title: Preparing the Next Generation of Advanced Practice Nurses for Connected Care.
abstract: The health care delivery system in the United States is transforming at a rapid pace. Several trends, including the emergence of a Connected Health care system, will require advanced nurse practitioners to have new knowledge, skills and competencies to practice in the future. This paper describes the redesign of coursework and the development of a Connected Care Framework to guide the learning needs of nurse practitioners. A Connected Care Quotient consisting of ten relevant questions and learning activities will serve as a guide for the future development of competencies for advanced practice nurses.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado College of Nursing.
authors.forename: Diane J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Skiba
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado College of Nursing.
authors.forename: Amy J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Barton
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado College of Nursing.
authors.forename: Krista
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Estes
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gilliam
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado College of Nursing.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Knapfel
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado College of Nursing.
authors.forename: Chanmi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Gina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy.
authors.forename: Katy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Trinkley
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education*; D048108:Nursing Informatics / Q000193:education*; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000379:methods; D055817:Telenursing / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States