Introduction The majority of hospitals in the United States employ hospitalists who provide
clinical care to hospitalized patients; however, gaps in hiring, credentialing, and privileging …

Abstract Purpose: Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are certified within a population‐focused
specialty area, practice in a variety of settings, and treat a wide range of patients. Little is …

Abstract STATE NURSING PRACTICE acts granting legal authority to advanced practice
nurses vary widely, with many states not recognizing clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). This …

Background In response to physician shortages, economic pressures to contain costs, and
evolving hospital policies that appreciate the skills and quality of care that nurse …

TOPIC: There is wide variability in regulatory authority, basic education requirements, and
titling for nurses in advanced practice roles, that is, certified nurse–midwives (CNMs) …

BACKGROUND State and federal regulations require hospitals and other healthcare
facilities to validate the credentials and granting of privileges of all members of the medical …

Objectives The purpose of this descriptive, cross‐sectional study was to identify Public
Health Nurses'(PHN) perceived motivators and barriers to seeking PHN board certification …

Are certified nurses better professionals? documentation of a measurable effect on patient
care or the characteristics of the institutions where a certified nurse is practicing. The …

Background: The use of nurse practitioners (NPs) as hospitalists has grown over the last two
decades. Based on current educational preparation, certification, and scope of practice, the …

Abstract Background The Consensus Model specifies distinct education preparations for
acute care and primary care nurse practitioners (NP), but incomplete implementation and …