: US Health Care Delivery and Financing
Document Summary
The full practice authority policy brief by the american nurses association outlines the authorization of all nurse practitioners (nps) to evaluate and diagnose patients, order diagnostic tests, interpret the tests, initiate treatment, and manage treatment. The policy brief also covers aspects like medication prescriptions, which fall under the exclusive licensing and authority of the state board of nursing. The fpa policy aims to provide nps with autonomy when handling patients to improve health care and patient outcomes. The policy points out the basic requirements for becoming an np, including acquiring nursing education, getting accredited, and obtaining board certification, which are consistent across the united states (american. Specifically, one needs to hold a nursing bachelor"s degree, obtain a registered nurse (rn) license, and become a graduate of an np program that is both nationally accredited. Besides, the individual must meet all the national standards for advanced clinical and didactic education in addition to passing a national board certification examination for nursing.
