FOREIGN STUDY Education, Roles and Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioners in Quebec, Canada: A Qualitative Study Claire Chapados Department of Nursing, University of Montreal, Canada INTRODUCTION Nurse Practitioners is a nurse holding a specialist certificate that provides advanced nursing care and performs medical activities authorized by a regulation of the CMQ to manage acute and chronic health problems in a particular area of specialization (neonatology, cardiology, nephrology, primary care). Nurse Practitioners must possess expertise in this clinical area acquired principally through a graduate (master’s-level) education program in nursing. The core role of the nurse practitioner was identified as having three components: dynamic …show more content…
ANALYSIS Nurse Practitioners are required to consult with a physician if they encounter patient care needs that are beyond their scope of practice. Nurse Practitioners may also perform other acts that are delegated to them (e.g. performing certain procedures). When delegation occurs, the physician is responsible for the decision to delegate; the nurse is responsible for the performance of the procedure. In addition to ensuring that they are qualified and competent to perform any delegated procedure, Nurse Practitioners are responsible for assessing the availability of any health care procedure or resource that may be required subsequent to, or associated with, implementing a medical directive or delegated …show more content…
I will be able to criticize the appropriate used of statistical tool and research instruments. Knowledge in biostatistics gave me courage to analyze a research study. I was able to appreciate the different level of measurement and its corresponding test for comparison and analysis of data. I was able to determine if the research design is appropriate in measuring the research problem. Conclusions and implications were formulated with the knowledge that subjects for this study used. This paper provides a description of the education program for nurse practitioners in the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Nursing, widely considered a leader in the discipline. It further reports the results of a study examining the roles and responsibilities of Nurse Practitioners and of the factors that, despite the impediments to progress the practice faces, motivate them to pursue development of their abilities in carrying out their duties and making “a difference.” Nurse Practitioners are proud of being a source of reference for their colleagues and believe strongly professional collaboration while acknowledging and respecting their limitations, by refusing to assume any responsibilities not delegated to nurse practitioners. The conclusions were based on the findings and logically stated. There was a very in-depth research project, particularly for a journal article. It was well written and well
Nurse practitioners will be present at all outpatient locations functioning as primary care providers in family practice and other practice settings (pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care, and other specialties). CNMs will be providing midwifery care along with primary health care of women. Nurse-midwives in United States have demonstrated excellent results in their field of practice throughout the years, especially attending to underserved, uninsured, low-income women (Lindeke, Fagerlund, Avery, & Zwygart-Stauffacher, 2010). CNSs will serve the role of case managers and care coordinators mainly at the hospital leading discharge planning of those patients with complex health problems. CRNAs will provide their services at the hospital for the patients in the intensive care unit.
In conducting their duty, FNPs need to educate their patients frequently on certain issues including diet, and lifestyle issues relating to the patient’s health problem. The FNP role also requires the nurse to prepare patient educational material on proper medication and other issues relating the patient’s wellbeing. The FNP diagnoses patients, uncovers underlying medical complications, and plans a proper plan of care to ensure that the patient receives proper treatment. Additionally, FNPs constantly collaborate with other health care providers such as nurse practitioners with other specialties, physicians, nursing scholars, and the government. Apart from providing health care services, Family nurse practitioners are involved also involved in teaching of other FNPs, nursing research, patient advocacy, and policy creation at both the state and the national level (Nurse Journal,
Ontario, Canada 's most populous province with a population of more than 13.5 million, accounts for nearly 40 percent of all Canadians. To render healthcare services to people in Ontario through hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities, registered nurses and specialty nurse practitioners are needed more than ever in Ontario. In present scenario, the biggest population of baby boomers who were born between 1946 and 1964 is getting old. As a result, their health care needs are also increasing at a rapid pace.
As we have been noted the role and the scope of practice of the nurse practitioners in the healthcare system are unmeasurable. The nurse practitioners (NPs) play a tremendous role in providing healthcare to the people in the United States. Their presence has been recognized in developing the health care industry not only in the US but also globally. Despite the role that the NPs have played into the healthcare system, they still encounter some challenges that can impact their practice. One of these challenges is the NP autonomy of practice.
Outcomes demonstrated that patient access to care improved and there was high quality of care provided. Edmunds, M. (1978). Evaluation of nurse practitioner effectiveness: An overview of the literature. Evaluation and the Health Professions. 1, 69-82 (E, A, I P/A) This article provides an overview of published literature that focuses on the effectiveness of the NP.
