title: The nurse practitioner's role in the OR--'no substitute'.
abstract: The advanced practice nurse examines patient outcomes and ways to improve them. APNs maintain a continuum of care throughout the patient's entire surgical experience. Standards of the APN include clinical expertise and clinical leadership.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Beschle
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care