Nurse practitioners in the USA - their past, present and future

Chronicles the role of nurse practitioners from their early beginnings to the present. Not only examines this group′s history but also explores their present role in health care delivery. Discusses interprofessional relationships along with consumer perceptions of their function. Concludes with an a...

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Published inHealth manpower management Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 3 - 10
Main Authors Asubonteng, Patrick, McCleary, Karl J, Munchus, George
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published MCB UP Ltd 01.06.1995
Subjects
Health care
Medical professions
USA
Nurses
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Summary:Chronicles the role of nurse practitioners from their early beginnings to the present. Not only examines this group′s history but also explores their present role in health care delivery. Discusses interprofessional relationships along with consumer perceptions of their function. Concludes with an analysis of the issues facing nurse practitioners and future implications for their viability.
ISSN:0955-2065
1758-7158
DOI:10.1108/09552069510092115