The nurse practitioner's role in the OR--'no substitute'

Todays Surg Nurse. 1997 Mar-Apr;19(2):21-6.

Abstract

The advanced practice nurse examines patient outcomes and ways to improve them. APNs maintain a continuum of care throughout the patient's entire surgical experience. Standards of the APN include clinical expertise and clinical leadership.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Continuity of Patient Care
  • Humans
  • Job Description*
  • Models, Nursing
  • Nurse Practitioners / organization & administration*
  • Operating Room Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care