NSG 5000 W2A1 Role of APN

NSG 5000 W2A1 Role of APN

NSG 5000 W2A1 Role of APN

Discussion Question 1

• Coaching and mentoring should be a core competency of nurses prepared at the graduate level. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Defend your response.
• Based on your graduate specialization, identify one coaching activity that you can do in this advanced practice role. What strategies would you employ for this activity?
• Describe one mentoring activity you might complete with a mentor that would help you to acclimate to your new advance practice role. Should this activity be structured or unstructured?

Coaching Competently

Coaching and mentoring are two significantly crucial aspects in the foundation of a successful Advanced Practice Nurse and should absolutely be included within the core competency for graduate level nurses.  …

Based on my graduate specialization for Family Nurse Practitioner, one coaching activity that I believe I will be able …

…of the patient encounter,” (Hamric et. al, 2014).

One structured activity I feel would be beneficial when transitioning into my role as a Family Nurse Practitioner is to participate in a structured mentor group/program.  In these programs, things such as “discussing and exchanging useful articles” are done (WIWI, 2015). A structured peer program would be beneficial for me in order to keep up with the progressive changes and rapid growth occurring within the field of HealthCare whilst transitioning into the workplace.

References

Hamric, A., Hanson, C., Tracy, M. F., & O’Grady, E. (2014).Advanced practice nursing: an integrative approach, 5th ed. Retrieved from http://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/books/9781455739806/id/B9781455739806000028_s0170

WITI- Inspire and Be Inspired: 20 Mentor/ Mentee Activities. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.witi.com/

NSG 5000 W2A1 Role of APN

RESPONSES:

Dr. Alteza, a prosperous and proficient mentor possesses self-confidence, clinical competence, and self-determination, as well as the innate capability to recognize promising potential in their protégé. …

Robin, I agree with your declaration that AGNP’s should not only be mentored but also act as a mentor to RNs.  …

…self-actualization requires competent caring leaders who are interested in the success and well-being of their followers. Mentoring is required to ensure the development of future nursing leaders,” (Hamric, Hanson, Tracy, & O’Grady, 2014, p.278).

“Sometimes, it is the APN who recognizes a potential protégé and offers her or him opportunities to learn and grow. APNs have a responsibility to mentor and prepare the next generation of advanced practice clinicians,” (p.270).

“Mentors have been defined as being competent and self-confident, having qualities that epitomize success in their own careers, and having the ability and desire to help others succeed,” (p.279).

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