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This article discusses how overall outcomes are better for patients when ACNP are members of a unit or service-based provider team. It also touches on how to hire ACNP for different patient populations.

Very interesting read. This article provides evidence on why healthcare organizations should hire nurse practitioners based upon the education and training that they receive within their speciality as opposed to their previous RN experience. Many hospitals are struggling with this dilemma: Do we hire the APRN who has previous nursing experience in this area (who is not certified in this area) or do we hire the APRN who is certified to work in this area based on their formal training/education but is a new graduate? This article describes how prior nursing experience with a specific population does not qualify a nurse practitioner to practice without the population-focused education and certificate.

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

By Stephanie Tillman, CNM, MSN I have come to believe that one of the hallmarks of a great midwifery practice is ability to integrate new midwives....

This article provides an in-depth look at the scope of practice of acute care nurse practitioners. It touches on the history of the nurse practitioner role and how the acute role was developed from there. It also states that the first acute care nurse practitioners to be established were NNPs.

Thanks so much for finding this article! Exactly what I needed, and seeing as I was searching for stuff a couple hours and didnt find this, I know it wasnt easy, so thanks!

This article talks about how the use of acute care nurse practitioner helps hospitals deliver better care because the APRNs are able to draw from past experiences in order to provide the best care to their patients.