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Role of FNP

Title of article: A literature review of mentoring for RN-to-FNP transition.

This article explores the process of transitioning from an RN to a FNP.

Here is an article that provides information about ENP certification. This was written in 2013, which is the same year that the ANCC approved ENP certification.

Hoyt, K. Sue PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CEN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN; Ramirez, Elda G. PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CEN, FAEN; Proehl, Jean A. RN, MN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN Section Editor(s): Hoyt, K. Sue; Proehl, Jean A.

Great study using the stages from novice to expert highlighting the challenges that RNs face when transitioning to being a FNP.

An article that discusses a framework for transition as an RN to a FNP.

This article followed 9 female FNP from student to practitioner. Enjoy.

This article discusses the evolution of the WHNP. While I am in the FNP program, I plan to specialize in women's health which is why I picked this article. The conclusion of this article notes that the WHNP is moving to becoming a focus area in a FNP or ANP curriculum (or at least that was the author's opinion in 2009). I have found programs which allow for a specialty in women's and gender-related health care such as the following at Columbia and University of Pennsylvania. (Columbia: http://nursing.columbia.edu/course-list/Womens-Health ; U Penn: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/whcs/Pages/WHCNPProgram.aspx)

While this article is not specific to the FNP specialty, I find it interesting because it discusses the evolving global role of APRNs.

This article provides a brief history of the APRN role and the advancement from a CRNA, to midwives, then to FNPs. The focus is the family nurse practitioner role. The author shows the connection with Erik Ericsson's stages of development and provides examples of how the role of the NP progressed through those stages. Examples are also provided from a world development perspective, as each country has also had to move through the same phases of development before moving on to the next. The author concludes that we (the U.S.) are still in the final stage of development (Integrity-older adult).

This resource provides a brief history of APRN and outlines the developmental steps in advanced practice roles that can be helpful know for countries where the role of APRN are being established or growing.

This link includes the type of knowledge areas, domains, and procedures the AANPCP certifies with the certification exam.

up to date NP statistics

This book highlights the development of the nurse practitioner movement. The current state of practice is defined and the potential growth of the role is explored.

Talks about the emotional roller coaster than transitioning can cause but also recognizes that there are resources and they need to be utilized.

This article looks at the evidence to describe what goes on when RNs transition to become FNPs. Transition begins during school- students should be aware of the challenges present in transition and be prepared for them. J Prof Nurs. 2013 Nov-Dec;29(6):350-8. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2012.10.011.

Is the transition from RN to APRN that begins during the start of school. How students struggle with balancing academics, life, and other demands. This article shows how nursing faculty can aid and mentor students successfully in their transition into practice.

This is an article that discusses possible frameworks for phases of transition from student RN to becoming an FNP. With the limited research that has been done in the area it is difficult to know exactly how to support students in their transition to be a provider, but this is a foundation which can be built upon.

Is the transition from RN to APRN that begins during the start of school. How students struggle with balancing academics, life, and other demands. This article shows how nursing faculty can aid and mentor students successfully in their transition into practice.

Is the transition from RN to APRN that begins during the start of school. How students struggle with balancing academics, life, and other demands. This article shows how nursing faculty can aid and mentor students successfully in their transition into practice.

Interesting (and very truthful) article on the transition into FNP and the multiple factors/challenges that come along with it..i.e. support system, surrounding environment, how an individual copes, etc. It discusses how exciting the graduate school experience can be, yet how simultaneously it can be very intimidating to enter into the "real world" of being an APRN.

Exploring the transition from registered nurse to family nurse practitioner.

This article talks about different phases in transitioning to the the role of FNP from RN.

The article provides a good comprehensive timeline of the history of Advanced Practice Nurse specialties.