The NCSBN APRN Maps Project Outlining Progression in
The NCSBN APRN Maps Project; Outlining Progression in Adopting Consensus Stephanie Fullmer and Maureen Cahill
Comparison and Mapping Project Process § Reviewed each jurisdiction’s act and rules § Compared current law with components of the Consensus Model § Sent each BON a comparison report § Compiled maps based on reports and BON feedback
APRN Requirements Consensus Model Title Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) Roles Recognized Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) Certified nurse-midwife (CNM) Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) Certified nurse practitioner (CNP) Education Graduate degree or post-graduate certificate Certification National Certification Licensure State grants APRN “license” separate from RN license Practice Autonomy Independent Prescriptive Authority Independent: pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic
Definitions § Independent - no requirement for a written collaborative agreement, no supervision, no conditions for practice § Collaborative - a written agreement exists which specifies scope of practice and medical acts allowed with or without a general supervision requirement by a MD, DO, DDS, podiatrist § Supervised - direct supervision required in the presence of a licensed, MD, DO, DDS, podiatrist with or without a written practice agreement
Let’s see the maps! § Maps //www. ncsbn. org/aprn. htm
2012 APRN Maps; Outlining Progression in Adopting Consensus
Consensus is definitely not a sprint, but, if this were the marathon, we would already be at mile 17!
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