My knowledge in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) continues to expand as I progress through the DNP program. The knowledge I have attained while in the study of the DNP I and DNP II is priceless. For example, recognizing stakeholders and utilizing networking has helped me to progress on my DNP project (Gokenbach, 2012). I also have a better understanding as well as the purpose of a DNP project. My mentors have been great in directing me in remaining on the right track.
Self-Regulation and the New Registered Nurse Introduction The nursing profession has been self-regulating in Ontario since 1963. Self-regulation is a privilege granted to professions that have shown they can put the interest of the public ahead of their own professional interests. It recognizes that Ontario’s nurses have the knowledge and expertise to regulate themselves as individual practitioners and to regulate their profession through the college (“What is CNO?”, 2018). Proactive self-regulation involves establishing learning goals, strategies to address goals, monitor progress of goals, creation of environments conducive to learning, and maintenance of self-efficacy (Zimmerman & Schunk, 2011).
After 10 years working as a registered nurse in many aspects of healthcare, felt an overwhelming desire to advance my career and myself to expand my role in caring for others. Becoming a nurse practitioner has always been a goal of mine. During my time working as a nursing manager, I became acutely aware of the need of skilled and talented providers that desire to provide passionate care to all individuals. I became especially concerned with the needs those with limited access to healthcare services. I knew my desire to care for individuals in a more autonomous role and I set out to develop the skills needed to meet the need I witnessed.
Michael Villeneuve and Jane MacDonald are the two principal investigators who conducted this future study to predict future nursing trends and health care system. This paper is prepared on the basis of interviews with Canadian within and beyond nursing as well as extensive literature review. Majority of this paper focused
Introduction There are many important positions that play vital roles in the general healthcare model. Two of these important positions that make up the team are the Physician Assistant and the Nurse Practitioner. Although their roles are very similar, the way in which each achieves their position in the healthcare field is very different. The Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner have differing education and specialty paths.
Reflecting on the past seven weeks I have acquired countless knowledge, which I will use to further strengthen my profession as an Advanced Practice Nurse. The course allowed me to think beyond my current practice knowledge and acquired innovative ways to evaluate the situation at hand. The learning objective in program outcome four helps set standards that I will use to guide my clinical practice to meet various healthcare needs. Using the case studies has helped to further enhance my knowledge on disease physiological state, using differential diagnosis, disease manifestations, and clinical presentation. It has also taught me the skills on how to differentiate between similar diagnoses to properly identify the problem and treat the patients.
Nurses are critical for promoting health in the society. The profession is highly flexible, since they specialize in diverse operations in the medical field. Registered nurses, for instance, are responsible for the administration of medicine and inoculations to patients (American Nurses ' Association, 2000). Additionally, these professionals observe, record, and enlighten doctors of any changes in a patient’s health. Nurses interpret and evaluate diagnostic examinations to determine an individual’s condition, as well as making the necessary adjustments in patient treatment plans on their health progress.
A qualitative interview was done for 2 nurses. The study was conducted in January of 2007 over the period of 3 weeks. The authors and the article including the citied references and source was credible and experts in their field. Sorensen
The concept of nurses as advocates within the healthcare system has not changed but the techniques and practices associated with patient advocacy are continuously advancing; there is already an extensive range of existing nursing definitions of patient advocacy (Wellard, 2014). In general, the nurse in the healthcare team is the member with the greatest therapeutic communication, contact and relationship with patients; putting them in an optimal position to utilize their advocacy skills to facilitate contact between the patient and family members and other health care professionals and departments (University Alliance, 2015). Additionally, by pursuing a career in nursing it means fulfilling many roles, such as educator, caregiver, interpreter,
Canada has an undisputable reputation as a world leader in health promotion and population health. However, the current position of Canada as a champion of community-based health care system is not absolute. The implementation of public policies in support of the social determinants of health is not adequate, and the gap between social, financial and health inequalities, between the rich and the poor is growing. Government support for the health of the general population and the health of the most vulnerable groups of society continues to be well behind other first-world nations (Raphael, Curry-Stevens, & Bryant, 2008; Raphael, 2012). Practicing within diverse healthcare environments, the nursing community plays crucial and leading role in