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Autonomy in practice.

C Z Dachelet, J A Sullivan

    The Nurse Practitioner
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Professional autonomy is a key characteristic of the nurse practitioner (NP) role, impacting NPs, nursing, and healthcare. This paper explores autonomy

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Policy
    • Professional Autonomy

    Background:

    • The nurse practitioner (NP) role emerged in the early 1960s, introducing new dimensions to nursing.
    • Increased professional autonomy was identified as a significant addition to the NP role from its inception.
    • Autonomy has become a defining characteristic as the NP role has evolved.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present foundational assumptions about autonomy and its connection to the definition of a profession.
    • To analyze the implications of professional autonomy for individual nurse practitioners.
    • To examine the effects of autonomy on the nursing profession and the broader healthcare system.
    • To propose a model for understanding professional autonomy within the context of the NP role.

    Main Methods:

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    • Conceptual analysis of professional autonomy.
    • Literature review on NP role evolution and autonomy.
    • Development of a conceptual model.

    Main Results:

    • Autonomy is intrinsically linked to professional status and identity.
    • Increased NP autonomy has significant implications for healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
    • A model is proposed to guide the understanding and application of autonomy in the NP role.

    Conclusions:

    • Professional autonomy is fundamental to the NP role and its integration into healthcare.
    • Understanding and supporting NP autonomy is crucial for the nursing profession and healthcare system.
    • The proposed model offers a framework for further research and policy development regarding NP autonomy.