Recommendations for Matching Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Education and Certification to Pediatric Acute Care Populations

Bolick, Beth Nachtsheim; Bevacqua, Jennifer; Kline-Tilford, Andrea M.; Reuter‐Rice, Karin; Haut, Cathy; McComiskey, Carmel A.; Cavender, Joe Don; Verger, Judy

doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2012.09.009

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“…7 Obviously, research to fully support recommendations for ACNP practice is needed, but with very little information available for employers at present, it is important to address the current evidence. Table 1 provides examples of education, certifi cation, and patient population, along with recommendations for ideal previous nursing experience that can provide guidance with respect to hiring preferences for ACNPs.…”

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Hiring Appropriate Providers for Different Populations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

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Acute care nurse practitioners, prepared as providers for a variety of populations of patients, continue to make substantial contributions to health care. Evidence indicates shorter stays, higher satisfaction among patients, increased work efficiency, and higher quality outcomes when acute care nurse practitioners are part of unit-or service-based provider teams. The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education outlines detailed guidelines for matching nurse practitioners' education with certification and practice by using a population-focused algorithm. Despite national support for the model, nurse practitioners and employers continue to struggle with finding the right fit. Nurse practitioners often use their interest and previous nursing experience to apply for an available position, and hospitals may not understand preparation or regulations related to matching the appropriate provider to the work environment. In addition, state boards of nursing do not all ascribe to national recommendations. Inconsistencies are also apparent in the details of interpretation of advanced practice nursing roles between states. Despite evidence that supports the success of the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP), evidence that documents outcomes on the basis of preparation, certification, and nursing experience is lacking. The evolution of the ACNP role, national recommendations, published population-based competencies, and scope of practice strengthen the differentiation of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) roles, but do not specify hiring guidelines. The following discussion, gleaned from the available publications, attempts to provide assistance for making appropriate hiring decisions and offers insight and guidance for selecting a suitable candidate.

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“…A certified Acute Care PNP (CPNP-AC) has specialized education that supports care for patients with acute and critical illnesses who experience episodic illness or exacerbation of chronic illness or who require end-of-life care (Bolick et al, 2013). CPNP-ACs have specialized clinical skills and competencies to assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate pediatric patients (ANA, 2015), including responsibilities to "stabilize the patient's condition, prevent complications, restore maximum health, and/or provide palliative care" (National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties [NONPF], 2013, p. 39).…”

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White Paper: Critical Shortage of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Predicted

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Journal of Pediatric Health Care

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“…The APP educational programs often lack preparation in knowledge and skill for highly specialized patient populations, leaving the APP feeling inadequate to assume a patient management role. 19 Orientation programs are intended to bridge the gaps between education and practice through individualized, ongoing, focused peer support with coaching opportunities. To understand the orientation needs of the highly specialized APP in pediatric cardiac intensive care, a self-administered, electronic survey was distributed to 157 APPs in 43 CICU and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs).…”

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Education and Training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care: International Perspectives

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World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg

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Pediatric cardiac intensive care is an evolving and maturing field. There have been advances in education and training in recent years, specifically progress toward standardization of curricula, competencies, and certifications. International partnerships have fostered similar advancements in less resourced countries. For all disciplines and levels of expertise, simulation remains a versatile and effective modality in education. Although there is improved standardization for the training of physicians and nurses, the certification process remains undetermined.

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Recommendations for Matching Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Education and Certification to Pediatric Acute Care Populations

Cited by 13 publications

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Hiring Appropriate Providers for Different Populations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Hiring Appropriate Providers for Different Populations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

White Paper: Critical Shortage of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Predicted

Education and Training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care: International Perspectives

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