Acute care nurse practitioners in trauma care: results of a role survey and implications for the future of health care delivery.
The role of acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) in trauma care has evolved over time. A survey was performed with the aim of describing the role across the United States. There were 68 respondents who depicted the typical trauma ACNP as being a 42-year-old woman who works full-time at a level I American College of Surgeons verified trauma center. Trauma ACNPs typically practice with 80% of their time for clinical care and are based on a trauma and acute care surgery service. They are acute care certified and hold several advanced certifications to supplement their nursing license.
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
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D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing; D000328:Adult; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States