Question

• Discuss why it is important for advanced practice nurses to integrate conceptual and theoretical frameworks when working with families (whether geriatric, young adult, or pediatric patients). Why do you think it is critical for the advanced practice registered nurse to agree on what the health issue is for the family?

Answer 1

(1). Advanced practice nurses serves many functions in the clinical settings such as maintaining patient records and ensuring patients privacy. Evaluating patients progress and responses to various treatments to modify treatment and care plans as necessary. Providing counselling to the patients and their families(whether paediatric, young adult or geriatrics).

(2). It is critical for the advanced practice registered nurse to agree on what the health issue is for the family because it enables the physicians to pay greater attention to the patients of higher complexity and acuity, thus improving access to prompt emergency care. Timely treatment is also a priority in emergency care.

The core concepts for the advanced nursing practice role are:

1. Autonomy in clinical practice.

2. Pioneering professional and clinical leadership.

3. Expert Practitioner and Researcher.