Assignment 1 Using peer-reviewed journal articles or evidence-based practice websites locate policy or regulatory position statements or campaigns that support changes in APRN prescribing practices at the state or national level. In a paper not to exceed six double-spaced pages, excluding title and reference pages, analyze these statements by assessing their alignment with the American […]
Discussion 1 Locate your state’s nurse practice act (NPA) and associated regulations governing prescribing by advanced practice nurses (CNPs, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs). Answer and discuss the following in this forum: Does your NPA require the APRN to have a collaborative agreement with a physician? Discuss whether you think the NPA should or should not require […]
Locate your state’s nurse practice act (NPA) and associated regulations governing prescribing by advanced practice nurses (CNPs, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs). Answer and discuss the following in this forum: 1. Does your NPA require the APRN to have a collaborative agreement with a physician? In the State of Virginia, the nurse practice act requires the APRN […]
APRNs in Texas do not have full practice authority under current state law. While doctors no longer have to be on-site to supervise, APRNs must have a collaborative agreement with a physician. This collaborative agreement requires that the supervising physician conduct chart reviews and hold monthly meetings with the APRN to discuss care plans and […]
In the state of Florida, the NPA now allows APRN’s to practice independently with a few practice authorities in place. Some of the requirements include a completion of three specific graduate level courses within a timeframe, at least 3,000 clinical hours, and a financial responsibility of liability coverage. The APRN may engage in autonomous practice […]
1. The licensure of Advanced practitioner registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Virginia is regulated by the Board of Medicine and the Board of Nursing equally. Virginia’s nurse practice act (NPA) does require a collaborative agreement with a physician. The APRN and the physician collaborate as members of the patient’s care team (Virginia Law Library, […]
Module 2 Overview Introduction All medications and remedies are made of chemical substances. As such, those substances can have interactions and responses of various types to other drugs or to the patient’s chemical makeup, too. This week we will explore those interactions and intended responses as we look at Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. We will also […]
Discussion 3 M. L. is a 15-year-old Hispanic female who plays soccer for her school team. She has noticed that when running, she sometimes has trouble catching her breath. She also reports an increased runny nose and itchy eyes. She has a frequent dry cough and is awakened with coughing spells at least four times […]
Module 3 Overview Introduction This week we will explore pharmacotherapy for special populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, the pregnant patient and nursing mothers, as well as examining the interactions of over-the-counter medications to prescribed therapies. The advanced practice nurse must be familiar with pathophysiologic changes related to age and disease. Considerations for prescriptive therapy must […]
Module 4 Overview Introduction This week we will focus on the pharmacotherapeutics of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, including commonly occurring conditions and their commonly prescribed medications. Learning Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: Utilize advanced nursing and pharmacological interventions in treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders to resolve complex and biological, […]
