Hoyt, K. Sue PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CEN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN; Ramirez, Elda G. PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CEN, FAEN; Proehl, Jean A. RN, MN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN Section Editor(s): Hoyt, K. Sue; Proehl, Jean A.
This article is a systematic review of published materials, using cites such as: PubMed, CINAHL, and Proquest to look at how APRNs affect patient outcomes, as they contribute more and more to the health care team as providers. The results supported that APRNs in conjunction with physician care provide optimal outcomes. APRNS provide comparable care in the quality indicators listed in the article.