-framed
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
Eighth Paragraph
Topic: Discuss the differences, pros and cons to the national certification exam (ANCC vs
AANP)
- Why would someone choose one over the other?
- Consider costs including member discounts, proctoring options, locations, and exam content.
- Discuss factors that may influence the FNPs decision.
Find 3 relevant/recent articles (<5yo) addressing the topic
Length minimum of 250 words
Only one direct quote!!!
Paraphrasing is preferred
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