Essentials Domains of professional practice

List and describe the 2022 MSN essentials domains of professional practice. (There are
several questions on the MSN Essentials)

- Identify the professional competencies that accompany each MSN essential domain
 -Identify the goals of clinical learning experiences at the graduate level
- Identify examples of competency based education

- Identify the Scope of Practice (SOP) for advanced practice registered nurses (FNP/
ACNP, AGACNP, PMHNP).
- Who sets the SOP for APRNs?
- What are the certification options for FNP, AGNP, AGACNP, PMHNP ?
 -Purpose of the Consensus Model (LACE)

- Identify key aspects of a collaborative agreement.
 -Identify whether all states require collaborative agreements to practice.
 -What are typical setbacks and challenges new NPs experience? Where do these
challenges (transition inhibitors) come from?
 -Identify the steps of the role transition from RN to APRN
- what causes anxiety in the new APRN

 -What does the APRN need to consider when evaluating research?
 -Identify the patterns of statutory and regulatory authority when it comes to prescription
writing
 -Identify competencies evaluated during the credentialing process
 -Identify the relationship between the processes and documents required for the APRN
credentialing process and the decisions for scope of practice or clinical privileges made
by the employing institution

 -Describe the difference between clinical judgment and using the best evidence to make
decisions.
- Describe the basic concepts of advocacy and patient autonomy
- Describe the differences between an employee and an independent contractor
 -What are the liability concerns for an independent contractor ?
- Explain a covenant not to compete.