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Article about using mentoring to help transition from student to NP

Meant to share this when we did our timelines. This was cited as a pinnacle article for the NP profession. It demonstrates that NPs give just as effective care as physicians in a primary care setting when given equal authority and responsibility. Research from JAMA - Primary Care Outcomes in Patients Treated by Nurse Practitioners or Physicians - A Randomized Trial - ContextStudies have suggested that the quality of primary care delivered by nurse practitioners is equal to that of physicians.

Landmark article showing primary care from NP vs MD was not different.

I know we're focusing on NPs in the US, but here's an interesting timeline of the history of NPs in Jamaica.

interesting article on beginning NP practice and choosing a first job

Preparation for New NP Graduate

This article discusses the transition from RN to an APRN

This article examines the factors that come into play when transitioning from the RN to APRN role.

A recent study of 352 NP conference goers found that NPs who received a formal/structured orientation reported a better role transition experience than those who did not. Interestingly, RN experience was not a significant factor.

This article reviews definitions, concepts, and some contemporary issues related to NP scope of practice with an emphasis on NPs working in acute care settings.

This is a handy article for a quick and dirty explanation of the differences in scope, education, etc. between APRNs and PAs. I'm asked questions like this a lot by curious family members as well as patients.

On several occasions, we get asked, "So what exactly is the difference between an NP and a PA?" This article is very recent and does a really nice job of breaking down the key differences between an NP and a PA on a deeper level.

This article does a great job defining the role, education, and scope of the APRN compared to Physician Assistants. This is a great resource to be able understand the distinction for ourselves and to use to educate others about our unique role in health care as APRNs.

Great article on nursing residency programs and the opportunities they provide. BONUS- includes insight from an Emory NP Alum who completed a residency program in Washington!!

Faced with a shortage of primary care doctors, more and more clinics are relying on nurse practitioners to fill the gap. But that creates another gap, in the level of training providers bring to the job. Residency programs--once reserved for physicians--are popping up for nurse practitioners as well.

A story of a new NP graduate finding a NP job very soon after graduation

Recently published article in NEJM that pulls together some of the exciting things coming for NPs and RNs in continuing expanded roles to meet primary care needs in our health care system.

This article reflects on the progressive changes in the redesign of healthcare and how the role of the APRN will simultaneously evolve to allow practitioners to practice to the expected level of their capabilities.

This article asks the question: "Compared to other providers (physicians or teams without APRNs), are APRN patient outcomes of care similar?" The study is specific to USA and includes data regarding NPs, CNRAs, and CNMs. Outcomes were determined by the following: patient satisfaction with provider/care, patient self-assessment of perceived health status, functional status, blood glucose, serum lipids, blood pressure, emergency department visits, hospitalization, duration of ventilation, length of stay, and mortality (p9).

This is a good site for learning how to get through school and get that first job. Written by NPs in the field. It was also helpful to know how NPs fell during their first year out of school as well!

This is a review of proposed ideas for hospitals for np programs. Something maybe we should look for in establishments we are applying for.

From nurse to NP.

Repost. The original post I placed below did not have a description. The article explores student's perception of what it means to transition from RN to NP, done at the end of their first semester of graduate nursing,

Great article on NP residency programs and how they could really benefit NP grads transitioning into practice.

This article describes feeling like a fraud once in a new role as an advanced practice nurse. It also speaks to how this is a normal feeling and suggests different ways to cope with these feelings to make the transition easier.

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 is a timeline from the AANP on the history of our profession.

This site details the history of NP programs and how they were developed. it also provides detailed information about specialty programs and how/why they were started.