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Linda R Rounds1, Jolene J Zych, Laura L Mallary
1School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TexasTexas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas.
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|March 5, 2015
Summary
The Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Regulation aims to unify licensure, education, and practice standards. This promotes consistent quality and improves patient access to care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Regulation
- Healthcare Policy
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) face complex and varied regulations across U.S. states.
- Regulatory inconsistencies impact APRN practice, mobility, and patient care access.
- Current disparities exist in licensure, certification, accreditation, and educational standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation.
- To assess its potential for simplifying and unifying APRN regulation.
- To examine its impact on licensure, certification, accreditation, and education.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of policy statements and reports from national nursing organizations.
- Review of scholarly literature on APRN regulation.
- Examination of state-level regulatory differences and their effects.
Main Results:
- Major nursing organizations endorse the Consensus Model.
- Diverse regulatory criteria create barriers to APRN function and patient care.
- The model offers a path toward standardized APRN education and practice.
Conclusions:
- The Consensus Model is a significant step toward consistent quality in APRN education and practice.
- Unifying APRN regulation can eliminate barriers and enhance mobility.
- Standardization promotes greater value for APRNs and improves healthcare system efficiency.
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