Nursing 506 – Professional Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice Learning Activity: Compare & Contrast and 4 Key Points Course Objective Addressed (MSN Student Learning Outcome): #3 – Compare and contrast role expectations and responsibilities among advanced nursing practice specialties. (2) #4 – Explore conceptualization of advanced nursing roles from a legal and organizational perspective. (2, 9) #5 – Interpret scope of practice issues in advanced nursing practice. (7) Instructions: Students will choose two (2) advance practice nursing roles (direct or indirect). These roles do not have to be listed in the Hamric textbook.
Students may choose one of the roles listed here: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx#specialty or another nursing role that requires or recommends a master\'s degree or higher.
Students will compare and contrast the two roles including the following information: Select and define each role Potential Practice Settings Analyze Educational Preparation of each role Regulatory and Credentialing Requirements (Collaborative Practice, Supervision, Etc.): Scope of Practice (Regionally, State, and/or Nationally) Certification (Requirements or Recommendations) Prescribing (If applicable) Financial: Salary Ranges Reimbursement Opportunities (If applicable, third party payment, Medicare eligibility, etc.) Other important information Any current role specific issues
It can be in narrative or table/chart form. Maintain appropriate APA style for in text citations and reference pages. Maintain appropriate grammar.
