Appraise specific skill sets as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

Examples :Critical Thinking; Adhering to Ethical Principles
Developing Rapport with Patients; Devising Protocols for Nursing Practices; Applying Current Research to Medical Practice; Leadership

1) In one or two paragraphs, identify at least five skill sets and explain how one will utilize these to: a) develop, b) enhance, and c) sustain an independent nursing practice consulting business.

2) In one paragraph, identify at least three barriers that one may encounter (i.e personal, environmental, socio-political, etc.) in the process of applying your identified skill sets. Why are these considered barriers? What are the steps one can take in order to solve these barriers?