Describe how the role of the nurse practitioner or nurse educator fits into the nursing philosophy.

1. Philosophy of APRN Paper- 20%:. Articulate your philosophy of nursing based on your own experience and relate it to a nursing theory or philosophy (such as Orem, Benner, etc.).  Describe why an advanced practice nursing degree fits into the schema of the philosophy.  Don’t forget to discuss how nurse educators or nurse practitioners fit into the roles of advanced practice nursing (see rubric below for specifics).  2-3 pages, with at least 2 peer-reviewed references that are less than 5 years old, unless they are classic references.  APA format and appropriate grammar. “I” statements are acceptable for this assignment. This will be the first section of your portfolio.

 

Points	0 Not Addressed	1 Referred To	2 Noted	3 Describes Well	4 Excellently Described
Introduction describing your personal philosophy of nursing
Relate your philosophy to a nursing theory or philosophy
Describe how the role of the nurse practitioner or nurse educator fits into the nursing philosophy.
Describe the 4 classic roles of APRNs (NP, CRNA, CNS, CNM). Which roles are recognized as APRNs in SC? Which ones are recognized in the APRN Consensus Model? OR Describe how nurse educators are an emerging advanced practice role.
Use of APA Format & Correct Grammar	7 or more errors	5-6 errors	3-4 errors	1-2 errors	No errors

 

Textbook for this course:

Joel, L. A. (2013). Advanced practice nursing: Essentials for role development (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. (ISBN-13: 978-0803627857).

Info about student:

Family Nurse Practitioner Student, has been a registered nurse for 11 years.