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Summary of key points and link to FTC paper (March 2014) addressing regulation of APRN scope of practice

Glad that you found this... Great information when preparing for the exam.

Although many residencies are focused on preparation for specialty fields, here is one specific to FNP practice... And in a state with relatively good practice laws for NPs

This is a nice synopsis of key moments in history that have triggered the growth and development of the NP role in the US.

Discusses aspects of negotiating scope of practice and provides copies of collaborative practice agreements, as well a list of questions that ACNP's should be asking themselves and prospective employers when considering accepting a position.

This article discusses the merger of the adult and gerontology specialties.

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The AAFP view on primary care for the 21st century and how NPs an help to bridge the healthcare gap.

15 career options for FNP

This is a lengthy piece but has some great perspectives regarding policy for APRN's. Speaks about restrictive physician supervision and scope of practice.

The following is the abstract as stated by the author: "Purpose: To describe factors that ensure a smooth transition from nurse practitioner (NP) student to independent NP during the first year of practice. Data sources: Two contrasting case examples, the authors' experiences, and selected professional literature. Conclusions: Key points to consider upon searching or taking a first NP job include patient, colleague, and clinic factors. Patient factors include mix of patient presentations, complexity of patient presentations, insurance status, and population. Colleague factors include mentorship, charting, mix of providers, and availability of providers. Perhaps most importantly, clinic factors include productivity expectations, practice mission, charting systems, on-call requirements, supervision of other staff, and teaching status. Together, these factors can largely determine whether an NP's days are satisfying or frustrating in a new job. Implications for practice: The transition from NP student to independent NP can be daunting. Although nursing schools and practice sites have responsibilities to ensure the transition is smooth, the new NP is ultimately responsible for the transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]"

Research article that discusses practice setting characteristics that were either helpful or stressful to new grad NPs during their first year of practice. Primary care settings in Canada were sites used in this study, but the results would likely apply to acute care settings as well.

↵Correspondence: Maureen Sullivan-Bentz, University of Ottawa, School of Nursing, Simulation Laboratories, 200 Lees Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S9; telephone 613 298-3022; e-mail mbentz{at}uottawa.ca OBJECTIVE To examine role transition and support requirements for nurse practitioner (NP) graduates in their first year of practice from the perspectives of the NPs and coparticipants familiar with the NPs' practices; and to make recommendations for practice, education, and policy.

interesting article on beginning NP practice and choosing a first job

Preparation for New NP Graduate