title: Pediatric nurse practitioners develop ambulatory surgery cardiac program.
abstract: The major objective for the Pediatric Cardiac Day Surgery Program at Children's Medical Center of Dallas is to promote cost-effectiveness while the quality of physical and psychosocial preparation of the child having cardiac surgery is maintained. The pediatric patients have comprehensive preoperative workups and teaching provided by pediatric nurse practitioners. The unique knowledge base, expertise, and clinical skills of the pediatric nurse practitioner have enabled the program not only to succeed but also to pave the way for the utilization of the Day Surgery Unit by many other surgical services.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Kirkpatrick
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013781:Texas