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The Development of Advanced Nursing Practice Globally
Purpose: To examine the development of advanced nursing practice globally. Methods: Data were collected from documentary resources available in the International Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Practice Nurse Network (INP/APNN) of the International Council of Nurses. The areas examined were guided by the “key informant survey on advanced nursing practice self-administered questionnaire.” Two core members of the INP/APNN […]
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Expanding Clinical Models of Nurse Practitioner Education: Service Learning as a Curricular Strategy
A context-relevant curriculum is responsive to educational and societal demands. Nurse practitioner (NP) faculty members are challenged to prepare practitioners to provide high-quality compassionate care to diverse populations. Changes in the health care environment, a limited number of clinical sites and preceptors, and competition for access to clinical sites necessitate creative solutions and curriculum development. […]
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Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Practice: Results of a Canada-Wide Survey
Despite an increase in the number of nurse practitioners (NPs) practising within the realm of cardiovascular care, roles and responsibilities of cardiovascular NPs in similar areas appear to be vast and variable. With the recent changes in certification and regulation of the NP role by the Canadian Nurses Association, there has been an attempt to […]
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Utilization of Nurse Practitioners in Long-Term Care: Findings and Implications of a National Survey
Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the national practice patterns of nurse practitioners (NPs) providing care in long-term care (LTC) facilities, including the number and characteristics of LTC facilities that use NPs for any portion of care to residents, NP activities, and employment arrangements between NPs, physicians, and facilities. Design: Mailed survey. […]
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The Burlington Randomized Trial of the Nurse Practitioner: Health Outcomes of Patients
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The Role of Advanced Practice Clinicians in the Availability of Abortion Services in the United States
Although abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, the number of abortion providers is declining. Advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives, may help to alleviate this shortage. However, some states bar nonphysicians from performing abortions. Not only should training in abortion techniques be made available […]
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Articulating New Outcomes of Nurse Practitioner Practice
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe how two mid-range theo- ries, Kolkaba’s Comfort Theory and Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence can be used to illuminate the holistic nature of nurse practitioner (NP) practice. Data Sources: Original research and theoretical papers related to both theo- ries described. Conclusions: The NP role has been in […]
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Meeting the Needs of New-Graduate Nurse Practitioners: A Model to Support Transition
The transition of newly graduated nurse practitioners (NPs) into practice can be challenging for the employer and the NPs. A new-graduate residency model for NPs along with evaluative criteria is presented from a primary care setting. Residency models are of benefit for new-graduate NPs to ease the transition to practice and promote patient care quality, […]
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Effects of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role on Epilepsy Monitoring Outcomes
This study demonstrated the effectiveness of the implementation of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) role in the management of patients with seizure disorders in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Findings indicated that the ACNP, functioning in an expanded role in the epilepsy program, can make a substantial contribution to organizational outcomes. This is achieved through […]
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