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A collaborative program for advanced practice in trauma/critical care nursing
Critical Care Nurse
|April 1, 1996
Summary
The Trauma Nurse Practitioner (TNP) program establishes a rigorous educational standard for advanced practice nurses in acute and trauma care. Graduates are prepared to provide specialized care, highlighting the growing need and bright future for TNPs in collaborative healthcare models.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Trauma Care
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Increasing number of trauma victims require specialized nursing care.
- The Trauma Nurse Practitioner (TNP) role is crucial for addressing these needs.
- Advanced practice nursing models are essential in tertiary care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a rigorous educational standard for TNPs.
- To promote the recognition and leadership of TNPs in acute care.
- To foster collaborative relationships between TNPs and physicians.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a comprehensive TNP educational program.
- Focus on advanced practice and scholarship within a collaborative model.
- Integration of graduates into trauma and critical care settings.
Main Results:
- The first TNP class set a high standard for future education.
- Graduates are successfully employed in advanced practice roles in trauma/critical care.
- An appropriate certification examination exists for TNPs.
Conclusions:
- The TNP role is vital for quality care of acutely ill patients.
- The future for advanced practice nurses in acute care is promising.
- Collaboration between nurses and physicians is key to advancing this field.