NU625-7 Unit 2 Discussion – Credentialing and Clinical Privileges
NU625-7 Unit 2 Discussion – Credentialing and Clinical Privileges
Discussion Prompt
You have been called to testify in front of a regulatory committee that is reviewing the credentialing and clinical privilege rules for APN’s. Because of your experience in the field you are considered an expert in this area.
Explain in detail the difference between APN certification and credentialing.
Then explain the meaning of clinical privilege.
Why are certification, credentialing, and clinical privileges important to patient safety?
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt
Instructions:
Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts. To ensure that your responses are substantive, use at least two of these prompts:
Do you agree with your peers’ assessment?
Take an opposing view to a peer and present a logical argument supporting an alternate opinion.
Share your thoughts on how you support their opinion and explain why.
Present new references that support your opinions.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
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