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This article describes the results of a survey conducted of nurse leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean about their perception and knowledge of advance practice nursing. The results show that the majority of nurse leaders recognize a need for APRNS in order to create better access to care, however, the nursing education and legislation in the majority of the countries does not support APRN practices. This is an interesting introduction of APRNs in Latin America and the Caribbean for anyone who has interest of working in these areas.

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.

this articles outlines the historical timeline of the NICU

Useful info - Nursing Scholars are telling their stories......

just looking up articles about billing/coding and ethics and thought i would share

Details the scope and prescriptive authority of NPs in CA.

I like how this article reminds us to include patients/families as part of the Team

Teamwork in the Emergency Department

This article gives 10 elements of an effective interdisciplinary team.

Interesting article that highlights 10 important principles for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Link is about broader gerontology nursing, but has nice history of how AGNP primary care role has developed. Good history summation on pgs. 4-7. Also has info on practice settings, competencies, and scope of practice.

Comprehensive overview of gerontological nursing.   

This is a lengthy piece but has some great perspectives regarding policy for APRN's. Speaks about restrictive physician supervision and scope of practice.

These are the Adult Gero Acute Care NP competencies that were developed by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) in 2012. Interesting that these were only developed 3 years ago!

This article looked at the factors that affect the role transition from student to NP. It found a positive relationship when the individual received formal orientation. The study found no difference in those who had prior RN experience and those who did not.

This is just a quick PDF about a new grad NP's transition as a healthcare provider in family medicine. She gives some tips and advice for those who will be going through a similar transition.

I enjoyed this concise description and advice column by a fellow NP who gives an honest account of her struggles and ways to support yourself in the transition from NP student to practicing NP.