Discussion Prompt
Are NPs able to practice independently in the state?
Based on the practice restrictions in your state, what are one or two identified barriers to NP practice?
Does your state require NPs to have a collaboration or supervisory agreement with a physician?
Does your state require ‘residency’ hours with a physician or NP before the NP can practice independently? How many hours? Do you support having residency hours as a requirement to independent practice?
Expectations
Initial Post:
Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT
Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years
Peer Responses:
Due: Monday, 11:59 pm PT
Number: A Minimum of 2 to Peer Posts, at least one on a different day than the main post
Length: A minimum of 150 words per post, not including references
Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years
Discussion: Respond to Posts in Your Own Thread
See USU NUR Discussion Board Rubric for additional details and point weighting.
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