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• Title:[Advanced practice nursing (Hamric)]
  Advanced practice nursing : an integrative approach / [edited by] Ann B. Hamric, Charlene M. Hanson, Mary Fran Tracy, Eileen T. O'Grady.
  
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• Other Contributors/Collections:Hamric, Ann B., editor of compilation.
  Hanson, Charlene M., editor of compilation.
  Tracy, Mary Fran, editor of compilation.
  O'Grady, Eileen T., 1963- editor of compilation.
  
• Published/Created:St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier/Saunders, [2014]
  

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• Library of Congress Subjects:Nurse practitioners.
  Midwives.
  Nurse anesthetists.
  
• Medical Subjects: Advanced Practice Nursing.
  
• Edition:5th edition.
  
• Description:xxvi, 726 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  
• Summary:"Addressing all major advanced practice nursing competencies, roles, and issues, Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, 5th Edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and current introduction to APN today. It applies APN core competencies to the major APN roles - including the burgeoning Nurse Practitioner role - and covers topics ranging from the evolution of APN to evidence-based practice, leadership, ethical decision-making, and health policy. This edition includes a new chapter on the international development of APN, new and enhanced illustrations, and a colorful new reader-friendly format for improved readability. From internationally known APN experts Ann Hamric, Charlene Hanson, Mary Fran Tracy, and Eileen O'Grady, along with a host of internationally recognized APN contributors, Advanced Practice Nursing introduces you to APN and helps you identify an APN role, develop key competencies for that role, and succeed as an APN"--Publisher's website.
  
• Notes:Preceded by: Advanced practice nursing. 4th ed. c2009.
  Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781455739806 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  1455739804 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I HISTORICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ASPECTS OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
  1. Brief History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States / Arlene W. Keeling
  Nurse Anesthetists
  Anesthesia at Mayo Clinic
  Wartime Opportunities
  Education and Reimbursement
  Nurse-Midwives
  Nurse-Midwifery Education and Organization
  Move Toward Natural Childbirth
  Clinical Nurse Specialists
  Coronary Care Unit: A New Era of Specialization
  Defining the Clinical Nurse Specialist's Role
  Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification, Organization, and Prescriptive Authority
  Nurse Practitioners
  Early Public Health Nurses' Role in Direct Care
  Primary Care in Appalachia
  -the Frontier Nursing Service
  Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Pave the Way
  National Reports and Federal Funding
  Controversy and Support for the Nurse Practitioners' Role
  Growth in Nurse Practitioner Numbers and Expanded Scope of Practice
  Neonatal and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Conclusion
  2. Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing / Judith A. Spross
  Nature, Purposes, and Components of Conceptual Models
  Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing: Problems and Imperatives
  Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing Roles: Organizational Perspectives
  Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Regulation
  American Nurses Association
  American Association of Colleges of Nursing
  National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
  National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
  American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and American College of Nurse-Midwives
  International Organizations and Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Section Summary: Implications for Advanced Practice Nursing Conceptualizations
  Conceptualizations of the Nature of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Hamric's Integrative Model of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Fenton's and Brykczynski's Expert Practice Domains of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner
  Calkin's Model of Advanced Nursing Practice
  Brown's Framework for Advanced Practice Nursing
  Strong Memorial Hospital's Model of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Oberle and Allen: The Nature of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Shuler's Model of Nurse Practitioner Practice
  Ball and Cox: Restoring Patients to Health
  - A Theory of Legitimate Influence
  Section Summary: Implications for Advanced Practice Nursing Conceptualizations
