Introduction
The consensus model and LACE are the most important frameworks in the nursing practice. According to Joel (2022), LACE consists of licensure, accreditation, certification, and education, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) should be able to meet all parts of the concept. The consensus model and LACE are progressive in nursing practice, and such factors as standardization, collaboration, and patient feedback are related to the positive experience of the perceptions. However, such factors as resistance from stakeholders might be lacking in the APRN.
Progressive Aspects of the Consensus Model
The consensus model develops rules for nurses around organizations to ensure that protocols are followed correctly. APRNs should have a consistent level of education, and workers should ensure they are supported at every stage of their professional development. Moreover, collaboration among nursing specialists should be boosted to ensure positive teamwork and better patient outcomes (Stephens et al., 2020). Finally, by developing more training opportunities, the quality of the consensus model can be increased, moving the progress of APRNs forward. This aspect is especially crucial for primary care in underserved areas.
Lacking Aspects of the Consensus Model
Not all healthcare organizations follow the strict norms of the consensus model. Moreover, some of them might not be passionate about introducing changes because of the increased costs, workforce shortage, and other factors that might also be connected to political occasions. Furthermore, the lack of uniformity can cause confusion and demotivation in APRN-practicing workers across different states. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the gaps in the nursing industry to ensure the improvement in the performance of medical organizations.
Progressive Aspects of LACE
A comprehensive framework can address certifications and educational standards for APRNs, which makes choosing nurses more expensive. Moreover, the quality of support increases with the introduction of LACE as workers receive enough support to help patients. Therefore, the level of safety increases, and patients’ feedback becomes more positive (Thibault, 2020). The progression in the licensure, accreditation, certification, and education aspects should not be neglected to maintain the stability of the healthcare sector.
Lacking Aspects of LACE
There might be a problem of adaptability as the medical industry is fast changing, and not all workers can adjust. Such issues as the COVID-19 pandemic decreased education speed because of the urgent situations and lack of motivation. Additionally, teaching in the healthcare sector may require many resources, but some organizations may not have enough funding to support the innovative development of the industry.
Conclusion
The success of these two main models depends on the desire of medical centers to make changes and increase workers’ knowledge. During COVID-19, APRNs could practice across state lines to ensure the proper response to the urgent patient health situation. Overall, the consensus model and LACE have advanced the APRN profession and promoted standards that workers should strictly follow. Nevertheless, adapting to new changes might be slowed down because of decreased funding or lack of passion. All limitations should be addressed to ensure that the healthcare sector improves nationwide.
References
Joel, L. A. (2022). Advanced practice nursing: Essentials for role development. F. A. Davis.
Stephens, C. E., Massimo, L., & Harris, M. (2020). Advances in geropsychiatric nursing: A decade in review. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 34(5), 281-287. Web.
Thibault, G. E. (2020). The future of health professions education: Emerging trends in the United States. FASEB BioAdvances, 2(12), 685-694. Web.
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