Unit 3 Discussion – Assessing the State Practice Environment Map
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however, should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criteria inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing, and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or the initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Discussion Prompt
Review the American Association for Nurse Practitioners State Practice Environment Map (AANP) and determine your state’s color – green, yellow, or red. Then review the Nurse Practice Act in your state for Advanced Practice Act in your state to assist you in answering the questions listed below:
Determine your state’s practice environment color – green, yellow, or red.
Discuss how your state is an independent practice or practice restricted state.
Describe the prescriptive authority for your state.
A. (For California Students) Review the CA Standardize Procedures requirement of NPs and discuss the meaning of Standardized Procedures (California BRN – Standardized Procedures Guideline).
B. (For States other than California Students) Identify one (1) barrier to practice and a strategy to address the removal of the identified barrier.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the students position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.
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