NRNP 6531 Week 1 Discussion with Responses: Career Goals Strengths and Challenges Related to Nursing Practice Competencies
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Expectations
Primary health care is an integrated health service. It meets people’s health needs across the lifespan, addresses the general determinants of health by means of multisectoral policy and action, and empowers the public to be in control of their health (World Health Organization, 2019). As I enter the course, Primary Care of Adults Across the Lifespan, I am overcome with excitement and fear. Excitement for the new journey I am beginning, and fear of the unknown. In this course, I expect to learn how to better transition my thoughts from nurse to provider. I also expect to learn how to accurately diagnose, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans and regimens for patients. I expect to gain a better understanding of conditions and medications from a provider’s standpoint.
Strengths and Challenges
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) is an organization that established nurse practitioner education curriculum guidelines and cultivated profound discussion on nurse practitioner education issues (National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, n.d.). The NONPF established core competencies for the role of the nurse practitioner. These competencies address the behaviors that are vital for nurse practitioners. Some of my strengths as they relate to nursing practice competencies include advocacy, communication, and prioritization. I advocate for my patients’ wants and needs to the fullest extent possible as long as they do not affect the patient’s condition and health outcomes. I communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. I know which diagnoses need to be prioritized when treating a patient.
Some of my weaknesses as they relate to nursing practice competencies include prescribing medications and developing differential diagnoses. Although I have been studying, I do not feel completely confident in these abilities. I hope through this course, my competence and confidence will grow……….. Continue
