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This resource is a research study analyzing the differences in cost and pediatric patient outcomes between hospital teams run by residents alone, PNP's alone and PNP/MD teams. Overall, the researches concluded that incorporating PNP's into hospital care can reduce costs for patients requiring certain treatments as well as provide care that is comparable to the care given by medical residents.

This article provides clarification regarding physician delegation to APRN's in GA.

This article explores how APRNs in the state of Iowa, as part of a state-sanctioned task force, identified barriers to practicing at the top of their licensure. Four goals to remove barriers to APRN full-scope practice were identified: 1) Create documents describing APRN roles to educate stakeholders, 2) Initiate discussion and presentations regarding APRN practice with stakeholders, 3) Form guidelines to create change in the existing institutional bylaws, and 4) Disseminate information using common language to the public using social media.

A very interesting article going in detail on the expansion of the role of advanced nurse practitioners and the potential rewards and risks associated with it. There is a shortage of primary care providers. Pondering upon the topic of role expansion brings about the important consideration of liability but also has a positive side that includes being able to provide primary care to more people. This article brings up great discussion points.

This article talks about the evolving role of the PNP over recent history. It breaks down the role based on work activities, the top being medication prescription, reporting social concerns such as abuse, neglect and exploitation, and guidance on immunizations. Knowing the key components of the practice of a PNP will help drive competencies in education and understanding the role better.

In reproductive endocrinology, there is no clear role for a CNM. I feel like this article has an undertone that doesn't seem to invite the CNM to the table for collaboration, though I still found it interesting.

This article explores how restrictions on CNM scope of practice affect health outcomes. Scope of practice laws were found to be neither helpful nor harmful regarding health outcomes. However, states without scope of practice barriers for CNMs had lower rates of induced labor and cesarean deliveries.

This article speaks about the future of healthcare - specifically, how primary care is at the foundation of a robust health care system. The author argues that the key to improving the triple aim (health of populations, patient experience, cost of care) is to remove barriers to NP practice, allowing them to practice to their fullest capacity.

This article recognizes the need for specialized training of new grad NPs as they transition from their role of student to practitioner.

This is a report from the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. The article discusses the history of the gerontological nursing and advances made in the specialty. In addition, the article discusses the AGNP scope of practice in both primary and acute care settings, relevant competencies, and maintaining certification.

This is an excellent overview of NP history and practice changes written by Arlene W. Keeling PhD, RN, FAAN. It includes a historical narrative for the NP role that includes key figures (Lillian Wald, Mary Breckenridge, Loretta Ford) with seminal legislation, challenges to the practice, and future implications.

This link includes the type of knowledge areas, domains, and procedures the AANPCP certifies with the certification exam.