Discuss the following

• Define the differences and similarities between the advanced nursing practice role and advanced practice nursing role.
• Define the 4 advanced practice roles.
• Discuss the reason why you are obtaining your master’s degree and relation to your chosen concentration
• Define the skills and traits necessary for your chosen role and how you anticipate using them in your role.
• Identify the traits that you possess from this listing and which ones you need to acquire or strengthen

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates. Consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate‘s posting?
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates‘ postings?

Initially, when our lecture aimed to distinguish between an advanced practice nurse and advanced nursing practice, I thought it was an error because they are similar. Despite their similarities, these terms do have notable differences. Scanlon et al. (2023) advised, “The APN roles have clearly defined education, regulation, and practice requirements such as the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN·). ANP roles are not as prescriptive.” (p.485). The distinction between an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) and advanced nursing practice is crucial. An advanced nurse practice surpasses basic nurse education, exploring into specialized roles, while advanced nursing practice encompasses a heightened level of nursing that incorporates advanced skills, leadership, and specialized knowledge. Nurse managers and nurse executives exemplify two roles within advanced nursing practiced.
Advanced Practice Nursing involves nurses with master’s-level preparation, encompassing four distinct roles: certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, and clinical nurse specialist. Certified nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses who can assess, diagnose, and treat patients. They sometimes work independently or with physicians. Certified registered nurse anesthetist provides anesthesia to patient during medical procedures and usually collaborate with surgeons and anesthetist. Certified nurse-midwives (CNM) emerged in response to the elevated rates of maternal and child mortality in rural counties. The foundation of Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) in Hyden, Kentucky, marked a significant turning point. According to DeNisco (2015), after two decades, the mortality rate witnessed a substantial decrease. Specifically, the mortality rate dropped from 9.1 per 10,000 births in Hyden, Kentucky, to 3.4 per 10,000 births for the rest of the country (p. 11). Clinical nurse specialist provides advance clinical care in a specific area of nursing such as intensive care unit, oncology, nephrology, or community health.

My motivation for pursuing a master’s in nursing is undergoing a transformation. Initially, it was primarily seen as a requirement for becoming an instructor. However, after just the first day of this course, I find myself captivated by the prospect of acquiring new knowledge, and my reasons for pursuing this advanced degree are growing.

After more than a decade as a nurse, I’ve cultivated clinical skills and traits that are highly applicable to the role of an instructor. My initial shyness transformed into assertiveness, particularly when it involves patient safety concerns—an invaluable lesson instilled by my nursing instructor during the program. As a potential instructor, I can contribute qualities like empathy and creativity, honed through years of practical experience.

Despite my extensive nursing career, I can still empathize with the challenges faced by students as they navigate the demanding balance of work, family, and nursing school. Having been a new graduate myself, I understand the frustrations encountered while dealing with other healthcare professionals. Sharing these experiences aims to create an open and supportive learning environment.

While certain traits, such as empathy, are my strengths, I acknowledge the need for improvement in cultural competence. Although I may be knowledgeable about some cultures, there’s a continuous commitment to learning more about others to enhance my effectiveness as an instructor.