title: The rural nurse-practitioner: concepts and issues.
abstract: This paper reviews concepts, issues and research findings related to the role of the nurse-practitioner; in particular, findings related to the role of the rural nurse-practitioner are considered. Issues related to the nurse-practitioner, including effectiveness, physician acceptance, client acceptance, models of practice, legal issues, reimbursement, licensure and educational implications are discussed. It is concluded that the nurse-practitioner is a valuable profession.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, Northern Territory University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Robertsk@darwin.ntu.edu.au
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D015876:Northern Territory; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000523:psychology; D011364:Professional Practice; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D000078329:Workforce