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Literature review regarding initial use of NP in the ICU. Briefly discusses origination in mid '90's of certifying body for ACNP as well as their role and how it has changed.

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

This article discusses the stressors that a novice NP may face in providing quality care. Many programs provide adequate content and clinical exposure, but mentorship may be an effective strategy for novice NPs to transition into the role of a competent healthcare provider.

An article that discusses a framework for transition as an RN to a FNP.

New advance practice nurses can use these tips to help them face the challenges of their new positions.

Title of article: A literature review of mentoring for RN-to-FNP transition.

This article highlights the need for Adult Geriatric Primary Care NPs

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This article is an excellent resource for new graduate NPs to help them transition from student to proficient NP during the first year of practice. The article is from 3 different perspectives including patient, colleague, and clinic factors which all contribute to the transition period for new graduates.

This article reviews the importance and benefits of having a real strong and supportive mentor during that transition from student ARPN to practitioner. This is a hard time for many to adjust to and having a mentor is a key element for new practitioners to safely make the transition and to maximize their learning.

Probably posted before me. At any rate I'm attempting some effort here.

Personally I think NP residencies are a very important vehicle for transitioning into practice, and should be financially supported by the government the same way that medical residencies are supported!

Found this an interesting perspective because of the increasing demand for primary care providers.

The article provides a good comprehensive timeline of the history of Advanced Practice Nurse specialties.

Thought this article could be useful as we begin to develop our elevator speeches. Many tips exist for developing elevator speeches in the business environment, however, fewer exist for securing a position in healthcare so I found this article to be helpful.

I found this article to be very interesting in that it highlights the importance of transitioning and caring for the geriatric population. As part of my AGACNP program and future career i will be working with many elderly patients.

Nice outline of 4-step process for new graduates seeking to practice in Georiga

This article is a comprehensive overview of dementia care; scroll about 1/3rd down for multidisciplinary teamwork which is later captured in the discussion about treatment options as well.

This report summarizes the current understanding of teamwork, describes interventions designed to improve teamwork, and makes practical recommendations for hospitals to assess and improve teamwork-related performance. Examples of interventions that have successfully improved teamwork include the following: localization of physicians, daily goals-of-care forms and checklists, teamwork training, and interdisciplinary rounds.

The author figures out the challenges in interdisciplinary teamwork among healthcare providers. These challenges are worth attention if we hope to do well in interdisciplinary teamwork.

This article discusses how interdisciplinary teamwork is experienced at three levels: healthcare professionals, patients, and healthcare organizations.

The points made by the author - reaching decisions collectively, making sure everyone is committed to the same purpose and goal, full participation, understanding the work of other disciplines - can be applied in any type of teamwork setting for successful outcomes. However, with healthcare the author points out that effective teamwork can lead to decreasing health care costs, improved patient safety, and decreasing workload through shared responsibilities. All areas that can allow for better patient care and more efficient use of time and financial resources.