  Models Useful for Advanced Practice Nurses in Their Practice
  American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' Synergy Model
  Advanced Practice Nursing Transitional Care Models
  Dunphy and Winland-Brown's Circle of Caring: A Transformative, Collaborative Model
  Recommendations and Future Directions
  Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Consensus Building Around Advanced Practice Nursing
  Consensus on Key Elements of Practice Doctorate Curricula
  Research on Advanced Practice Nurses and Their Contributions to Patient, Team, and Systems Outcomes
  Conclusion
  3. Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing / Ann B. Hamric
  Distinguishing Between Specialization and Advanced Practice Nursing
  Distinguishing Between Advanced Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Nursing
  Defining Advanced Practice Nursing
  Core Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Conceptual Definition
  Primary Criteria
  Seven Core Competencies of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Direct Clinical Practice: The Central Competency
  Additional Advanced Practice Nurse Core Competencies
  Scope of Practice
  Differentiating Advanced Practice Roles: Operational Definitions of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Workforce Data
  Four Established Advanced Practice Nursing Roles
  Critical Elements in Managing Advanced Practice Nursing Environments
  Implications of the Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing
  Implications for Advanced Practice Nursing Education
  Implications for Regulation and Credentialing
  Implications for Research
  Implications for Practice Environments
  Conclusion
  4. Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse / Karen A. Brykczynski
  Perspectives on Advanced Practice Nurse Role Development
  Novice to Expert Skill Acquisition Model
  Role Concepts and Role Development Issues
  Role Ambiguity
  Role Incongruity
  Role Conflict
  Role Transitions
  Advanced Practice Nurse Role Acquisition in Graduate School
  Strategies to Facilitate Role Acquisition
  Advanced Practice Nursing Role Implementation at Work
  Strategies to Facilitate Role Implementation
  International Experiences with Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development and Implementation: Lessons Learned and a Proposed Model for Success
  Facilitators and Barriers in the Work Setting
  Continued Advanced Practice Nurse Role Evolution
  Evaluation of Role Development
  Conclusion
  5. Evolving and Innovative Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nursing / Michelle R. Frazelle
  Patterns in the Evolution of Specialty to Advanced Practice Nursing
  Innovative Practice Opportunities: Stage I
  Specialties in Transition: Stage II
  Emerging Advanced Practice Nursing Specialties: Stage III
  Established Advanced Practice Nursing Roles: Stage IV
  Conclusion
  6. International Development of Advanced Practice Nursing / Joyce Pulcini
  Definitions
  International Evolution of the Advanced Practice Nurse
  Nurse Practitioner
  Nurse Midwifery
  Nurse Anesthetist
  Clinical Nurse Specialist
  Advanced Practice Nurse Issues Wordwide
  Titling
  Power Differential Between Nursing and Medicine
  Lack of Physician Support for Advanced Practice Nurse Roles
  Level of Educational Preparation
  Valuing Clinical Practice Expertise
  Infusing Evidence into Role Development
  Cultural Norms
  Health Care Delivery System Values
  Advanced practice Nurse Payment
  Advanced Practice Nurse Regulations and Standards
  High-Quality, Interdisciplinary, Advanced Practice Nurse Education
  Looking to the Future: What Do We Have to Learn from Each Other?
  pt. II COMPETENCIES OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
  7. Direct Clinical Practice / Mary Fran Tracy
  Direct Care Activities
  Direct Care and Indirect Care
  Six Characteristics of Direct Clinical Care Provided by Advanced Practice Nurses
  Use of a Holistic Perspective
  Holism Described
  Holism and Health Assessment
  Nursing Model or Medical Model
  Formation of Therapeutic Partnerships with Patients
  Shared Decision Making
  Cultural Influences on Partnerships
  Communication with Patients
  Therapeutic Partnerships with Noncommunicative Patients
  Expert Clinical Performance
  Clinical Thinking
  Ethical Reasoning
  Skillful Performance
  Use of Reflective Practice
  Use of Evidence as a Guide to Practice
  Evidence-Based Practice
  Theory-Based Practice
  Diverse Approaches to Health and Illness Management
  Interpersonal Interventions
  Therapeutic Interventions
  Individualized Interventions
  Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  Clinical Prevention
  Management of Complex Situations
  Highlights of Advanced Practice Nursing Care of a Complex Patient
