Advanced Practice Nursing : An Integrative Approach

by Hamric, Ann B.

• ISBN13: 9781416043928
• ISBN10: 1416043926
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

Covering all advanced practice competencies and roles, this book offers strategies for enhancing patient care and legitimizing your role within today's health care system. It covers the history of advanced practice nursing, the theory behind the practice, and emerging issues. Offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced practice nursing, this edition also adds a focus on topics including the APN scope of practice, certification, and the ethical and legal issues that occur in clinical practice. The development of all major competencies of advanced practice nursing is discussed: direct clinical practice, consultation, coaching/guidance, research, leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Advanced practice competencies are discussed in relation to all advanced practice nursing and blended CNS-NP roles (case manager, acute care nurse practitioner), highlighting the shared aims and distinctions of each role. In-depth discussions on educational strategies explain how competencies develop as the nurses' practice progresses. A chapter on research competencies demonstrates how to use evidence-based research in practice, and how to promote these research competencies to other APNs. A conceptual framework shows the clear relationship between the competencies, roles, and challenges in today's health care environment. Practical strategies are provided for business management, contracting, and marketing. Comprehensive information covers the essential competencies of the new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. More exemplars (case studies) provide real-life scenarios showing APN competencies in action. A new chapter shows how to provide reliable and valid data to substantiate your impact and justify equitable reimbursement for APN services, also enhancing your skills in quality improvement strategies, informatics, and systems thinking. Information on telehealth considerations covers the new sources of electronic healthcare information available to patients and describes how to counsel them on using reliable resources.

Table of Contents

Historical and Developmental Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing

A Brief History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States

Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing

A Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing

Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse

Competencies of Advanced Practice Nursing

Direct Clinical Practice

Expert Coaching and Guidance

Consultation

Research

Clinical, Professional, and Systems Leadership

Collaboration

Ethical Decision Making

Advanced Practice Roles: The Operational Definitions of Advanced Practice Nursing

The Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Blended Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Nurse Practitioner

The Certified Nurse-Midwife

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Evolving and Innovative Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nursing

Critical Elements in Managing Advanced Nursing Practice Environments

Business Planning and Reimbursement Mechanisms

Marketing and Contracting Considerations

Understanding Regulatory, Legal, and Credentialing Requirements

Health Policy Issues in Changing Environments

Strengthening Advanced Nursing Practice in Organizational Structures: Administrative Considerations

Outcome Evaluation and Performance Improvement: An Integrative Review of Research on Advanced Practice Nursing

NEW! Outcomes Evaluation and Performance Improvement: Using Data and Information Technology to Improve Practice

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