Mn 501 Response To Discussion Unit 6 :np & Apn Roles Comparison

Dear Melissa,Thank you for highlighting the difference between nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. It is true that nurse practitioners have a larger scope of practice than registered nurses. They are able to order, administer and interpret diagnostic tests for patients and also operate equipment used for diagnosing conditions. After interpreting these tests, they have the authority to prescribe medication as designated for particular illnesses. Prescribing authority in certain parts of the world allows nurse practitioners to treat patients in primary care without having to consult a physician (Brault et al., 2014). I also agree that nurse practitioners, advanced nurses and physician assistants perform important work in the primary care health setting. Several studies have shown that many patients prefer NPs, APNs or Pas to physicians because of shorter waiting times and better health assessments. Thank you for the insightful post.ReferencesBrault, I., Kilpatrick, K., D’Amour, D., Contanrioupoulous, D., Chouinard, V., Dubois, C., Perroux, M., & Beaulieu, M. (2014). Role clarification processes for better intergration of nurse practitioners into primary healthcare teams: A multiple case study. Nursing Research and Practice, 2014, 1-9.Dear Janelle,Your post was very informative and well researched. I agree that all advanced practice roles share