Endless Opportunities: The Future of APRNs in Acute and Critical Care

Activity Summary

This session includes up to date information regarding the basis for and the transition to DNP education for APRNs, factors to consider when choosing graduate preparation in nursing and the boundaries of APRN practice. Documents foundational to advanced nursing role preparation and practice are explored. Cases allow attendees to apply concepts so that when choosing a graduate program they can be sure it prepares them for the future they desire.

Objectives

Evaluate risks and benefits to consider in selecting DNP or MSN education for advanced nursing roles, including APRN and nursing management.
Decide which educational preparation best matches practice demands in primary care, acute or critical care, and in emergency departments.
Examine factors to consider when choosing a graduate nursing program or an APRN position after graduating.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.13 contact hours.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.