PNCB Board Chair Dr. Amanda Vickers, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS and Past Board Chair Dr. Michael A. Maymi, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, CNE will present this framework at the conference September 9-12. They will provide an overview of this comprehensive tool that helps Pediatric Nurse Practitioners assess their growth, set goals, and demonstrate their value throughout their careers.
For more information, download the presentation slides, Executive Summary: Report of the Development and Validation of a Competency Framework for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the complete PNP Framework Background and Elements provided onsite.
Framework Elements:
- Competency areas and definitions: Broad areas of proficiency
- Exemplars: Specific ways competencies manifest in on-the-job behavior
- Behavioral indicators: Describe effective performance at each proficiency level
- Emphasizes the unique competencies of NPs who have been educated and specialize in pediatrics
Seven PNP Competency Areas:
- Clinician: Core pediatric medical knowledge and patient care skills
- Collaborator: Inter and intra-professional teamwork and communication
- Advocate: Patient, family, and profession advocacy
- Educator: Patient, family, and peer education
- Scholar: Continuous learning and evidence-based practice
- Leader: Management and leadership in healthcare settings or beyond
- Innovator: Contribution to practice improvement and healthcare innovation
Proficiency Levels:
Level 0: Entry to practice (not represented on the framework)
Level 1: Early career (1-3 years post-initial practice)
Level 2: Mid-career (3-7 years experience)
Level 3: Advanced career (7+ years experience)
Key Benefits:
- Self-advocacy tool for PNPs to define their competencies and strengths
- Helps with career progression reflection and goal planning
- Potential use in professional development discussions
- Recognizes that PNPs may advance at different rates in various competency areas
