title: Unit-based advanced practice nurse in critical care.
abstract: This article describes the unit-based advanced practice nurse (APN). A review of the literature provides historic development of the concept. The unit-based APN role in the changing environment of health care reform is explored. The role components, with emphasis on the case management delivery model, are explained. A case example demonstrates the success of the role in terms of patient outcomes. Future trends for the APN are also explored.
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Rudisill
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*