title: Evolving role descriptions of the acute care nurse practitioner.
abstract: Currently, more than 1,200 advanced practice nurses have sought certification as acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs). Surveys of practicing ACNPs have shown that the role is expanding in terms of practice settings and role components. This article reports on the results of ongoing survey with ACNPs that portray the role of the ACNP as an evolving career opportunity for advanced practice nurses.
authors.affiliation: Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kleinpell
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D000328:Adult; D002568:Certification; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States