Discussion Objective:

This assignment will encourage students to explore the importance of professional standards in shaping the role of AGACNPs in critical care and how adherence to these standards can enhance patient outcomes and overall healthcare delivery.

Discussion Prompt:

Discuss how the professional standards set forth by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) impact the role of the Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) in acute care settings.

How do these standards influence the scope of practice, ethical considerations, and quality of care provided by AG-ACNPs in acute care? Provide specific examples to support your points.

Instructions:

Post your initial reply (at least 500 words), following APA, 7th ed. guidelines, by Thursday at 23:59.  Reply to at least 2 classmates (at least 250 words) by Sunday at 23:59 p.m. 

Please recall that you have been provided a membership to AACN and are encouraged to use the AACN website to assist you in developing your response.