title: Implementation of the acute care nurse practitioner role.
abstract: In this article, the experiences of two new acute care nurse practitioners working at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are described. Included are the experiences they encountered in initiating the role and some of the responsibilities they assumed.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Kelso
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Massaro
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000523:psychology*