Utilization of advanced practice nurses in healthcare systems and multispecialty group practice.
Cost-effective strategies for delivering primary care require the appropriate mix of healthcare providers. The authors define the scope of practice for the advanced practice nurse. Results of a nationwide survey of 26 large healthcare systems and multispecialty group practices are presented. Findings from these practice settings are contrasted with those previously reported in the literature. Implications for the future are discussed.
Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, USA.
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