The promise of nurse practitioners
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In the coming economically-motivated reorganization of health care delivery, the role of advanced practice nurses (APN) may be a vital one. There are various proposals for solutions to the dilemma of expense, and one is to change priorities in a system which spends a large amount on older patients and proportionately little on the rest. APNs, who can be educated for primary care at a third of the cost of physicians, are familiar with the community, especially older patients, and can help with more economical choices.
Publication Name: Nursing Administration Quarterly
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0363-9568
Year: 1997
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Describing and analyzing constipation in acute care
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A bowel management task force developed analytical procedures for use at an acute care hospital to improve the quality of medical care for this condition. A multifaceted approach collected data from practice and problems in bowel management. Collated patient and health care provider response suggested ways to improve clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction, especially for older patients in acute care hospitals.
Publication Name: Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1057-3631
Year: 1996
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