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Ann Hayden1, Laurie Sund2, Ashlee Garcia3
1University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners : JNP
|August 12, 2026
Summary
Advanced practice nurses (APRNs) are crucial in healthcare innovation. This study highlights their vital role on expert panels, guiding the development of bariatric simulation systems and educational curricula.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Medical Simulation
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- The role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) is expanding within complex healthcare systems.
- APRNs are recognized for providing holistic, patient-centered care and improving service accessibility.
- Their contributions extend beyond clinical practice to education, mentorship, and interprofessional collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the underrecognized role of APRNs on clinical expert panels for research studies.
- To describe the contributions of APRNs in guiding the development of a bariatric mannequin simulation system.
- To detail the role of APRNs in shaping the associated educational curriculum.
Main Methods:
- An interdisciplinary clinical expert panel was convened for NIH-funded studies.
- APRNs actively participated in guiding the development process.
- The focus was on creating a bariatric mannequin simulation system and curriculum.
Main Results:
- APRNs made multifaceted contributions to the expert panel.
- Their input was instrumental in shaping the bariatric simulation system.
- APRNs played a key role in curriculum development for the simulation.
Conclusions:
- APRNs offer unique expertise to research study expert panels.
- Their involvement can significantly enhance the development of medical simulation tools.
- This highlights a valuable, yet often overlooked, contribution of APRNs to healthcare research and education.
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