Based on the AP role of the person that you interviewed
( The FNP interviewed is a former co-worker by the name of Kathleen J Lafferty, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP who works for a Family Doctor practice in Loxahatchee, Fl)
Describe the role, the type of organization, and address all the interview questions:
1. How do you contribute if you find patients’ critical medical history? What additional steps do you take?
2. How you react when the patient asks for unnecessary medications?
3. Have you ever experienced a usual event while treating a patient? How was it, and how you dealt with the situation?
4. What is the most challenging factor about being an FNP?
5. What steps would you take if a patient is not following a proper dosage schedule and avoid taking medicines suggested by you?
6. What qualities of yours do you think are the ones that make you exceptional from other FNPs?
7. What steps will you take if you ever have to go above and beyond in providing exceptional care to the patients despite the training and lessons you gained before becoming an FNP?
8. Have you ever faced a conflict with other FNPs? How you reacted, and what was the solution eventually?
9. Before performing medical tests on the patient, what specific reviews or information you look for?
10. How you handled an emergency situation? Or, if such a situation happens, how would you satisfy the family members of the patient?
and include:
List the type of organization. For example: Primary care office, ED, Specialty, cardiology GI etc.
List the type of and how many clients it serves. FP would see all ages. Research in your area the number of visits in a local office per year or # of visits seen local ED, specialty office etc.
The professional fit for advanced nursing role. “Fit” refers to the
Qualifications in order to be an AP provider at that agency/organization. What license, credentialing (accrediting agency, and other expectations NPI, CMS)?
What are the core competencies required in this role?
Include a brief job description
Discuss board of nursing NPA or scope of practice of the state. Include what the NPA in the state allows and restrictions.
