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Collaborative Practice in Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care
APN in the United States encompasses a variety of collaborative models of care. Collaborative relationships with other disciplines such as medicine, pharmacy, social service, and physical, respiratory, and occupational therapy are an important component of the APN role. The collaborative relationship of the APN and physician is a unique one for providing optimal patient and […]
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Strategies for Success in the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role
This article reviews issues related to development of the role of the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP). Strategies for ensuring success in the role are outlined, including the importance of communication about the role, maintaining competency, forming collaborative relationships, and the value of networking. The ACNP represents an innovative role in advanced practice nursing. Demonstrating […]
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Defining NP Scope of Practice and Associated Regulations: Focus on Acute Care
Purpose: Although the nurse practitioner (NP) role has been in existence for over 40 years, there continues to be uncertainty about the essential compo- nents that define NP scope of practice. The purpose of this article is to review definitions and concepts related to NP scope of practice with an emphasis on NPs working in […]
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Advanced Practice Nursing Scope of Practice for Hospitals, Acute Care/Critical Care, and Ambulatory Care Settings: A Primer for Clinicians, Executives, and Preceptors
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and certified nurse midwives (CNMs), represent a growing segment of health care professionals who provide care to patients in various settings. Although opportunities for APRNs are expanding, questions about the specific role components and scope of […]
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Educational Options for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practice
During the Acute Care Interest Group Forum held on June 18, 2005, at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s Conference, it was identified that information on educational options for acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) practice was needed, particularly for NPs who may have had other educational preparation but who were now working in acute care […]
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Longitudinal Survey of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practice: Year 1
This article reports on the results of an ongoing survey among acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs)as part of a 5-year longitudinal study in progress exploring role aspects and issues in practice of this new practitioner in advanced practice nursing. The role of the ACNP is progressing, and responses from 619 ACNPs 1 year after they […]
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Patient Satisfaction with Nurse Practitioner Service in a Rural Setting
Purpose: To determine the level of patient satisfaction with service provided by nurse practitioners (NP) to rural patients. Data sources: Original research utilizing the Nurse Practitioner Satisfaction Instrument (NPSI), developed by the researcher and completed by a convenience sample of 93 rural patients. Conclusions: Overall there was a high level of patient satisfaction with NP […]
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An Explanatory Model of Nurse Practitioner Job Satisfaction
Job satisfaction influences employee retention, worker productivity, and performance quality. To retain qualified nurse practitioners (NPs), health administrators must identify sources of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Herzberg’s dual‐factor theory of job satisfaction addresses extrinsic and intrinsic work‐related factors. Expansion of the model to include global job satisfaction and individual differences provided a broad framework for […]
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Job Satisfaction of Nurse Practitioners: An Analysis using Herzberg’s Theory
The current sociopolitical and economic forces affecting health care may lead to job dissatisfaction among nurse practitioners, according to results of a South Carolina study. A mailed survey that consisted of the Index of Job Satisfaction and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire–Short Form was used to test Herzberg’s dual-factor theory of job satisfaction. A response rate […]
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