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An educational model for the acute care nurse practitioner
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1995
Summary
New advanced practice nurse roles require distinct education. This article proposes an educational model to differentiate core advanced practice nursing knowledge from specialized acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Acute Care
Background:
- Evolving opportunities for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) highlight the need for role differentiation.
- Distinguishing between general advanced practice nursing knowledge and specialized ACNP knowledge is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an educational model specifically designed for acute care nurse practitioners.
- To address the need for differentiating core curriculum elements and merging advanced practice nursing roles.
Main Methods:
- The article proposes a conceptual educational model.
- The model differentiates foundational advanced practice nursing knowledge from specialized ACNP competencies.
Main Results:
- The proposed model provides a framework for ACNP education.
- It clarifies the distinct knowledge base and role functions specific to ACNPs.
Conclusions:
- A specialized educational model is essential for preparing acute care nurse practitioners.
- This model supports the evolving roles and distinct competencies within advanced practice nursing.