Florida National University Professional Roles and Responsibilities Discussion

“Professional Roles and Responsibilities”

Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are graduate-educated, nationally certified and state-licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who care for medically stable patients across the lifespan, from infants to geriatric patients.

Share your thoughts

What are the educational requirements to practice as a FNP?

According to the

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

(AACN), what is the recommended terminal degree to prepare nurse practitioners?

Who determines the scope of practice for FNPs?

Who defines it? Who Credentials and what is the role of a Professional and Political Organization in defining the role?

Review the following website:

https://floridasnursing.gov/nursing-faqs/advanced-practice-registered-nurse-aprn/

Discuss at least 3 regulations impose in APRN in the state of Florida and would you like to change and what process will you use to do it?.