Abstract
In her 2008 article entitled “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: The Impact of Patient Safety and Quality,” Eileen O’Grady reported that the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) workforce “has been growing exponentially with APRNs employed in every health care sector.” 1 O'Grady ET Advanced practice registered nurses: the impact on patient safety and quality. in: Hughes RG Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MDMarch 2008 Google Scholar The Bureau of Labor Statistics agreed, underscoring the demand for APRNs with the ever-increasing need for access to cost-effective, quality health care. 2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor Registered nurses. Occupational Outlook Handbook. 2006–07 ed. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm Google Scholar Today, there are more than 267,000 APRNs across the United States, practicing in communities, hospitals, and many other healthcare settings. APRNs are categorized as certified nurse practitioners (NPs), certified nurse midwives (CNM), certified nurse specialists (CNS), and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). 3 APRNs in the U.S. The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. https://www.ncsbn.org/4213.htm Google Scholar All groups continue to increase in number and effectiveness as integral members of the healthcare team. In her 2008 article entitled “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: The Impact of Patient Safety and Quality,” Eileen O’Grady reported that the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) workforce “has been growing exponentially with APRNs employed in every health care sector.” 1 O'Grady ET Advanced practice registered nurses: the impact on patient safety and quality. in: Hughes RG Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MDMarch 2008 Google Scholar The Bureau of Labor Statistics agreed, underscoring the demand for APRNs with the ever-increasing need for access to cost-effective, quality health care. 2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor Registered nurses. Occupational Outlook Handbook. 2006–07 ed. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm Google Scholar Today, there are more than 267,000 APRNs across the United States, practicing in communities, hospitals, and many other healthcare settings. APRNs are categorized as certified nurse practitioners (NPs), certified nurse midwives (CNM), certified nurse specialists (CNS), and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). 3 APRNs in the U.S. The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. https://www.ncsbn.org/4213.htm Google Scholar All groups continue to increase in number and effectiveness as integral members of the healthcare team.
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