title: Advanced practice nursing in pediatric acute care.
abstract: This article explores various aspects of pediatric advanced practice nursing. After outlining the history and current practice of this field, use patterns of pediatric advanced practice nurses in acute care are discussed. Other topics covered include certification, economic issues, and visions for the future.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Gaedeke
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Blount
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D002568:Certification; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*