As a future nurse practitioner, I have put a tremendous amount of thought into selecting a clinical practice based primary care setting that utilizes the collaborative model. I selected this type of clinical practice because it is more suited to my professional and personal goals. I value autonomy while having the ability to work within a healthcare team and enjoy teaching my patients. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are a valuable part of the healthcare team. In the 1960s, from a vision to improve primary health care for underserved communities, the development of the first NP program arose from the need for public service and focused on the care of pediatrics and since then on the care of other specific populations like families, adult, geriatric, and women's health has emerged (Anderson & O'Grady, 2009, p. 380). The first step in deciding which practice setting and clinical model I would prefer. I did some research and decided that a primary care provider was a good fit for my career goals. A primary care nurse practitioner is defined as a nurse who works in a clinical setting in which "the provision of integrated, accessible health services by physicians who are responsible for addressing the vast majority of personal health needs, developing an enduring partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community" (Anderson & O'Grady, 2009, p. 383). I believe my past and future training, along with my years of clinical experience, have prepared me to take on a novice role as an NP in this care setting. When I graduate and work in a clinical practice setting, I look forward to continuing my education through my practice through formal and informal training. I intended to continue using a constructivist theory for use in a clinical environment promoting primary healthcare and using the collaborative approach. References Anderson, A. R., & O'Grady, E. T. (2009). The primary care nurse. In AB Hamric, JA Spross, & CM Hanson (Eds.), Advance nursing practice and the integrative approach (4th ed., pp. 380-402). St. Louis MO: Saunders. Gardener, A., Hase, S., Gardner, G., Dunn, S. V., & Carryer, J. (2007). From competence to capacity: a study of nurses in clinical practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 250-258. doi: 10.111/j.1365-2702.2006.01880.xLevin, R. F. (2010). Integrating evidence-based practice with educational theory into clinical practice for nurses: Bridging the gap between theory and practice. Research and theory for nursing practice: An International Journal, 24, 213-216. doi: 10.1891/1541-6577.24.4.213