The Role of MSN Essential Concepts and NONPF Competencies in Advanced Practice Nursing

Responding to Linda

Hello Linda,

This is a good post. You have well and clearly responded to each question. Both MSN essential concepts and the NONPF competencies are essential in the preparation of advanced practice nurses for advanced-level practice settings. Both MSN essential concepts and NONPF competencies prepare nurses at their master’s level of education in both technical and non-technical competencies, including developing evidence to guide their practice, integrating technology in practice, leadership, policy formulation and advocacy, and communication. These concepts and competencies also ensure that advanced practice nurses understand and adhere to the ethical principles, professional codes, and standards specific to the various advanced practice nurse specialties and roles (DeNisco, 2021). These competencies and concepts are also important to master as a PMHNP student during the 500 faculty-supervised clinical hours as well as during practice as a certified PMHNP.

Agreeably, the nurse practitioner role is associated with improved quality and safety of care patients receive in primary and acute care settings. The competency-based approach toward nurse practitioner education equips the NP with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes through the educational process, which helps them to efficiently transition from the learning environment to the practice environment (Hodges et al., 2019). This means that based on the MSN concepts and NONPF competencies, the nurses are equipped with advanced skills necessary for the provision of high-quality and safe care, including using research and evidence to guide practice and make decisions, conduct advanced health assessments and diagnoses, and relate with their patients in a way that is personal, ethical, and professional. This means care with fewer errors and more focus on the patient’s well-being as the ultimate goal of delivering the care.

References

DeNisco, S.M., (2021). Role development for the nurse practitioner (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Hodges, A. L., Konicki, A. J., Talley, M. H., Bordelon, C. J., Holland, A. C., & Galin, F. S. (2019). Competency-based education in transitioning nurse practitioner students from education into practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 31(11), 675–682. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000327