Acute-Care Nurse Practitioners
- 1 February 1997
- journal article
- Published by AACN Publishing in AACN Advanced Critical Care
- Vol. 8 (1) , 156-162
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00044067-199702000-00019
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore aspects of the acute-care nurse practitioner (ACNP) role. The first certification examination for ACNPs was administered in December 1995. In January 1996, all applicants were mailed a study questionnaire about their practice. Responses were received from 125 of the 136 applicants (93% response rate). Work setting included hospital-based specialty and unit-based areas, urgent-care centers, and multipractice clinics. Predominant role components were conduction histories and physical examination, prescribing treatments, and performing therapeutic procedures. Although long hours, resistance and uncertainty about the role, and perceived low salary exist, advantages identified reflect therole's autonomy, broad scope of practice, and contributions to collaborative care. Further exploration of roles, practice issues, and outcomes of care will provide additional information about this new practitioner in advanced practice nursingKeywords
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