Develop a personal philosophy and framework acknowledging professional and accrediting agency competencies relating to the role
and scope of practice of the family nurse practitioner. Identify a nurse theorist that you align your current/ planned practice and how
they provide the foundation for this philosophy development.
Describe the type of educational courses and professional requirements required for APRN professional certification and licensing
within the state that you will practice.
Identify the precise application process for your certification exam, your state regulations for application for prescriptive
authority/practice, and issues related to APRN practice within your state.
Evaluate and discuss APRN roles and prescriptive privileges and impact on client safety and care
Compare the differences between prescriptive authority, credentialing, and clinical privileges and how each of these impact client
safety and care
Evaluate the development of the advanced practice nurse role from a global perspective.