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Arlene M Sperhac

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State regulations for the pediatric nurse practitioner in acute care.

INTRODUCTION: In response to economic factors affecting health care costs in caring for acutely ill children, pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) practice has expanded to include the acute care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP-AC). With this change in practice and in educational preparation, there have been changes in credentialing, certification, and, in some cases, state regulations. This study was conducted to clarify the state regulations for the PNP-AC. METHOD: A survey of the practice chairs, executive directors, or both, from each state Board of Nursing and the District of Columbia (n=51) was performed to determine whether PNP-ACs are recognized in each state and if not, what they would need to do to become eligible for recognition. RESULTS: The majority of states (31) require that PNP-ACs take the AC certification examination, and 10 require the primary care examination. The remainder of the states have variations in their requirements. DISCUSSION: Because this is an area that is changing rapidly, PNPs working in acute care settings need to stay abreast of changes in their state requirements.

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National agenda for advanced practice nursing: the practice doctorate.

The purpose of this article was to provide the background and rationale for the practice doctorate in nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Position Statement on the Practice Doctorate in Nursing, approved in October 2004, will be discussed. Outlined are some of the changes that will be needed in education, regulation, and advanced practice. Common questions and concerns that advanced practice nurses have, including titling, salary, and transitioning to the doctor of nursing practice degree, will be addressed.

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Facts and fallacies: the practice doctorate.

In the past year there has been continued discussion within professional organizations regarding the emergence of the practice doctorate. This in turn has caused concerns among some nurse practitioners. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the practice doctorate, current progress and development of the concept, and the potential impact on practicing pediatric and other nurse practitioners.

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Using multiple data sources for curriculum revision.

Traditionally, curriculum revisions have been made based primarily on guidelines and standards set forth by professional organizations that identify a core of knowledge that pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) must know regardless of their practice setting. However, the number and complexity of pediatric health conditions managed by PNPs have expanded beyond this core knowledge. To meet the PNP's changing role and employment needs, curriculum revisions based on the information gathered from surveys of alumni, employers, and a national survey of PNP graduates, as well as on traditional standards and guidelines, were made.

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