  Helping Patients Manage Chronic Illnesses
  Direct Care and Information Management
  Conclusion
  8. Guidance and Coaching / Rhonda L. Babine
  Imperatives for Advanced Practice Nurse Guidance and Coaching
  Burden of Chronic Illness
  Health Care Policy Initiatives
  Interprofessional Teams
  Definitions: Teaching, Guidance, and Coaching
  Patient Education
  Guidance
  Advanced Practice Nurse Guidance and Coaching Competency: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives
  Transitions in Health and Illness
  Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
  Evidence That Advanced Practice Nurses Guide and Coach
  Models of Advanced Practice Nurse Guidance and Coaching
  Assumptions
  Overview of the Model
  Self-Reflection
  Clinical and Technical Competence
  Interpersonal Competence
  CONTENTS Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
  Individual and Contextual Factors That Influence Advanced Practice Nurse Guidance and Coaching
  Coaching "Difficult" Patients
  Guidance and Coaching Competency and Outcomes
  Development of Advanced Practices Nurse's Coaching Competence
  Graduate Nursing Education: Influence of Faculty and Preceptors
  Strategies for Developing and Applying the Coaching Competency
  Professional Coaching and Health Care
  Advanced Practice Nurse Guidance and Coaching the Coach Certification
  Conclusion
  9. Consultation / Allison B. Morse
  Consultation and Advanced Practice Nursing
  Defining Consultation
  Distinguishing Consultation from Comanagement, Referral, and Collaboration
  Background
  Types of Consultation
  Consultation and Specific Advanced Practice Nurse Roles
  Model of Advanced Practice Nursing Consultation
  Ecologic Field of the Consultation Process
  Purposes and Outcomes
  Consultation Process for Formal Consultation
  Common Advanced Practice Nurse Consultation Situations
  Advanced Practice Nurse Consultation in Practice
  Advanced Practice Nurse-Physician Consultation
  Advanced Practice Nurse-Staff Nurse Consultation
  Consultation in the International Community
  Mechanisms to Facilitate Consultation
  Issues in Advanced Practice Nurse Consultation
  Developing Consultation Skills in Advanced Practice Nurse Students
  Contents note continued: Using Technology to Provide, Consultation
  Documentation and Legal Considerations
  Discontinuing the Consultation Process
  Developing the Practice of Other Nurses
  Consultation Practice Over Time
  Billing for Consultation
  Evaluation of the Consultation Competency
  Conclusion
  10. Evidence-Based Practice / Mikel Gray
  Evidence and Current Best Evidence: Historical Perspective
  Steps of the Evidence-Based Process
  Step 1 Formulate a Measurable Clinical Question
  Step 2 Search the Literature for Relevant Studies
  Step 3 Critically Appraise and Extract Evidence
  Step 4 Implement Useful Findings in Clinical Decision Making
  From Policy to Practice: Tips for Achieving Meaningful Changes in Practice Based on Current Best Evidence
  Stakeholder Engagement
  Organizational Support
  Clinical Leadership Support
  Evidence-Based Practice Innovation Feedback
  Future Perspectives
  Conclusion
  11. Leadership / Charlene M. Hanson
  Context in Which Advanced Practice Nurses Exercise Leadership Competency
  Health Care System Transformation
  Redesign of Health Professional Education
  Leadership Domains of Advanced Practice Nurses
  Clinical Leadership
  Professional Leadership
  Systems Leadership
  Health Policy Leadership
  Leadership: Definitions, Models, and Concepts
  Definitions of Leadership
  Leadership Models That Lead to Transformation
  Leadership Models That Address Systems Change and Innovation
  Concepts Related to Change
  Defining Characteristics of the Advanced Practice Nurse Leadership Competency
  Mentoring
  Empowering Others
  Innovation
  Political Activism
  Attributes of Effective Advanced Practice Nurse Leaders
  Vision
  Timing
  Self-Confidence and Risk Taking
  Expert Communication and Relationship Building
  Boundary Management
  Respect for Cultural Diversity
  Global Awareness
  Balance in Personal and Professional Life
  Developing Skills as Advanced Practice Nurse Leaders
  Factors Influencing Leadership Development
  Developing Leadership in the Health Policy Arena
  Becoming an Astute Political Activist: The Growth Process
  Obstacles to Leadership Development and Effective Leadership
  Professional and System Obstacles
  Dysfunctional Leadership Styles
  Horizontal Violence
  Strategies for Implementing The Leadership Competency
  Developing a Leadership Portfolio
  Promoting Collaboration-Among Advanced Practice Nursing Groups
  Motivating and Empowering Others
  Networking
  Engaging Others in Planning and Implementing Change
  Institutional Assessment Regarding Readiness for Change
  Followship
  Conclusion
