Strategies for success in the acute care nurse practitioner role.
This article reviews issues related to development of the role of the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP). Strategies for ensuring success in the role are outlined, including the importance of communication about the role, maintaining competency, forming collaborative relationships, and the value of networking. The ACNP represents an innovative role in advanced practice nursing. Demonstrating the outcomes of ACNP practice ensures recognition of the impact and value of this unique role.
Kleinpell
Ruth M
RM
Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60657, USA. Ruth_M_Kleinpell@rush.edu
Hravnak
Marilyn M
MM
D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic