Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice

Unit 2 Assignment 1: Scope of practice is state regulated. This means that depending on which state you live in, you will have different opportunities and freedoms. Some states allow NPs to practice within their full scope of practice. Other states limit their ability to apply their training. Read the following 3 Documents: AANP Position Statement on Scope of Practice https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/nursing/MSN/MN651/MN651_1802C/Assignment%202%20Scope%20of%20Practice%20Document.pdf AANP Position Statement on Prescriptive Privilege https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/nursing/MSN/MN651/MN651_1802C/Assignment%202%20Prescriptive%20Privilege%20Document.pdf AANP Summary of NP Cost Effectiveness https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/nursing/MSN/MN651/MN651_1802C/Assignment%20NP%20Cost%20Effectiveness%20Document.pdf Compose an APA paper that is at least four full pages long (not including cover page or references) addressing the following: Summarize the 3 AANP documents and their relevance to your ability to practice. Research scope of practice regulations in your own state (FLORIDA) (We have restricted practice) and summarize what you are and are not allowed to do. Include an analysis of your ability to practice with or without a collaborating physician and ability to prescribe. Look up scope of practice for Maryland and Texas. How does scope of practice differ between these two states? Discuss how the different levels of freedom to practice affect a Nurse Practitioner’s long term earning, career options, and the potential impact to quality of patient care. Identify a leading Nurse Practitioner advocacy organization in your own state (FLORIDA). How do they advocate for and protect your scope of practice. What are some of their legislative successes and what challenges do they continue to face? To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources. Assignment Requirements: Before finalizing your work, you should: be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above) consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors; and for assistance, please visit the University Writing Center Your writing assignment should: follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.); be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful; display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and Your paper should be in APA format and follow APA Guidelines, 6th ed., including: properly formatted header 12-point, double-spaced, Times New Roman font use of in-text citations title page and reference page use of headings (if applicable)