title: APNs: invisible champions?
abstract: On a daily basis, advanced practice nurses in acute and critical care settings impact outcomes for patients, families, and evidence-based practice.
authors.affiliation: Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Ruth M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kleinpell
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010934:Planning Techniques; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care