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Chapter 39 The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community. Overview of Advanced Practice Nursing. Historical perspective Educational preparation Credentialing. The Advanced Practice Role. Clinician Educator Administrator Consultant Researcher. Arenas for Practice.
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Overview of Advanced Practice Nursing Historical perspective Educational preparation Credentialing
The Advanced Practice Role Clinician Educator Administrator Consultant Researcher
Arenas for Practice Private/joint practice Independent practice Institutional settings Government Other areas
Issues and Concerns Legal status Reimbursement Institutional privileges Employment and role negotiation
Role Stress Professional isolation Liability Collaborative practice Conflicting expectations Professional responsibilities
Trends In 2001 in the United States there were: 94,283 NPs 14,927 CNSs 7399 certified nurse midwives 33,107 certified registered nurse anesthetists Above data show a continued increase in NPs and decrease in CNSs Need for NPs and CNSs is increasing, in light of health care reform, social changes, and complex specialized health problems