The Professional competencies

 Identify the professional competencies that accompany each MSN essential domain
2.  Identify the goals of clinical learning experiences at the graduate level
 3. Identify examples of competency based education
 4. Identify the Scope of Practice (SOP) for advanced practice registered nurses (FNP/
ACNP, AGACNP, PMHNP).
 5. Who sets the SOP for APRNs?
6. What are the certification options for FNP, AGNP, AGACNP, PMHNP ?
7.  Purpose of the Consensus Model (LACE)
8.  Identify key aspects of a collaborative agreement.
 9. What are typical setbacks and challenges new NPs experience? Where do these
challenges (transition inhibitors) come from?
 10. Identify the steps of the role transition from RN to APRN
 11. what causes anxiety in the new APRN
12.  What does the APRN need to consider when evaluating research?
13.  Identify the patterns of statutory and regulatory authority when it comes to prescription
writing
14.  Identify competencies evaluated during the credentialing process
15.  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
15.  Describe the difference between clinical judgment and using the best evidence to make
decisions.
 16. Describe the basic concepts of advocacy and patient autonomy
 17. Describe the differences between an employee and an independent contractor
 18. What are the liability concerns for an independent contractor ?
19. Explain a covenant not to compete.