National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies
The MSN-FNP curriculum is based on several competencies that ensure the nurse
practitioner is well equipped in the medical field and beyond. These competencies are recognized
by all nurse practitioners nationally and are required to be well integrated into the nursing
programs. There are 9 key competencies in the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner
Faculties (NONPF) Competencies. These are Scientific Foundations, Leadership, Quality,
Practice Inquiry, Technology, and Information Literacy, Policy, Health Delivery systems, Ethics,
and Independent Practice (Nurse Journal, 2021). This paper aims to discuss how the MSN-FNP
program has prepared me to meet the competencies. It also discusses how I plan to rally social
change in my community as a nurse practitioner.
Scientific Foundations
The requirements of this competency are to enable the nurse practitioner to critically
analyze data, integrate knowledge from different subject areas, translate research and come up
with new approaches to nursing practice to improve outcomes (Chan et al., 2020). From this
competency area, I can identify theories of practice, evaluate evidence in terms of clinical
guidelines and research articles and find out how these elements add to my practice. The
fundamental basics of pharmacology and human physiology that we are taught as well as other
social disciplines within the nursing context have helped prepare me for the interaction with
human health and the factors surrounding the maintenance of a healthy community.
Leadership
The curriculum has exercises that prepare the MSN-FNP for leadership opportunities and
roles. These include highlighting the required roles of a nurse practitioner within and without the
healthcare setup. These exercises demonstrate how to work with others in innovating change to
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