  12. Collaboration / Michael Carter
  Definition of Collaboration
  Collaboration: What It Is Not
  Domains of Collaboration in Advanced Practice Nursing
  Interprofessional Collaboration
  Characteristics of Effective Collaboration
  Clinical Competence and Accountability
  Common Purpose
  Interpersonal Competence and effective Communication
  Trust and Mutual Respect
  Recognizing and Valuing Diverse, Complementary Culture, Knowledge, and Skills
  Humor
  Impact of Collaboration on Patients and Clinicians
  Evidence That Collaboration Works
  Research Supporting Interprofessional Collaboration
  Effects of Failure to Collaborate
  Imperatives for Collaboration
  Ethical Imperative to Collaborate
  Institutional Imperative to Collaborate
  Research Imperative to Study Collaboration
  Context of Collaboration in Contemporary Health Care
  Incentives and Opportunities for Collaboration
  Barriers to Collaboration
  Processes Associated with Effective Collaboration
  Recurring Interactions
  Effective Conflict Negotiation and Resolution Skills
  Bridging and Appreciative Inquiry
  Partnering and Team Building
  Implementing Collaboration
  Assessment of Personal, Environmental, and Global Factors
  Strategies for Successful Collaboration
  Individual Strategies
  Team Strategies
  Organizational Strategies
  Conclusion
  13. Ethical Decision Making / Sarah A. Delgado
  Characteristics of Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing
  Communication Problems
  Interdisciplinary Conflict
  Multiple Commitments
  Ethical Issues Affecting Advanced Practice Nurses
  Primary Care Issues
  Acute and Chronic Care
  Societal Issues
  Access to Resources and issues of justice
  Legal issues
  Ethical Decision Making Competency of Advanced Practice Nurses
  Phases of Core Competency Development
  Evaluation of the Ethical Decision Making Competency
  Barriers to Ethical Practice and Potential Solutions
  Barriers Internal to the Advanced Practice Nurse
  Interprofessional Barriers
  Patient-Provider Barriers
  Organizational and Environmental Barriers
  Conclusion
  pt. III ADVANCED PRACTICE ROLES: THE OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS OF ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
  14. Clinical Nurse Specialist / Cathy C. Cartwright
  Overview and Definitions of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
  Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice: Spheres of Influence and Advanced Practice Nursing Competencies
  Direct Clinical Practice
  Guidance and Coaching
  Consultation
  Evidence-Based Practice
  Leadership
  Collaboration
  Ethical Decision Making
  Current Marketplace Forces and Concerns
  Scope of Practice and Delegated Authority
  Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Report
  NCSBN Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Regulation and Implications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist
  Regional and Local Variations in Clinical Nurse Specialist Regulation
  Availability and Standardization of Educational Curricula for Clinical Nurse Specialists
  National Certification for Clinical Nurse Specialists
  Variability in Individual Clinical Nurse Specialist Practices and Prescriptive Authority
  Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners
  Future Directions
  Conclusion
  15. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Tsui-Sui Annie Kao
  Historical Roots of Primary Care in the United States
  Federal Government and Primary Care
  Health Resources and Services Administration
  Health Professional Shortage Areas Designation
  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
  Primary Care Workforce Composition
  Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Nurse Practitioner Role and Competencies in Primary Care
  Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care: A Role in Advanced Practice Nursing
  Advanced Practice Nurse Core Competencies
  Coaching and Guidance
  Consultation
  Collaboration
  Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
  Models of Primary Care and the Nurse Practitioner Role in Current Primary Care in the United States
  Nurse Practitioners as a Disruptive Innovation
  Patient-Centered Medical Home
  Nurse-Managed Health Centers
  School-Based Centers
  Convenient Care Clinics
  Care for Homeless and Vulnerable Populations
  Veterans Administration
  Aging Populations and Primary Care
  Care Transitions and Primary Care
  Quality of Care: Evidence-Based Care
  Role of Electronic Health Records in Primary Care
  Nurse Practitioners: Challenges and Opportunities
  Regulatory Issues and Removing Barriers
  Conclusion
  16. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Jane Guttendorf
  Emergence of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role
