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Acceptance of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Trauma Centers
Objective: Census data published by professional organiza- tions indicate an upward trend in the number of physician assistants (PAs) working in many specialty fields, including the subspecialty of trauma surgery. As the role of hospital- based PAs and nurse practitioners (NPs) continues to evolve, greater understanding of these roles will help identify future employment trends […]
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Managed Care Organizations’ Arrangements with Nurse Practitioners: A Connecticut Perspective
Executives in more than 50% of managed care organizations (MCOs) in New York and Connecticut were interviewed for information on the roles, participation, and listing of NPs as primary care providers. MCO executives are highly satisfied with their primary care provider NPs, particularly in women’s health and geriatrics, secondary to spending more time teaching and […]
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Measuring Job Satisfaction of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Midwife Practitioners in the Republic of Ireland: A survey
Aim: To describe the level of job satisfaction of advanced nurse practitioners (ANP) and advanced midwife practitioners in the Republic of Ireland (RoI). Background Job satisfaction is related to productivity, performance, turnover and health, and thus is a challenge for nursing and healthcare organisations. Method Job satisfaction data were collected from 47 ANPs using the […]
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Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: A Vital Role in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The changing health care environment and provider shortage have required acute care pediatric nurse practitioners (AC PNPs) to play a vital role in hospital-based, subspecialty surgical services. The AC PNP is part of a multidisciplinary team providing care for children with congenital heart disease after heart surgery. The AC PNP provides high-quality, cost-effective care to […]
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Medical Practice Revenue and Salaries of Physician Assistants
Significant salary differences between male and female PAs have been noted. Several variables–hours worked per week, weeks worked per year, number of patients seen per week, and average fee per patient–were examined to assess their contribution to the differences in salary for PAs practicing in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Although female PAs were […]
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Impact of Nurse Practitioners on Health Outcomes of Medicare and Medicaid Patients
Strengthening health care overall is essential to the health of our nation and promoting access to health care as well as controlling health care costs in a quality cost-effective manner. Nurse practitioners have demonstrated to be effective and cost-effective providers in prior research; however, many states restrict their practice. We examined for a statistically significant […]
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Japanese Nurse Practitioner Practice and Outcomes in a Nursing Home
Aim: By describing the practice of a Japanese nurse practitioner, this descriptive case study discusses role development and outcomes before and after the intervention. Background: One of the first Japanese nurse practitioners intervened at a nursing home during the government-designated trial period for nurse practitioner practice. Conclusion: Because of the nurse practitioner’s meticulous observation and […]
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Multistate Survey of Primary Care Physician and Midlevel Provider Attitudes toward Community Pharmacists
Objectives: To assess and compare the attitudes of primary care physicians and midlevel providers toward community pharmacists by surveying the frequency and perceived helpfulness of practitioner-pharmacist interactions, as well as attitudes toward traditional and expanded functions. Methods: A sample of primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners (n = 3,851) in eight western states […]
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