NU675-7D-LA Unit 3 Discussion – Assessing the State Practice Environment Map

NU675-7D-LA Unit 3 Discussion – Assessing the State Practice Environment Map

Discussion Prompt

Review the American Association for Nurse Practitioners ‘State Practice Environment’ Map (AANP) and determine your state’s color – green, yellow, or red.  Then review the Nurse Practice Act in your state for Advanced Practice Act in your state to assist you in answering the questions listed below:

1.  Determine your state’s practice environment color – green, yellow, or red.
2.  Discuss how your state is an independent practice or practice restricted state.
3.  Describe the prescriptive authority for your state.

• A. (For California Students) Review the CA Standardize Procedures requirement of NPs and discuss the meaning of Standardized Procedures (California BRN – Standardized Procedures Guideline).
• B.  (For States other than California Students) Identify one (1) barrier to practice and a strategy to address the removal of the identified barrier.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt

• Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.
• References and citations should conform to APA standards.
• Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.
• Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria. Collaboration points will be forfeited if you fail to meet the response post guidelines.