  Shaping the Scope of Practice for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  National Level (Professional Organizations)
  State Level (Government)
  Institutional Level
  Service-Related Level
  Individual Level
  Competencies of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role
  Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Competencies
  Advanced Practice Nurse Central Competencies of Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  Advanced Practice Nurse Core Competencies of Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  Profiles of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role
  Comparison with Other Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Assistant Roles
  Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Hospitalists
  Outcome Studies Related to Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practice
  Implementation of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role in Other Clinical Practice Settings
  Bone Marrow Transplantation Services
  Diagnostic and Interventional Services
  Heart Failure Services
  Orthopedic Services
  Rapid Response Team
  Preparation of Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  Reimbursement for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  Medicare Reimbursement for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  Critical Care Reimbursement for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
  Challenges Specific to the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role
  Conclusion
  17. Certified Nurse-Midwife / Jane Mashburn
  Historical Perspective
  Nurse-Midwifery Profession in the United States Today
  Education and Accreditation
  Certification and Certification Maintenance
  Reentry to Practice
  Regulation, Reimbursement, and Credentialing
  American College of Nurse-Midwives
  Implementing Advanced Practice Nursing Competencies
  Overview of Advanced Practice Nurse and Certified Nurse-Midwife Competencies
  Direct Clinical Practice
  Guidance and Coaching of Patients, Families, and Other Care Providers
  Consultation
  Collaboration
  Evidence-Based Practice
  Leadership
  Ethical Decision Making
  Advocacy
  Current Practice of Nurse-Midwifery
  Contents note continued: Scope of Practice
  Practice Settings
  Certified Nurse-Midwife Practice Summary
  Exemplars of Nurse-Midwifery Practice
  Professional Issues
  Image
  Work Life
  Professional Liability
  Quality and Safety
  Conclusion
  18. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist / Michael J. Kremer
  Brief History Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Education and Practice
  Role Differentiation Between Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologists
  Profile of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  Scope and Standards of Practice
  Education, Credentialing, and Certification
  Programs of Study
  Nurse Anesthesia Educational Funding
  Practice Doctorate
  Certification
  Institutional Credentialing
  Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Practice
  Workforce Issues
  Practice Settings
  Access to Health Care
  American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  International Practice Opportunities
  Role Development and Measures of Clinical Competence
  Direct Clinical Practice
  Collaboration
  Guidance and Coaching
  Consultation
  Evidence-Based Practice
  Accountability and Ethics
  Leadership
  Exemplars
  Reimbursement
  Continued Challenges
  Conclusion
  pt. IV CRITICAL ELEMENTS IN MANAGING ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ENVIRONMENTS
  19. Business Planning and Reimbursement Mechanisms / Sally D. Bennett
  Principles of Practice Management
  Designing and Delivering Care to Patients
  Entrepeneurs and Intrapreneurs
  Inventory of Skills
  Direct Processes of Care
  Direct Patient Care
  Mission, Vision, and Values
  Clinical Relationships with Other Staff and Providers
  Indirect Processes of Care
  Business Relationships
  Day-to-Day Administrative Support
  Program and Business Structure
  External Regulatory Bodies
  Evaluation Processes That Ensure Quality and Safety
  Diagnostic Services
  Process Resources
  Facility, Equipment, and Supplies
  Managing Prescriptive Authority and Sample Medications
  Business Plan Summary
  Health Care Payment Mechanisms
  Documentation of Services
  Medical and Nursing Classification Systems
  Reimbursement for Advanced Practice Nurses
  Value-Based Purchasing
  Evaluation of Patient Care Services
  Evolving Business Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nurses
  Managed Care Organizations
  Accountable Care Organizations
  Medical Home
  Nurse-Managed Health Centers
  Other Opportunities
  Conclusion
  20. Marketing and Negotiation / Barbara C. Phillips
  Health Care Marketing: Yesterday and Today
