A personal development plan (PDP) is essential for all advanced practice nurses (APN) (Halcomb et al., 2016). A PDP is a strategic plan that helps one establish goals, strategies, milestones, and timelines to achieve the set goals. It is a motivator and a roadmap to success and thus requires ongoing evaluation and assessment. Its preparation allows one to concretely visualize the possibilities of a bright future based on personal and social resources. Further, its use ensures that APNs positively impact the quality and flow of professional and personal advancements. The purpose of this paper is to indicate the APN scope of practice in the state of Florida, outline a personal assessment following the Benner’s self-assessment as well as a networking and marketing strategies followed.
APN Scope of Practice
To operate as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Florida, one has to hold an active Florida RN license or an active multistate RN license from another jurisdiction (Kumar & Williams, 2018). Additionally, one must have a master’s degree or a post-master certificate in a nursing specialty area as well as a national advanced practice certification from an approved nursing specialty board. Generally, a nurse practitioner operates in three levels as dictated by various states. These levels include a full practice where one can evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests as well as initiate and manage treatment (Halcomb et al., 2016). The second level entail a reduced practice where one can engage in at least one element of NP practice and a collaborative agreement with an outside health discipline. Lastly, there is a restricted practice where a nurse practitioner cannot operate even a single element of NP practice and has to be supervised, delegated or team –managed by an outside health discipline.
Florida falls under the restricted practice and thus a nurse practitioner has to be supervised by physicians. Under the supervision law, an arrangement between the NP and the physician has to be outlined (Kumar & Williams, 2018). The law also dictates that a physician should not oversee a nurse practitioner at more than four offices including the primary practice location. The supervising physician may not be present in person but the NP has to be available by phone for consultations. The patients also have to be notified of the instances when the physician is in and out of the clinic. The hours that the physician is present in the clinic have to be conspicuously posted in each office to alert the patient on the presence of the MD on the site. In terms of prescribing laws, Florida does not allow NP to prescribe controlled substance even when they are under supervision (Kumar & Williams, 2018). The limitation is set to prevent NPs from using prescriptions forms that have been pre-signed by a physician or operate using a Physician DEA number on a prescription. Lastly, the NPs are only allowed to sign for handicap parking permits but they cannot sign death certificates.
Personal Assessment
According to Berner’s theory, for nurses to acquire and develop skills, they have to pass through five levels of proficiency namely: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient and expert (Oshvandi et al., 2016). Personal analysis reveals that I am an advanced beginner since I can demonstrate marginally acceptable performance owing to the prior experience I have in actual situations. I am efficient and skillful in some parts of nursing although there is a need for occasional supportive cues. My knowledge of nursing is also developing. The analysis has created the need to undertake a personal assessment since it helps in exploring interests, discovering passion and establishing the suitable areas of practice.
From the assessment, my personal strengths entail good communication skills, patience, determination, and excellent listening skills. Effective communication and listening skills are essential in healthcare because they enhance patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (Pazar, Demiralp, & Erer, 2017). The skills also ensure that medical errors are reduced as well as unintentional harm to patients. They assist in offering individualized care and ensures that patients can disclose the true extent of their feelings and systems. The skills also satisfy the innate need of the patients and boost morals and job satisfaction among nurses.
In terms of weakness, the analysis reveals perfectionism and poor time management skills. Although perfectionism has a positive impact like ensuring patients are safe and offering the best clinical care, it is a weakness because I set unattainable expectations and I have to ensure that my nursing tasks are perfect, which consumes time. It also means taking t
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