This week we will be reporting on the interview with your APN. Along with the interview you will be investigating the Board of Nursing’s scope of practice and national certification requirements.
Ten Questions to Ask the Advanced Practice Clinician in Interview
Tell me how you responded to unethical behavior that you witnessed one time.
Explain in detail one of the scenarios where you went beyond to provide exceptional patient care.
How do you do if there is no positive response from the patient to medications for pain and when the patient asks for more medicine than the amount allowed?
- Is there comfort that you feel when you disagree with your coworkers?
- What style of practice do you use?
- How do you handle a family member whose patient is in a difficult situation?
- Please tell me how you usually handle clinical emergency cases and how you will handle clinical emergency cases in our facility.
- How did you handle the case where you disagreed with the physician regarding particular treatment and patient diagnoses?
- How did you respond to unethical behavior that you once experienced?
- Will you please explain a problematic aspect of your being a nurse practitioner?
- Identify the APN you interviewed and summarize the interview, which may include (if not in the interview, please address):
- Describe the organization and setting, population, and colleagues where your interviewee works.
- Examine regulatory and legal requirements for the state in which you plan to practice/work (and that your interviewee resides, if different).
Examine the Scope of Practice for your state of practice and that of your interviewee, if different
Describe the professional organizations available for membership based on your selected role.
- Identify required competencies, including certification requirements for your selected role and that of your interviewee.
How to solve
NSG500: Week 3 Advanced Practice Nursing
Introduction:
In this assignment, we will be reviewing an interview conducted with an Advanced Practice Clinician (APN). The purpose is to gather information about the APN’s experiences and practices, including their response to various situations, their approach to patient care, and their ability to handle challenging scenarios. Additionally, we will explore the regulatory and legal requirements for their state of practice, as well as their professional certifications and competencies.
Answer:
1. Tell me how you responded to unethical behavior that you witnessed one time.
2. Explain in detail one of the scenarios where you went beyond to provide exceptional patient care.
3. How do you handle a situation where there is no positive response from the patient to medications for pain and when the patient asks for more medicine than the amount allowed?
4. Is there comfort that you feel when you disagree with your coworkers?
5. What style of practice do you use?
6. How do you handle a family member whose patient is in a difficult situation?
7. Please describe how you handle clinical emergency cases and specifically, how you would handle them in our facility.
8. How did you handle a case where you disagreed with the physician regarding a particular treatment and patient diagnoses?
9. How did you respond to unethical behavior that you once experienced?
10. Can you please explain a problematic aspect of your being a nurse practitioner?
Identify the APN you interviewed and summarize the interview:
The APN that was interviewed for this assignment is [insert name]. [He/she] currently works in [describe the organization and setting], where [he/she] primarily serves [population]. [He/she] has been working alongside [colleagues] who collectively contribute to the efficient delivery of healthcare in their setting.
Examine regulatory and legal requirements:
In terms of regulatory and legal requirements, it is important to consider the state in which the APN resides and practices. For [insert state], the specific requirements for APNs may include [list relevant regulations and legal parameters].
Examine the Scope of Practice:
The Scope of Practice for APNs in [insert state] encompasses [describe the range of activities, responsibilities, and limitations outlined in the state’s Scope of Practice].
Describe professional organizations:
There are several professional organizations available for APNs, including [list professional organizations relevant to the APN’s role]. These organizations offer support, networking opportunities, education, and resources to their members.
Identify required competencies and certifications:
The required competencies for APNs in their role typically include [list relevant competencies]. Additionally, to practice as an APN, [he/she] must hold the necessary certifications, which may include [list relevant certifications].
Conclusion:
This assignment focused on an interview conducted with an APN, exploring their experiences, practices, and responses to various scenarios. Additionally, we examined the regulatory and legal requirements for the state of practice, the Scope of Practice for APNs, professional organizations available for membership, and the required competencies and certifications for this role. Through this interview, we gained valuable insights into the APN’s approach to patient care and their compliance with professional and legal standards.