  Two Types of Advanced Practice Nurse Marketing
  Definition of Marketing
  Marketing Frameworks and Concepts
  Preparing for an Advanced Practice Nurse Position
  Resume Versus the Curriculum Vitae
  Query Letter
  Interview Process
  Health Care as a Business
  Preparing to Market Advanced Practice Nurse Services
  Features Versus Benefits of Marketing
  Marketing Avenues, Media, and Technology
  Offline Marketing
  Online Marketing
  Understanding Legal and Ethical Considerations
  Marketing Plan
  Return on Investment
  Negotiation and Contracting
  Importance of Contracts
  Independent Contractor Contract
  Employment Contract
  Collaborative Practice Agreement
  Contract Negotiation
  Conclusion
  21. Understanding Regulatory, Legal, and Credentialing Requirements / Charlene M. Hanson
  Current Issues
  Titling of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
  Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education
  Implementation of Consensus Model Regulation
  Definitions Associated with the Credentialing and Regulation of Aprns
  State Licensure and Recognition
  Prescriptive Authority
  Drug Enforcement Administration Number
  Scope of Practice for Advanced Practice Nurses
  Benchmarks of Advanced Practice Nursing and Education
  Components of Advanced Practice Nurse Credentialing and Regulation
  Elements of Regulation
  Credentialing
  Issues Affecting APRN Credentialing and Regulation
  Collaborative Practice Arrangements
  Identifier Numbers
  Reimbursement
  Risk Management, Malpractice, and Negligence
  Privacy Issues
  Telehealth and Telepractice
  Safety and Cost Containment Initiatives
  Influencing the Regulatory Process
  Novice or Any Advanced Practice Nurses
  Experienced or Expert Advanced Practice Nurses
  Current Practice Climate for Advanced Practice Nurses
  Need for True Collaboration
  Moving Out of the Shadows and Into the Light
  Visioning For Advanced Practice
  Future Regulatory Challenges Facing Advanced Practice Nurses
  Conclusion
  22. Health Policy Issues in Changing Environments / Jean Johnson
  Policy Process
  Policy: Historic Core Function in Nursing
  Overview of the Health Policy Process: Politics Versus Policy
  Policy Frameworks and Key Concepts
  Federal Budget Cycle
  Policy Formulation: How a Bill Becomes Law
  Policy Modification
  Current and Emerging Health Policy Issues Relevant to Advanced Practice Nurses
  Context for Framing Advanced Practice Nurse Policy Issues: Cost, Quality, and Access
  Policy Initiatives in Health Reform
  Emerging Advanced Practice Nurse Policy Issues
  Political Competence in the Policy Arena
  Health Policymaking: A Requisite Skill for Individual Advanced Practice Nurses
  Political Competence
  Moving Advanced Practice Nurses Forward in Health Policy
  Advanced Practice Nurse Policy Research Agenda
  Conclusion
  23. Integrative Review of Outcomes and Performance Improvement Research on Advanced Practice Nursing / Anne W. Alexandrov
  Review of Terms
  Conceptual Models of Care Delivery Impact
  Models for Evaluating Outcomes Achieved by Advanced Practice Nurses
  Outcomes Evaluation Model
  Nurse Practitioner Role Effectiveness Model
  Evidence to Date
  Role Description Studies
  Role Perception and Acceptance Studies
  Care Delivery Process Studies
  Brooten's Advanced Practice Nurse Transitional Care Model
  Process as Outcome Studies
  Performance (Process) Improvement Activities
  Disease Management Activities
  Outcomes Management Activities
  Outcomes Research
  Studies Comparing Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician and Other Provider Outcomes
  Studies Comparing Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Productivity
  Studies Comparing Advanced Practice Nurse and Usual Practice Outcomes
  Studies Using Noncomparison Groups
  Summary of Advanced Practice Nursing Outcomes Research
  Conclusion
  24. Using Health Care Information Technology to Evaluate and Improve Performance and Patient Outcomes / Vicky A. Mahn-DiNicola
  Regulatory Reporting Initiatives That Drive Performance Improvement
  Relevance of Regulatory Reporting to Advanced Practice Nursing Outcomes
  Foundational Competencies in Managing Health Information Technology
  TIGER Competencies for Use of Health Care Information Technology
  Coding Taxonomies and Classification Systems
  Next-Generation Quality Metrics: eMeasures
  Meaningful Use of health Information Technology and Impact on Advanced Practice Nursing
  Health Information Exchanges
  Foundational Competencies in Quality Improvement
  Continuous Quality Improvement Frameworks
  Organizational Structures and Cultures That Optimize Performance Improvement
  Strategies for Designing Quality Improvement and Outcome Evaluation Plans for Advanced Practice Nursing
  Phases of Preparing a Plan for Outcome Evaluation.