Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been practicing for more than 30 years in the emergency
care setting (ECS), but little is known about the procedures, training, independence, and …

Introduction: Although nurse practitioners (NPs) have been practicing in emergency care
(EC) settings for at least 25 years, little is known about the activities and procedures they …

Background and purpose: A practice analysis of nurse practitioners (NPs) working in
emergency care was undertaken to define their job tasks and develop a specialty …

In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, the educational preparation for advanced
practice nurses (APNs) to assume professional roles is ever-changing. Of note is that …

Introduction Little information has been published regarding the actual practice, training, and
validation of basic skills and competencies needed by the advanced practice registered …

The purpose of this study is to identify the unique educational needs of emergency nurse
practitioners (ENPs). A survey from 167 nurse practitioners (NPs) practicing in the …

INTRODUCTION: The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) convened a Nurse Practitioner
(NP) Validation Work Team and conducted a Delphi study to verify and gain consensus on …

Introduction: Very little is known about clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners
(advance practice nurses [APNs]) who practice in emergency care settings. The Advanced …

States has grown rapidly since its origins during the 1980s following the establishment of the
emergency medicine specialty. Initially, ENPs were prepared on the job with direct …

There are multiple interpretations of the nurse practitioner role which appear to be shaped
by discourses within and outside the profession and its regulatory body. This study aimed to …