Interview of APN

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Instructions

APN Interview

This week we will be reporting on the interview with your APN.  Along with the interview you will be investigating the Board of Nursing’s scope of practice and national certification requirements.

Identify the APN you interviewed and summarize the interview, which may include (if not in the interview, please address):

  • Describe the organization and setting, population, and colleagues where your interviewee works.
  • Examine regulatory and legal requirements for the state in which you plan to practice/work (and that your interviewee resides, if different).
  • Examine the Scope of Practice for your state of practice and that of your interviewee, if different
  • Describe the professional organizations available for membership based on your selected role.
  • Identify required competencies, including certification requirements for your selected role and that of your interviewee.

Submission Details:

  • This will be a 2-4 page paper (excluding the title page and references).
  • Literature support is encouraged and points are assigned.
  • Peer reviewed articles that are non-research and nursing organization websites may be used. All articles must be current (not more than five years old, unless it is a hallmark reference; e.g., Institute of Medicine (IOM) (2010). The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.
  • Format your paper, citations, and references using correct APA Style.
  • Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.