This study is set against the backdrop of the evolving order of a health care system in a
province implementing a set of concurrent reforms. The study investigates how 'knowledge …

In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) adopted a position
statement concerning the future of advanced practice nursing education. A target date of …

We examine whether relaxing occupational licensing to allow nurse practitioners (NPs)—
registered nurses with advanced degrees—to prescribe medication without physician …

Federal policies and state legislation encourage the use of physician assistants (PAs) and
nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care, although the nature of their work has not been fully …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived preparedness of nurse
practitioners (NPs) for practice after completing their basic NP educational programs and to …

Background The research findings about nurse practitioner (NP) patient experiences
(satisfaction) are limited to small sample sizes from local community clinics. No national …

OBJECTIVES: To review and draw together the existing research evidence to assess the
impact of advanced primary care nursing roles, particularly first contact nursing roles, for …

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess whether the quality of diabetes care differs
among practices employing nurse-practitioners (NPs), physician's assistants (PAs), or …

Background: Many US states have legislated to allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to
independently prescribe drugs. Critics contend that these moves will adversely affect quality …

Purpose: To identify characteristics and outcomes of patients who use physician assistants
and nurse practitioners (PA/NPs) as a usual source of care. Methods: Cross sectional …