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Educational options for acute care nurse practitioner practice.

Ruth M Kleinpell1, Diego F Perez, Richard McLaughlin

  • 1Rush University, College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, USA. ruth_m_kleinpell@rush.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|October 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Nurse practitioners (NPs) seeking acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) education have diverse options, including master's and post-master's programs. Many programs now offer distance learning, catering to those transitioning into acute care practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Advanced Practice Nursing

Background:

  • A need for information on acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) educational pathways was identified.
  • This is particularly relevant for NPs with prior education now working in acute care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compile and present information on available educational options for acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) practice.
  • To specifically address post-master's programs and distance-learning formats.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of 70 ACNP program websites was conducted.
  • Phone calls were utilized to gather further details on program offerings, including post-master's and distance options.

Main Results:

  • Master's and post-master's programs, alongside national certification, are key educational routes for ACNP practice.

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  • There is a notable increase in post-master's and distance-learning program availability.

    • Conclusions:

    • NPs have multiple avenues to pursue ACNP education, including those with existing NP specialty training.
    • Ensuring educational preparation aligns with ACNP practice standards, national, and state regulations is crucial.