NR667 in Achieving NONPF Independent Practice Competency

Throughout my practicum experience, my preceptor played a vital role in enabling me to demonstrate accountability for care delivery. I worked under the preceptor’s supervision, which demanded attention to detail in patient care, including appropriate documentation, strict adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and ensuring high standards of practice are maintained. Similarly, I will strive to achieve this competency in the future, especially in independent practice, by ensuring I maintain a high level of responsibility and accountability despite not being under direct supervision.

In addition, I aim to achieve competency by taking ownership of patient care. I will ensure I can be questioned for every action or decision made at any given point in patient care. For instance, patients and their families will be allowed to ask questions regarding their care experience even after the interaction. Therefore, I intend to keep appropriate records and document all the necessary documentation to demonstrate accountability in care delivery. More so, even under no supervision, I will employ my ethical principles to adhere to clinical guidelines and maintain high standards of practice, contributing to better patient outcomes.

Conclusion

NR 667 has provided a comprehensive clinical experience that will enable me to play my FNP role effectively. The course assignments and activities, such as the practicum experience, will help me achieve the AANC and NNPF competencies, as discussed above. The course has also harnessed my ability to apply evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes by linking and synthesizing previous coursework into the capstone project. 

References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (n.d.). The Essentials. Accessed June 16, 2024 https://www.aacnnursing.org/essentials