Essay NU625-7 Unit 2 Discussion – Credentialing and Clinical Privileges

Essay 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.