APSNA Competency Book

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The competencies in this document are intended to support the NP pursuing employment in pediatric surgery. In addition, these competencies along with the core competencies for all NPs, the population-focused NP competencies, and the advanced practice-nursing core curricula are intended to guide the preparation of NPs who plan to specialize in pediatric surgical care. The competencies provide a model for professional NPs upon entry into pediatric surgical care practice, but do not prescribe a scope of practice. As the practice of NPs in pediatric surgery care evolves, the requirements for competency will change. These competencies will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect scientific advances and evidence-based practice changes in NP practice in pediatric surgery care.

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