Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner

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Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner, Second Edition is an integral text that guides students in their transition from the role of registered nurse to nurse practitioner. The text provides a comprehensive framework for interactive discussions on the role of the nurse practitioner, giving students a full understanding of the skills and knowledge needed for this dynamic profession. The text employs a variety of nurse practitioner real-world stories to illustrate important points and to assist in the transition from RN to NP. Through in-depth coverage of the concepts and skills critical to the nurse practitioner, the authors provide a strong foundation for the role, exploring topics such as nurse practitionering as a unique practice theory. Key Features: Seminar questions at the end of each chapter Nurse practitioner stories Alignment to Masters and DNP Essentials Instructor Resources Syllabus Transition guide Case studies Discussion questions Test bank PowerPoint slides Instructor's manual Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Foreword Preface Contributors Reviewers PART 1 Scientific Underpinning of the Nurse Practitioner Role CHAPTER 1 Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering Julie G. Stewart Historical Perspective Nurse Practitioner Education and Title Clarification The Master’s Essentials Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP) Nurse Practitioners’ Approach to Patient Care Nurse Practitioners’ Unique Role Seminar Discussion Questions References PART 2 The Nurse Practitioner–Patient Relationship CHAPTER 2 Family-Focused Clinical Practice: Considerations for the Nurse Practitioner Susan M. DeNisco Family Theory Family Resilience and Capacity Models Family Structure, Function, and Roles Family Development Divorced Families Nontraditional Families Structural Assessment and Family Interviews Family Problem List Seminar Discussion Questions References Additional Resources CHAPTER 3 Vulnerable Populations Susan M. DeNisco and Julie G. Stewart Section One: Overview of Vulnerabilities and Disparities Section Two: Overview of Select Special Populations, Direct Care, and Access Section Three: Developing Population-Based Programs for the Vulnerable Chapter Summary Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 4 Mental Health and Primary Care: A Critical Intersection Brandi Parker Cotton Health Disparities in Mental Health Patients with Co-occurring Disorders Children and Mental Health Housing Instability and Homelessness Vicarious Traumatization Risk Assessment Managing Bipolar Disorder in the Primary Care Setting Understanding Scope of Practice The NP Role in Caring for Vulnerable Populations Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 5 Cultural Sensitivity and Global Health Michelle A. Cole and Christina B. Gunther Introduction Global Diversity Cultural Competency and Clinical Education Cultural Awareness Cultural Humility Cultural Competence and the Clinician Cultural Immersion Experiences Demystifying the Cultural Competence Puzzle Language and Communication Community Partnerships Pulling It All Together Evaluation Seminar Discussion Questions References PART 3 Clinical Education for the Nurse Practitioner CHAPTER 6 Clinical Education, Case Presentation, Consultation, and Collaboration in Primary Care Julie G. Stewart, Susan M. DeNisco, Michelle Johnson, and Holly B. Bradley The Role of Faculty The Role of the Student The Role of the Preceptor Evaluation and Clinical Time Documentation Pathways to the DNP Final Project Current Trends in NP Clinical Education The Future of NP Clinical Education Introduction to the Case Presentation Organizing the Oral Case Study Presentation Collaboration, Consultation, and Referral in Primary Care Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborative Health Management Model Barriers and Benefits to Effective Interprofessional Collaboration Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 7 Evidence-Based Practice Kerry Milner The History of Evidence-Based Practice Nursing and EBP Evidence-Based Competencies for Advanced Practice Nurses How to Translate EBP into Practice Searching for Evidence Searching Databases for Best Current Evidence What Counts as Evidence? Critical Appraisal of Evidence Evidence Synthesis and Recommendations Outcomes of the EBP Process Shared Decision Making: An Important Often Missed Part of EBP Barriers to EBP Chapter Summary Points Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 8 Clinical Prevention/Community and Population Health Julie G. Stewart Clinical Prevention and Population Health Terminology in Epidemiology Population Health Prevention Levels HIV and Prevention Levels Population Health and Healthy People 2020 Emergency Preparedness and the Nurse Practitioners Seminar Discussion Questions References Additional Resources CHAPTER 9 Electronic Health Record and Impact on Healthcare Outcomes Stephen C. Burrows Moving to Electronic Documentation/Electronic Health Record: Reasons for Doing So Influencing Forces Meaningful Use The Electronic Health Record Converting to Electronic Health Record Electronic Health Records Features and Functionality Technical Considerations Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 10 Palliative Care and Chronic Disease Management Marylou Siefert, Jean Boucher, and Elizabeth Ercolano Introduction Palliative Care Definition and Background Goals of Care Care Transitions Quality of Life National Organizations Nurses and Palliative Care Conclusion References PART 4 The Professional Nurse Practitioner CHAPTER 11 Concepts of the Professional Julie G. Stewart Professionalism Autonomy Ethics Service/Altruism Leadership Seminar Discussion Questions References Additional Resources CHAPTER 12 Health Policy and the Nurse Practitioner Julie A. Koch History of the NP and Related Health Policy Formal Health Policy Education for NPs Advancing NP Practice through Health Policy Current Health Policy Issues Get Involved Nurse Practitioner Health Policy Exemplars Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 13 Quality, Safety, and Prescriptive Authority Julie G. Stewart, Linda S. Morrow, and Tammy A. Testut An Introduction to Quality Quality in Doctoral Education U.S. Healthcare System Institute of Medicine Quality Reports Professional Accountability and Teamwork Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Patient-Centered Care Communication and Care Coordination Quality Improvement Planning Safety Informatics Team STEPPS Prescriptive Authority Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 14 Mentoring Julie G. Stewart Preceptor Role Model Coach Mentor Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 15 Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services Lynn Rapsilber Introduction Important Steps in Reimbursement Eligibility Coding and Billing Resources Medical Record Documentation Payment for Services Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines General Coding Guidelines Key Components of Reimbursement How to Bill for a Visit Coding Conundrums Changes to Reimbursement Seminar Discussion Questions References CHAPTER 16 Professional Employment Julie G. Stewart and Susan M. DeNisco Nurse Practitioner Certification Nurse Practitioner Licensure for Prescription Privileges Malpractice Insurance Résumé vs. Curriculum Vitae Development for Nurse Practitioners Job Satisfaction Collaboration Empowerment Interviewing Skills Negotiating an Employment Contract Credentialing Collaborative Agreements The Consensus Model—Stay Tuned! Seminar Discussion Questions References Index