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2004 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Nurse Practitioner Sample Survey: Focus on Acute Care
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Nurse Practitioner Sample Survey: Focus on Acute Care
Abstract National survey data on the practice of nurse practitioners (NPs) provides valuable information on role components, practice patterns, and specialty practice descriptions. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) has been conducting NP surveys since 1988. The most recent AANP Sample Survey was conducted in 2009–2010 with responses from over 13,000 NPs, 962 of […]
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Reports of role descriptions of acute care nurse practitioners
Expanded roles and practice settings are evolving for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP). In this study, the ACNP’s role is described by 384 people seeking certification. Although ACNPs continue to work predominantly in tertiary care centers, ACNP roles in secondary and other facilities have emerged. Acute care nurse practitioners report that managing patient care; […]
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Continuing Education for Advanced Practice Nurses
Continuing education (CE) enables the advanced practice nurse (APN) to be apprised of practice issues and meet recertification requirements. Opportunities for obtaining CE program credits for APNs have expanded, yet uncertainty exists regarding specific program requirements for obtaining state and national certification. To obtain accurate information related to state requirements for CE for APNs, all […]
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Evolving Role Descriptions of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Currently, more than 1,200 advanced practice nurses have sought certification as acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs). Surveys of practicing ACNPs have shown that the role is expanding in terms of practice settings and role components. This article reports on the results of ongoing surveys with ACNPs that portray the role of the ACNP as an […]
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Perceived Barriers to the Sustainability and Progression of Nurse Practitioners
Background: In 1998 in Victoria, Australia, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) model was considered with projects exploring the potential for NP implementation in emergency departments (EDs). Aims: The aim of this study is to explore the perceived barriers to progression and sustainability of the NP role in Victoria. A survey of the 17 EDs involved in […]
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