Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in understanding the specific parameters of each advanced practice role. Understanding how your role is defined by the consensus model will assist you in working within your scope of practice.

Directions:

Compare and contrast each of the population focused roles authorized by the nurse practice act in the state in which you live. What are the barriers to practice in Florida, U.S. for each one of the roles?

As this Assignment is a Journal entry and not a formal paper, it may at times be difficult to follow the organization, style, and formatting of the APA 6th Edition Manual. Despite this, your Journal Assignment should:

clearly establish and maintain the viewpoint and purpose of the Assignment;
follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful; and
display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.