The nurse practitioner in children's ambulatory care

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nursing
• Advanced Practice Nursing

Background:

• Developing nursing roles, such as nurse practitioners, incorporate advanced clinical skills.
• These roles are crucial for enhancing patient care in specialized settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of nurse practitioner roles.
• To highlight the skills acquired in these evolving nursing positions.

Main Methods:

• The study focuses on the evolution of nurse practitioner roles.
• It details the integration of new skills within a specific clinical unit.

Main Results:

• Nurse practitioners are developing skills in history-taking and clinical assessment.
• They are also trained in requesting X-rays and performing cannulation on children.

Conclusions:

• The nurse practitioner role is expanding in pediatric ambulatory care.
• These developments signify advancements in nursing practice and patient management.