The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined nine broad areas of core competence that apply to all nurse practitioners, regardless of specialty or patient population focus. NONPF created the first set of Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 1990; the most recent updates were incorporated in 2017. This course was designed to prepare you […]

Review the Career Planner Guide. This document contains the requirements for the Assignment as well as resources to consult. Seek out other resources on cover letters, resumes, and other professional resources, as needed. The Walden University Career Planning and Development site has information on many topics of relevance Develop a cover letter, resume, philosophy statement, and […]

Addressing Stigma and Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Substance abuse continues to be one of the most challenging issues affecting health promotion throughout the world. Stigmatization about substance use treatment continues to be a prevalent barrier that keeps individuals from accessing resources towards prevention and treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). Stigma, often rooted in […]

Addressing Stigma and Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Substance use disorder (SUD) remains one of the most pressing public health crises in the U.S., exacerbated by stigma, discrimination, and systemic barriers that hinder access to care. Despite progress in reframing addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease, society continues to grapple with the false perception […]

  Write a reflection  following APA format and consisting of 750-1000 words in length.  Use the following questions to guide your response:    What were you expecting from the experience before you started?    Why were you expecting this?    Why did you choose this goal?    Did you learn anything about a different group in society (i.e., different age, profession, ethnic, racial […]