Advanced Nursing Practice
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), requires the skill and knowledge to understand how the current healthcare system has been developed and defined through the political process. All health care practices have a direct correlation with health policy.
The purpose of this week’s reading is to provide an overview of the current system of health care practice and examine the influence of the US Department of Health and Human Services has in determining specific priorities and direction for the American healthcare system.
Your Learning Objectives for the Week:
Discuss the policy-making processes impact on advanced nursing practice.
Discuss the primary objectives of the Quality Chasm Report and how the report continues to direct US health care.
Review the Institutes of Medicine, The Federal Trade Commission and US Governors Board on Advanced Nurse Practice direction in the US.
Quality Chasm Report
IOM 2010 and 2016 Nursing Reports
IOM 2010 and 2016 Nursing Reports
Federal Trade Commission Report
National Governors Report
