Development of a nurse practitioner role in heart failure management: an Australian experience.
This paper describes the history of nurse practitioners and outlines the Australian experience in developing and implementing such a role. The legislative process and changes in introducing a nurse practitioner role are noted, and a trial to develop a framework for the nurse practitioner role in acute care in South Australia is highlighted.
Kaan
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St. Vincent's Hospital Heart and Lung Transplant Unit, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Dunne
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D001315:Australia; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research