CLASS NAME: PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE
LESSON: The Law, the Courts, and the APN
DISCUSSION 10.1: APRN Consensus Model
Lesson Introduction
Welcome to the eleventh week of Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice. During this week, we will review the various sources of law, distinguish between federal and state responsibility for healthcare laws, and illustrate the legal scope of practice. You will read selected content from your textbook, watch a video selected by your instructor, participate in a discussion, and take a quiz.
During this lesson, we will explore the various sources of law, distinguish between federal and state responsibility for healthcare laws, and illustrate the legal scope of practice.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Describe the need for a clear understanding of how the APN scope of practice, regulatory agencies, and malpractice insurance interact
• Describe professional and financial risks and challenges associated with APNs in practice
Before attempting to complete your learning activities for this week, review the following learning materials:
Learning Materials
Read the following in your Advanced Practice Nursing: Essentials for Role Development textbook:
• Chapter 28, “The Law, the Courts, and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” (pp. 483-494)
• Chapter 29, “Malpractice and the Advanced Practice Nurse” (pp. 495-510)
This chapter provides context for this week’s topic.
Discussion Guidelines
Initial Post
For your initial post, answer the following questions:
1. Watch the video “The Consensus Model for APRN Registration.” https://youtu.be/OmbfWqxc6PA
2. For your initial response, think about how you would answer these questions:
o This video came out in 2011. Why has this model not passed for all states?
o As an APRN, how can you help facilitate this change?
Reference for required text book
Joel, L. A. (2022). Advanced practice nursing: Essentials for role development 5th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
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RUBRIC
Criteria Expectations
Content Follows directions, answers all questions thoroughly and appropriately; provides examples from personal experience where appropriate/ applicable.
Grasp of significance Projects knowledge and understanding of the significance of the assignment to professional development as an APN.
Evidence and documentation Provides thorough explanation of rationales and skillfully selects resources to substantiate conclusions.
Terminology Uses appropriate terminology correctly throughout.
Structure and mechanics Contains no spelling or grammatical errors No APA errors.
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