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The community may mean county, state, region, etc. Access the Worksheet through the following link and follow the instructions on the form. You will explore and compare data concerning the roles, education, certification, and salaries of advanced practice nurses, PAs, and physicians. You will need to research demographic and legislative data. All sources must be credible scholarly resources.

· Questions addressing education should reflect overall national standards, not FNU requirements.

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· Plagiarism Policy - all work must be your own. Please do not use quotations. Read your sources, analyze the content, synthesize it, and present it in your own word

Advanced Practice Roles

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(1) In the header, change the State Name to your state & change text font color to black.

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Assignment Title	in State Name
Student Name (no credentials)	First Name Last Name
School	Frontier Nursing University
Course	NP700: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
Primary/Assigned Course Faculty Name	Dr. First Name Last Name
Assignment Due Date	Month Day, Year

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(2) Answer each question in your own words.

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(6) Do not write out complete sentences. This is a short answer assignment. Convey the answer concisely & accurately.

(7) For each answer, hyperlink the website(s) &/or article doi(s) where you identified the answer in the space provided. Each link must be functional so that faculty can click on the link to directly access the site where you found the information.

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Worksheet # 1: Your Identified Region (2 points)
Question	Identify the area you’re going to report on for this assignment. This geographic area must be smaller than your state. It can be a county, a city, etc.
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Question	What is the population of your region?
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Questions	Gather the following demographic data about your region’s population: (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Racial/ethnicity (4) Average salary (5) Identify one other demographic data point you can find about your region’s population & report on that data below
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Question	Yes or No: Is your region designated by the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)?
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Questions	If your region IS designated by the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA): (1) What is the HPSA score? (2) Interpret the score. (3) Detail what health services areas are listed as shortages.
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Worksheet # 2: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Statistics: Numbers & Salary
Questions	How many NPs are practicing in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	What is the average salary of NPs in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Question	Gather the following demographic data about your region’s* NPs: (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Racial/ethnicity (4) Identify one other demographic data point you can find about your region’s population & report on that data below. *If you can’t find NP demographics about your region, report this information for your state or the US. Be sure to clarify in your answer if you’re not reporting on your region.
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Worksheet # 3: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Statistics: Numbers & Salary
Questions	How many FNPs are practicing in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	What is the average salary of FNPs in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Question	Gather the following demographic data about your region’s* FNPs: (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Racial/ethnicity (4) Identify one other demographic data point you can find about your region’s population & report on that data below. *If you can’t find FNP demographics about your region, report this information for your state or the US. Be sure to clarify in your answer if you’re not reporting on your region.
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Question	Gather the following demographic data about your region’s* NPs: (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Racial/ethnicity (4) Identify one other demographic data point you can find about your region’s population & report on that data below. *If you can’t find NP a demographic about your region, report this information for your state or the US. Be sure to clarify in your answer if you’re not reporting on your region.
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Worksheet # 4: Physician Assistant (PA) Statistics: Numbers & Salary
Questions	How many PAs are practicing in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	What is the average salary of PAs in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	How many PAs specialize in primary care in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	What is the average salary of PAs who specialize in primary care in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Question	Gather the following demographic data about your region’s* PAs: (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Racial/ethnicity (4) Identify one other demographic data point you can find about your region’s population & report on that data below. *If you can’t find FNP demographics about your region, report this information for your state or the US. Be sure to clarify in your answer if you’re not reporting on your region.
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Worksheet # 5: Physician (MD/DO) Statistics: Numbers & Salary
Questions	How many MDs/DOs are practicing in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	What is the average salary of MDs/DOs in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Questions	What is the average salary of MDs/DOswho specialize in primary care in: (1) the US? (2) your state? (3) your region?
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Question	Gather the following demographic data about your region’s* MDs/DOs: (1) Age (2) Gender (3) Racial/ethnicity (4) Identify one other demographic data point you can find about your region’s population & report on that data below. *If you can’t find MD/DO demographics about your region, report this information for your state or the US. Be sure to clarify in your answer if you’re not reporting on your region.
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Instructions for all 3 Reflections:

(1) Delete all purple instructions.

(2) Answer each question in your own words.

(3) Write out 3- 5 complete sentences.

(4) This is your opinion/perspective…There are no wrong answers.

(5) No citations, references, or hyperlinks

Reflection #1: FNP & Colleagues Statistics
Question	Re-state & compare any 2 or more data points above. Discuss why you find this data significant for your community and/or for your FNP profession.
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Worksheet # 6: FNP Certification
Question	What agency is responsible for the certification of FNPs?
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Question	What are the requirements to become certified as a FNP? List any fees.
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Question	What are the requirements for FNPs to renew their certification? Detail any CEU requirements & list any fees.
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Worksheet # 7: FNP Licensure
Question	What agency in your state licenses and regulates the practice of FNPs?
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Question	List the steps to become initially licensed as a FNP in your state? List any fees.
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Question	What are the requirements to renew licensure as a FNP in your state? Detail any CEU requirements & list any fees.
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Question	What title is given to FNPs by your state licensing agency?
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Reflection # 2: FNP Certification & Licensure
Question	Distinguish the purpose of certification versus licensure of FNPs.
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Worksheet # 7: FNP Scope of Practice Overview
Question	List practice setting options for FNPs.
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Question	How many average patients does a FNP care for daily?
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Question	What patient ages are in the scope of practice of FNPs?
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Question	List the visit types that are within the FNP’s scope of practice.
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Question	List the visit types you are required to complete during your FNU FNP clinicals.
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Question	FNPs may secure additional certificationsto demonstrate specialty expertise. (1) Name one certification. (2) Name the agency that grants this certification.
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Worksheet # 8: FNPs’ Scope of Practice in your State
Question	Are you able to practice as a graduate FNP in your state prior to taking the national boards? If yes, describe the parameters.
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Question	The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) categorizes each state by their practice environments. (1) In what state practice environment does AANP categorize your state? (2) In your own words, briefly list the salient points of this categorization.
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Question	Do your state regulations require FNPs to have a written collaborative agreement or supervising physician for practice? If so, describe.
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Question	Do your state regulations require FNPs to have a written collaborative agreement or supervising physician to obtain prescriptive privileges? If so, describe.
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Question	Do your state regulations pose any restrictions on FNPs’ ability to prescribe controlled substances in your state? If so, describe. (i.e., DEA schedule of drugs, physician signature).
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Question	Identify one state legislative action that would impact FNPs’ practice. (1) List the full name of this piece of legislation. (2) What is the current status of this legislation (pending, passed, or dead)? (3) Describe the potential impact this legislation would have/had on FNPs’ practice in your state. (If the bill is dead, describe the impact if it had passed).
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Reflection #3: FNP Scope of Practice
Question	Some states have more restrictions for FNP practice than others. How do your state regulations impact your ability to practice independently?
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Question	How do your state regulations impact your client’s right to choose and access FNP services?
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Question	How do your state regulations impact the public’s perception of midwives as competent providers?
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