The Role of Nurse Practitioners in the Future
SECTION A (1.5 pages)
The Demand for Healthcare in the U.S. and the Role of the NP
The role and scope of practice of the NP is ever changing, particularly in our contemporary U.S. Healthcare system. Evaluate the impact of public demand for healthcare in the U.S. and the impact this has on the changing scope of practice and the role of the NP.
Include a reference list at the end of this section (4 references minimum).
SECTION B (1.5 pages)
Sustainable Practice for the NP
How might the NP establish a sustainable practice in our contemporary U.S. Healthcare system? Identify components to take into consideration and appraise the impact of these components on the development of a sustainable practice.
Include a reference list at the end of this section (3 minimum).
Resources
From your textbooks, read the following:
Advanced Practice Nursing: Emphasizing Common Roles
• Chapters 8, 16
Please review the following web resources:
IOM – Future of Nursing Report Leading Change, Advancing Health
Advanced Practice Nurse Outcomes 1990-2008: A Systematic Review
Health Resources and Services Administration
