Herzing NU626 2021 October Unit 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

NU626 Roles for Nurse Practitioners

Unit 1 Discussion

DQ1 Roles of Advanced Practitioners

Based upon the importance of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) being integral in the care of patients for wellness and in episodes of illness, there are multiple opportunities for nurse practitioners to care for a variety of patients in different roles.

For this discussion board, introduce yourself to the group in your post and share where you see yourself upon graduating from the Herzing University Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Program.

What information did you use to decide to pursue an APRN? Is there specific information that helped you understand the role of an APRN?

How do you see yourself progressing in the role you have now into the APRN that you desire to become?

DQ2 Evolution of the APRN and Comparing Roles of the APRN

Now that you have a little experience in learning about the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), have you worked with or have you received care from an APRN, what has been your experience with this?

How has your view of the role of the APRN changed prior to beginning the program? What has been your biggest revelation about the role of the APRN?

What information would you like to share with others about the role of the APRN?