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This 2006 cross-sectional study looked at the roles that APRN play in the evolving, dynamic field of genetics. Many nurses in this specific field work in research opportunities, clinical settings, and/or teaching. A description of the various roles, as well as the relative percentages of APRNs in each role, is provided.

The primary role of a pediatric acute care nurse practitioner is to provide care for acutely, critically and chronically ill children from newborn to 21 years old. In rare cases, care is extended to individuals older than 21.

Nurs Clin North Am. 2009 Sep;44(3):271-80. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2009.06.006. Historical Article

This article outlines the Core Competencies of Midwifery set in place by ACNM. This publication serves as a template for Nurse mIdwifery education.

Talks about the emotional roller coaster than transitioning can cause but also recognizes that there are resources and they need to be utilized.

This article looks at the evidence to describe what goes on when RNs transition to become FNPs. Transition begins during school- students should be aware of the challenges present in transition and be prepared for them. J Prof Nurs. 2013 Nov-Dec;29(6):350-8. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2012.10.011.

The Mayo clinic offers a form of residency for new grads. Mayo School of Health Sciences educates and prepares allied health professionals. The school enrolls students who excel in academic achievement to become providers of the best care to patients.

This is a good site for learning how to get through school and get that first job. Written by NPs in the field. It was also helpful to know how NPs fell during their first year out of school as well!

This is a review of proposed ideas for hospitals for np programs. Something maybe we should look for in establishments we are applying for.

The examination of inter-professional relationships and the effect these have on teams and teamwork is extensive. In much of the literature, concepts have been studied separately, and so the linkages to contexts and the broader socio-historical background were notable for their absence. The picture of teams, their work and process is skewed, as emphasis on one topic is often at the expense of another. Conceptual rigour is required if we are to understand what we are talking about.

The examination of inter-professional relationships and the effect these have on teams and teamwork is extensive. In much of the literature, concepts have been studied separately, and so the linkages to contexts and the broader socio-historical background were notable for their absence. The picture of teams, their work and process is skewed, as emphasis on one topic is often at the expense of another. Conceptual rigour is required if we are to understand what we are talking about.

This article presents a team practice model and team building. Good interdisciplinary teamwork requires goals, knowledge, trust between each other, communication, conflict resolution, and so on.

Teamwork

"I have come to believe that one of the hallmarks of a great midwifery practice is ability to integrate new midwives."

This is a great article on transitioning.

This article provides good tips as a new NP on the job!