title: Perceptions of NPs and administrators in regard to the governing and supervision of NPs in Taiwan.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the perceptions of nurse practitioners (NPs) and administrators in regard to the governing and supervision of NPs, using a qualitative approach.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study used a qualitative research design, with 14 participants recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview and were analyzed through content analysis to identify the concepts and themes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  NPs in Taiwan are challenged by a number of barriers; however, they remain positive that their circumstances will improve.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results indicated that clinicians and hospital managers, including NPs themselves, need to have a solid understanding of NP regulations. Communication with other disciplines and policymakers is key to success in the NP role. This study provides valuable information for NPs, other healthcare professionals, and administrators in terms of promoting the role of NPs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical, Min-Sheng General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Hui-Ling
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Heng-Hsin
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Tung
authors.forename: Sy-Ming
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Guu
authors.forename: Shiow-Luan
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Tsay
authors.forename: Ching-Fen
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012938:Social Perception; D013624:Taiwan