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Medicaid Claims Data Comparisons for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Primary Care Physicians in New Mexico
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Practice Characteristics and Lifestyle Choices of Men and Women Physician Assistants and the Relationship to Career Satisfaction
With 60% of practicing physician assistants (PAs) being women, it is critical to identify any gender-related differences in career satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to identify practice characteristics and lifestyle choices of men and women practicing PAs, determine any gender-related differences, and identify whether a relationship exists between gender and career satisfaction. This […]
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Embryo Transfer by Midwife or Gynecologist: A Prospective Randomized Study
Background: Embryo transfer (ET) in assisted reproduction treatments has traditionally been performed by gynecologists in the Nordic countries. As gynecologists often have a busy schedule, midwives and nurses have become increasingly important in performing the treatment, providing subject information, ultrasound monitoring and assistance at ET. As part of the continuous development of our IVF treatment we […]
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Autonomy in Practice: Are Nurse Practitioner Students Being Prepared for Reality?
This article reports on a study examining the relationship between nurse practitioner students’ expectations of future professional autonomy and the level of autonomy experienced by certified nurse practitioners. The findings indicate that practicing nurse practitioners experience a greater sense of autonomy than student nurse practitioners perceive. As autonomy is an issue of continuing importance in […]
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Evolvement of French Advanced Practice Nurses
Purpose: The purpose of this review is to chronicle the development of the advanced practice nurse (APN) in France and compare international APN indictors of quality care with French studies. Data sources: A review of the literature was performed by accessing the MEDLINE, Science Direct, and Cochrane Databases for studies of quality of care by APNs during […]
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Challenges of Outcomes Research for Nurse Practitioners
Purpose: To describe the numerous methodological challenges nurse practitioners (NPs) face in designing and conducting outcomes research and provide practical tips to implement an outcomes study within an institution. Data sources: Review of world wide scientific literature on outcomes research. Conclusions: Nurse practitioners must be aware of the challenges of conducting outcomes research. Challenges associated with variable definition, […]
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Exploration of The Concept of Collaboration within the Context of Nurse Practitioner-Physician Collaborative Practice
Purpose: Collaboration in the healthcare setting is a multifaceted process that calls for deliberate knowledge sharing and mutual accountability for patient care. The purpose of this analysis is to offer an increased understanding of the concept of collaboration within the context of nurse practitioner (NP)-physician (MD) collaborative practice. Data sources: The evolutionary method of concept analysis was […]
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Advanced Care Nurse Practitioners Can Safely Provide Sole Resident Cover for Level Three Patients: Impact on Outcomes, Cost and Work Patterns in a Cardiac Surgery Programme
Related to article above. Objectives: There are significant pressures on resident medical rotas on intensive care. We have evaluated the safety and feasibility of nurse practitioners (NPs) delivering first-line care on an intensive care unit with all doctors becoming non-resident. Previously, resident doctors on a 1:8 full-shift rota supported by NPs delivered first-line care to patients […]
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Nurse Practitioners are not a Consolation Prize
There are many forces trying to prove that nurse practitioners (NPs) are not qualified to practice independently, care for patients with chronic and complex illnesses, or lead a healthcare team. We are often referred to as “second rate” or a substitute for physicians now that there are not enough physicians to go around. More years […]
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