01 Oct Certification Review Plan
NR667 FNP Capstone Practicum & Intensive
Week 1 Assignment
Certification Review Plan
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to identify potential strengths and weaknesses to better prepare the student for the: (a) APEA post-predictor Exam, (b) national certification exam after graduation (i.e., ANCC, AANP), and (c) first year of FNP clinical practice. A certification review study plan will be created to address any identified content-area opportunities for improvement. This study plan should be used throughout the course to guide the student.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will:
Demonstrate a command of essential knowledge needed for safe, quality, primary care practice as a family nurse practitioner. (CO #4)
Demonstrate competencies essential of the family nurse practitioner role as leaders and advocates of holistic, safe, and quality care. (CO #5)
Requirements:
Review the results of the APEA Pre-Predictor exam taken during NR603 in detail. Include a copy of this report as an appendix in your assignment submission.
Review the following APEA knowledge areas: Cardiovascular, dermatology, endocrine, EENT, gastroenterology, health promotion, hematology, men’s health, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, pregnancy, professional issues, psychiatry, respiratory, sexually transmitted infections, urology, and women’s health.
Review the following APEA testing domains: Assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, pharmacotherapeutics, and planning and intervention.
