An advanced practice nurse (APN), the role of the FNP - my admission essay

I have these reguired questions
Define advance practice nursing
Desribe the role of the Family Nurse Practioner
Describe your ultimate career goals as it prtains to the scope of practice as a nurse practioner

An advanced practice nurse (APN) is first of all a nurse, that has advanced education, knowledge and skills prepared at the masters or doctorate level. APNs have a broader scope of practice than Registered Nurses (RN) often performing the same duties as physicians. Their primary care duties involve diagnosing and managing the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. APNs focus on health promotion and disease prevention, with an emphasis on wellness. APNs may choose to work independently or in collaboration with physicians. To practice they must pass a national certification exam and maintain a state license as an RN. They can be specialized e.g. nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and family nurse practitioners. APNs work in a variety of health care settings and are uniquely qualified to resolve the physician shortage as primary providers in rural and underserved populations. APNs are next only, to the doctor in providing patient care.

The role of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is broad and diverse and continues to evolve. FNPs assume a variety of roles including a primary care provider, educator, clinical leader and researcher. Like physicians FNPSs may order, conduct and interpret diagnostic and laboratory test. They may use pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies (e.g. Stress reduction, weight loss) to optimize patient outcomes. APNs collaborate with other health providers and refer to physicians and other providers (e.g. Physical therapy, dietician) to maximize quality of care. The APN evaluates and documents patient/family outcomes and provides patient consultation to optimize the plan of care. The APN provides comprehensive case management and advocates for patients within the health care system.

My goal is to work as an FNP in a family practice setting. I envision caring for individuals and their families throughout the life span from cradle to grave. Nursing has taught me that spending time listening is the key difference between being a doctor and a nurse. I have learned listening effectively to all questions and problems allows my patients concerns to remain my primary focus. Utilizing my advanced scope of practice, I will conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments to diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions. In order to do that, I believe it is essential to form long-term healing relationships with my patients. By doing this I will be able to advocate for my patients and deliver high quality individualized care. My goal will be to make a positive impact in my patients health care.

Any help or comments will be appreciated

An advanced practice nurse (APN) is first of all a nurse, that has advanced education, knowledge and skills prepared at the masters or doctorate level. APNs have a broader scope of practice than Registered Nurses (RN)(,) often performing the same duties as physicians. Their primary care duties involve diagnosing and managing the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. APNs focus on health promotion and disease prevention, with an emphasis on wellness. APNs may choose to work independently or in collaboration with physicians. To practice they must pass a national certification exam and maintain a state license as an RN. They can be specialized e.g. nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and family nurse practitioners. APNs work in a variety of health care settings and are uniquely qualified to resolve the physician shortage as primary providers in rural and underserved populations. APNs are next only, to the doctor in providing patient care.

The role of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is broad and diverse and continues to evolve. FNPs assume a variety of roles including a primary care provider, educator, clinical leader and researcher. Like physicians FNPSs may order, conduct and interpret diagnostic and laboratory test(s). They may use pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies (e.g. Stress reduction, weight loss) to optimize patient outcomes. APNs collaborate with other health providers and refer to physicians and other providers (e.g. Physical therapy, dietician) to maximize quality of care. The APN evaluates and documents patient/family outcomes and provides patient consultation to optimize the plan of care. The APN provides comprehensive case management and advocates for patients within the health care system.

My goal is to work as an FNP in a family practice setting. I envision caring for individuals and their families throughout the life span(,) from cradle to grave. Nursing has taught me that spending time listening (to whom?) is the key difference between being a doctor and a nurse. I have learned listening effectively to all questions and problems allows my patients concerns to remain my primary focus. (By) Utilizing my advanced scope of practice, I will conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments to diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions. In order to do that, I believe it is essential to form long-term healing relationships with my patients. By doing this I will be able to advocate for my patients and deliver high quality individualized care. My goal will be to make a positive impact in my patients health care.

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