NP Core Competencies

There are 9 NONPF Core competencies:

1. Scientific Foundations
2. Leadership
3. Quality
4. Practice Inquiry
5. Technology and Information Literacy
6. Policy
7. Health Delivery System
8. Ethics
9. Independent Practice

For each of the nine NONPF competencies, write one paragraph explaining how the NP program can prepare its students to meet it (for a total of at least nine paragraphs). Then, propose and explain to engage in social change in your community as a nurse practitioner. Be specific and provide examples.