Advanced practice nurse

Healthcare technology has greatly advanced over the last 25 years. Healthcare continues to evolve in complexity through the progression of time. Policies and procedures have been implemented and revised to accommodate swift changes that have transpired. Medical diagnoses and diseases have increased in number over the last decade, which enhances the need for healthcare services. As more and more patients seek healthcare services, the need for record keeping and easy navigation when reviewing…

that prevent Nurse Practitioners from practicing in Long Term Care Facilities Nancy Marshall A thesis presented to the School of Graduate Nursing Mountain State University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree…

regarding scope of practice discussed in this paper. The 1st recommendation is to “Remove scope of practice barriers” (IOM, 2011, p. 8). The study recommends the elimination of strict collaborative contracts between physicians and APRNS. The IOM believes such regulations are barriers to improving the future of health care and should be removed. The IOM recommends that APRNS should be able to function independently. Varied scope of practice is also mentioned as a potential…

Introduction Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) are a vital part of the health system of the United States. APRNS are Master and post Masters level nurses providing care in specific roles for the patient population. APRNS are prepared by education and certification to assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems, order test, and prescribe medications. (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, n.d). Lyder (2012) discussed the growing need for an increased number of primary…

Mission, Vision and Values I have worked for TriHealth for over five years as a Registered Nurse. TriHealth is a health care system consisting of two hospitals, several emergency facilities, primary care offices, and a rehabilitation unit that spans the greater Cincinnati area. In that time, I have seen our organization apply for and gain magnet recognition, transition from paper charting to electronic medical records, and change several policies on my unit based on evidence-based research…

holders in this policy include residents of Texas, physicians, APRNs, Insurance companies, State and federal health agencies, and professional organization like ANA( American Nurses Association, Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice (CNAP), Texas Nurse Practitioner’s Association (TNP). First of all, APRN has to bring the practice problem to the steering committee of Texas region ANA committee. APRN can involve in this committee by requesting to testify and the result of this testimony…

providers, such as advanced practice nurses…

within other disciplines to allow for effective collaboration; without it the potential to act alone without holistic care in mind will occur. Modifying communication to eliminate aggressiveness is also essential to develop. Advanced practice nurses (APN), need to learn and practice assertiveness, not aggressiveness, as a foundational element of communication (Carter & Hanson, 2014). Aggressiveness is viewed as overbearing, and shuts down communication lines, diminishing the effectiveness of the…

Exploring the Importance of Collaboration and Teamwork in the Healthcare Environment Collaborative competence and collaborative relationships are fundamental to the success of advanced practice nurses and must be at the center of any health care delivery system (Hanson & Carter, 2014). Patient care, particularly quality of care and patient outcomes, is affected by the presence or absence of collaboration (Hanson & Carter, 2014). The goal of this paper is to define and discuss the significance…

Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis One of the most common diseases affecting both adults and children alike is allergic rhinitis (AR). According to Seidman et al. (2015) “AR is an inflammatory, IgE-mediated disease characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and/or nasal itching” (p. S2). In the United States allergic rhinitis affects approximately one in every six individuals. Allergic rhinitis has the ability to affect quality of life for adults and children alike.…