Where I plan on practicing as an APN in my specific concentration
I plan on practicing as an FNP with geriatric care concentration in the United States. The decision is based on my passion for family care, and U.S. offers fair wages and a healthy working environment for APN’s. Additionally, there is a growing demand for FNPs due to the aging population.
My designated role
My designated role in this practice will be an employee. I plan to offer care for the aged in a nursing home. As an FNP, I will mainly provide primary care for the old. APNs also perform physical examinations to promote the well-being of the target group (Hamric, Hanson, Tracy, and O'Grady, 2014).
Barriers
There are various barriers for practicing as an APN in the US. First, the high cost of healthcare care limits the number of people who require primary care (Phillips, 2007). Second, there are many trained FNPs in the US, which means the supply exceeds the demand. This aspect impacts healthcare jobs adversely. Further, there are barriers when practicing as FNP with geriatric care concentration. The role of an FNP requires specific state licensure, which is a barrier to executing the duties fully. The restrictive practice and licensure mean that I will only exercise as an FNP only and at the start, I will be supervised. The role also requires me to keep national certification, which is renewable (AANP, 2014). Another barrier to working as an FNP is the lack of advanced skills. Ideally, this role requires post graduate education and broad experience. Hence, I have to acquire sufficient skills through experience. APN also lacks admitting privileges which bar them from offering continued care. Lastly, the role of an FNP may limit the chances of career advancement.
How advance role development course will enhance my APN role
Taking an advanced role development course will equip me with more skills to provide primary care. Also, it will enable me to treat and control acute and chronic diseases.
References
AANP. (American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2014).Issues At-A-Glance: Full Practice Authority. Retrieved July 1, 2016, from < https://www.aanp.org/images/documents/policy-toolbox/fullpracticeauthority.pdf >
Hamric, A., Hanson, C., Tracy, M., & O'Grady, E. (2014). Advanced practice nursing: An integrative approach (5th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Saunders/Elsevier.
Phillips, S. (2007). NPs face challenges in the U.S. And the UK. The Nurse Practitioner, 32(7), 25–29.
