Measuring practice patterns among acute care nurse practitioners

Peri Rosenfeld, Mary Dee McEvoy, Kimberly Glassman

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Abstract

Objective: This initiative was designed to develop a reliable instrument to measure the activities of acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs). A sound, standardized method for measuring ACNP productivity will assist nursing leaders and administrators to demonstrate the effectiveness and productivity of ACNPs in and across institutions and systems. Background data: Current research on ACNPs uses many different methodologies and research designs, and fails to provide standard definitions to measure practice patterns, making it difficult to generalize across settings. Methods: Advisory groups from 2 New York academic health science centers developed a survey that covered the demographic, educational, and employment characteristics of ACNPs, and a 20-item classification of advanced practice nursing activities. Sixty- one ACNPs completed surveys, a 58% response rate. Results: The survey found strong similarities at both institutions. ACNPs spend most of their time in 5 activities involving direct care and 4 activities within indirect care. Strong Cronbach alphas confirmed that the instrument was reliable. Conclusions/implications: The availability of a reliable instrument for measuring ACNP practice patterns provides administrators with a powerful tool to demonstrate the contributions of their ACNPs. In addition, a standardized method for data collection can contribute to healthcare workforce policy discussions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)159-165
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Nursing Administration
Volume33
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Leadership and Management

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