Professional Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing

CourseDescription

This course explores professional issues relevant for both entry into the advanced practice role and professional growth throughout a career. This course will focus on the legal and professional responsibilities of the nurse practitioner with an emphasis on the value of interprofessional collaboration. The learner will consider effective leadership and management styles and their impact on practice. Common challenges experienced by nurse practitioners in the health practice arena will be reviewed.

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the definition, preparation, regulation, and certification of the nurse practitioner.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of various clinical practice models and attributes such as leadership style and effective conflict resolution needed for successful practice.

3. Illustrate an understanding of the tools needed for securing employment including resume writing, interview skills, and contract negotiation.

4. Articulate the interrelationships between the role of the nurse practitioner and the roles of other health care professionals.

5. Acquire a beginning-level understanding of various components of clinical practice management including insurance billing and coding and quality assurance.

6. Discuss ethical situations and ways to deal with them in the role of the APRN.