Description

Review the NP core competency of ethics and independent practice.

These include:

Integrates ethical principles in decision making.

Evaluates the ethical consequences of decisions.

Applies ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals, populations and systems of care.

Functions as a licensed independent practitioner.

Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients.

Provide and describe the full spectrum of health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling, disease management, palliative, and end-of-life care