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The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner: An Advanced Practice Role for the Critical Care Nurse
Research provides compelling evidence that supports the current and future utilization of critical care nurse practitioners (CCNPs) in pivotal roles as providers of cost-effective, quality patient-centered care for critically ill and technology-dependent adults. This paper gives a historical perspective and describes the current national need for CCNPs to practice in expanded roles both within and […]
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Understanding Nurse Practitioner Autonomy
Purpose: This Gadamerian hermeneutic study was undertaken to understand the meaning of autonomy as interpreted by nurse practitioners (NPs) through their lived experiences of everyday practice in primary health care. Data sources: A purposive sample of nine NPs practicing in primary health care was used. Network sampling achieved a broad swath of primary care NPs […]
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Measuring how Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Affect Outcomes
Nurse-leaders need a way to measure acute care nurse practitioners’ (ACNPs’) performance and justify their positions. An objective documentation tool can help to evaluate ACNPs’ work activities and measure performance and outcomes.
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Nurse practitioner’s characteristics and job satisfaction
Purpose: To identify the demographics and job satisfaction levels of currently working nurse practitioners (NPs) in California. Data sources: The Mueller McCloskey Satisfaction Scale (MMSS) was mailed to a random sample of 200 California NPs with active licensure. Descriptive analysis was employed. Conclusions: The NPs reported high levels of job satisfaction according to the MMSS. […]
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Update on Midlevel Provider Utilization in U.S. Emergency Departments, 2006 to 2009
Objectives: Previous studies have noted a sharp increase in utilization of physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), up to 13% of all U.S. emergency department (ED) visits in 2005. The authors sought to reevaluate utilization and visit acuity for these midlevel providers (MLPs) in U.S. EDs from 2006 to 2009. Methods: This was a […]
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A Hospitalist Postgraduate Training Program for Physician Assistants
Many hospitalist groups are hiring physician assistants (PAs) to augment their physician services. Finding PAs with hospitalist experience is difficult. Employers often have to recruit PAs from other specialties or hire new graduates who have limited hospital experience. Furthermore, entry-level PA training focuses on primary care, with more clinical rotations centered in the outpatient setting. […]
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The Impact of Ethics and Work-Related Factors on Nurse Practitioners’ and Physician Assistants’ Views on Quality of Primary Healthcare in the United States
Purpose: Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) provide primary care services for many American patients. Ethical knowledge is foundational to resolving challenging practice issues, yet little is known about the importance of ethics and work-related factors in the delivery of quality care. The aim of this study was to quantitatively assess whether the quality […]
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New Kid on the Block: Mentoring and Networking as Survival Strategies for Novice NPs
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Preparing the Next Generation of Nurse Practitioners
Creative solutions are required to grow the nurse practitioner (NP) workforce essential to meet the health needs of the nation. NP programs are best served by filling NP faculty positions with practicing NPs. Clinical practice changes rapidly. Continued immersion in the clinical world allows faculty to present up-to-the minute practice guidelines and to realistically present […]
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