The conclusion for this article explained that while the NPs enjoyed "high levels of autonomy," and had high levels of skill and accountability, that had "…only moderate levels of empowerment" (rights, privileges, and legal status) (Bahadori, 518). Collaboration and autonomy -- nurse practitioners' perceptions Another scholarly article in the Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners reveals that when NPs and physicians collaborate nurse practitioners only enjoy a "moderate level of empowerment" (Maylone, et al
The legal authority for NPs to practice their trade independently has long been acknowledged, the author asserts. However, the ability for the NP to "…put that authority into practice" has been consistently "undermined" due to the "…historical failure of political, professional, and social entities to recognize NPs as providers capable of providing primary care autonomously" (Weiland, 2008, p
A charge of negligence against a nurse can arise from almost any action or failure to act that result in patient injury-most often, an unintentional failure to adhere to a standard of clinical practice -- and may lead to a malpractice lawsuit." (Croke, 2003, p
The number of tasks that nurses undertake is reported to have increased due to various factors "ranging from resource issues such as the need to reduce junior doctors' hours to the fact that nurses are being entrusted with wider responsibility as recognition of their role as independent practitioners." (Tingle, nd, p
By comparison, there were approximately 560,000 primary care physicians (BLS, 2012a). Since numerous studies have found that NPs provide care quality equivalent to physicians (Newhouse et al
7 million of these jobs were held by physicians and surgeons, who earned a median income of about $200,000 and $350,000 for primary care and specialties, respectively (BLS, 2012b). By comparison, the median salary of a NP was about $91,000 (Pronsati, 2012)
8 trillion in 2012, which represented 17.9% of the gross domestic product (GDP) (Turner and Hughes-Cromwick, 2013)
This would probably explain why patients reported greater satisfaction with NP care. A more recent systematic review of the literature encompassed 37 studies, many of which had been published since Horrock and colleagues (2002) conducted their study (Newhouse et al
Nurse Practitioners: Better Care Savings Crosspost: Nurse Practitioner Workforce Nurse Practitioners: Potential Better Care Savings Nurse Practitioners: Potential Better Care Savings With passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 and its stated agenda for controlling the cost of healthcare in America, many are advocating for expansion of the nurse practitioner (NP) workforce and its scope of practice (Poghosyan, Lucero, Rauch, and Berkowitz, 2012)
S. allocated just over 17% of its gross domestic product to health care spending, which is at least 5% above that spent by other Western nations (Squires, 2012)
Furthermore, I want to work with the underprivileged like my aunt does. "Nurse practitioners have been utilized to deliver primary care, traditionally in underserved areas or to vulnerable populations," (Gibson, 2013)
Nursing Family Nurse Practitioners: Improving Quality of Care A study published in 1976 helped to establish the meaningful difference between family nurse practitioners and traditional health care providers such as doctors and nurses. Patients reported higher satisfaction with family nurse practitioners than with traditional providers, revealing the need to integrate family nurse practitioners into the repertoire of care (Linn, 1976)
Third, I have a strong degree of emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity that can best be applied to the family nurse practitioner setting. The family nurse practitioner is trained in cultural competence and sensitivity as a matter of course (University of California, San Francisco, 2013)
The competencies are stated to be inclusive of: (1) health promotion/protection/prevention; (2) management of patient illness; (3) the nurse practitioner-patient relationship; (4) the teaching-coaching function; (5) professional role; (6) assisting patients in managing and negotiating health care delivery systems; (7) monitoring and ensuring quality health care practice; and (8) having cultural and spiritual competence. (Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, U
org, nd) Kaiser Health News reports that American Medication Association "sparked harsh criticism from nursing groups when it released a report in October bluntly questioning whether nurse practitioners "are adequately trained to provide appropriate care." (Villegas, 2010) The National Conference of State Legislatures work entitled "nurse Practitioners as Leaders in Primary Care: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities" reports that six nurse-managed health centers "…consistently scored better than the aggregate on outcomes measures collected…" (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2010) In addition, it is stated that there are presently an approximate 80,000 nurse practitioners making primary care provisions
, 2001), psychiatric-mental health APNs have become key players in building a mental healthcare environment and infrastructure that increases patients' access to quality care, while reducing overall costs. (Hales, Karshmer, Williams, Mann & Robbins, 2004, p
It is not hyperbole to say that biomedical discoveries are rendered meaningless unless they are transformed through a caring relationship into action" (p. 49). (Raingruber, 2003, p
Mental nurses' abilities set them apart from other nurses, but were difficult to define and understand, for they were ethereal in nature and not easily describable. (Silverstein, 2006, p
They can go for either the Masters or Doctorate degree, and either one can qualify them for the NP designation. Then they go on to take the national board certification in the specialty area they have chosen, such as adult (Flanagan, 1997)
Then they go on to take the national board certification in the specialty area they have chosen, such as adult (Flanagan, 1997). Education and Training If the nurse was only trained at the diploma level or only at the associate degree level, a bachelor of science is necessary at first, or there are also bridge programs where the nurse can work toward a bachelor's degree while simultaneously working toward his or her Masters or Doctoral degree (Horrocks, Anderson, & Salisbury, 2002)