APN Interviews
APN Interviews: Caring, Competency, and Compassion
Deborah A. Hill
University of St. Francis
Abstract
Caring, competency, and compassion are the values of the two nurse practitioners I had an opportunity to interview. Their core education is the same, but their roles in advanced nursing practice are quite different. The discussions are personal interviews between a family nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. Jolene is a young energetic family nurse practitioner practicing for 5 years in primary care. Linda is a season certified nurse midwife with 20 years experience of midwifery and clinical practice The APNs were interviewed about reasons for entering nursing, employment setting, and typical day, education, and intend to pursue their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), prescriptive authority with collaborative agreements, and clinical privileges, including membership and participation in professional organizations Finally, personal contributions made to their nursing specialty.
APN Interviews: Caring, Competency, and Compassion
The healthcare system is ever changing and the need for advanced practice nurses will be in demand. I had an opportunity to interview two advanced practice nurses. Jolene and I met at her home in St. Charles, IL Jolene graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2005 with a master’s degree in nursing and was granted the title: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She got married and accepted a position as a Primary Care Provider at VNA Health Care in Aurora, Ill. VNA Health Care is a federally qualified health center serving the uninsured.
In the year 2000, Jolene’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a loving daughter, she supported her mother through a cancer free journey today. From this experience, Jolene came in contact with all kinds of nurses and because she loves people of all ages, she became inspired to be a
Deborah A. Hill
University of St. Francis
Abstract
Caring, competency, and compassion are the values of the two nurse practitioners I had an opportunity to interview. Their core education is the same, but their roles in advanced nursing practice are quite different. The discussions are personal interviews between a family nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. Jolene is a young energetic family nurse practitioner practicing for 5 years in primary care. Linda is a season certified nurse midwife with 20 years experience of midwifery and clinical practice The APNs were interviewed about reasons for entering nursing, employment setting, and typical day, education, and intend to pursue their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), prescriptive authority with collaborative agreements, and clinical privileges, including membership and participation in professional organizations Finally, personal contributions made to their nursing specialty.
APN Interviews: Caring, Competency, and Compassion
The healthcare system is ever changing and the need for advanced practice nurses will be in demand. I had an opportunity to interview two advanced practice nurses. Jolene and I met at her home in St. Charles, IL Jolene graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2005 with a master’s degree in nursing and was granted the title: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She got married and accepted a position as a Primary Care Provider at VNA Health Care in Aurora, Ill. VNA Health Care is a federally qualified health center serving the uninsured.
In the year 2000, Jolene’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a loving daughter, she supported her mother through a cancer free journey today. From this experience, Jolene came in contact with all kinds of nurses and because she loves people of all ages, she became inspired to be a