Family Nurse Practitioner Discussion

Family Nurse Practitioner Discussion

Family Nurse Practitioner Discussion

Week 2 discussion DQ1 Theory and the APN Role Discussion Karen, a registered nurse, decided that she wants to become a CNP. She applied and was accepted to the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain College of Nursing. She received a course curriculum that outlined the courses necessary to complete her degree. One of the early courses in the program curriculum is NR501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice. You are a student colleague of Karen’s enrolled in the same class. On the course Q & A Forum, Karen posted, “Nursing theory is outdated and is too broad and isn’t useful for Advance Practice Nurses.” Discussion Question: Is Karen right? Is theory important to APN practice? Why, or why not? DQ2 Theory and the APN Role Discussion Part 2

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems.  emphasizes the holistic nature of health and it is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community, emphasizing  and .

This history of this role began in the 1960s when health care planners and legislators determined that primary health care was not meeting the immediate demands of the United States’ citizens. Medical schools were given money to start family practice programs to meet this need, and the practice movement began to grow.

Before becoming a family nurse practitioner, a person must graduate from a four-year college or university nursing program that is accredited by (AACN) or the (NLN). This would result in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the college or university. Next, a person would need to pass the RN licensing exam, which is the  (National Council Licensure Examination). After passing this exam, the person is a Registered Nurse and is able to enter the work force. Most nurses work for a few years in the field before pursuing further education.

After completion of this prior work, a person can apply to and obtain a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a family nurse practitioner program. The program should be accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the (ACEN).

A family nurse practitioner may also select a sub-specialty. The following are some possibilities: Medical-Surgical, Cardiac, Endocrine/Diabetes, Renal/Urology, Perinatal, Long-Term Care, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Pulmonary, Pediatrics, Gerontology, ER/Trauma, Post-Partum, Psychiatric, and Critical Care.