Practice Model for Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 40-43
Author(s):  
Jamie Cairo ◽  
Mary Ann Muzi ◽  
Deanna Ficke ◽  
Shaunta Ford-Pierce ◽  
Katrina Goetzke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Practice Model

Practice Model for Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology

2017 ◽  
pp. 40-43
Author(s):  
Jamie Cairo ◽  
Mary Ann Muzi ◽  
Deanna Ficke ◽  
Shaunta Ford-Pierce ◽  
Katrina Goetzke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Physician Assistants ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Quality Improvements ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Patients With Cancer

According to ASCO, the number of practicing oncologists has remained stable despite growth demands, leading to an overall shortage in many areas of the country. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced practice providers (APPs) who can assist in the provision of support and care to patients with cancer, but the role of the APP in the oncology setting has not been well defined. There exists a variety of different practice patterns for APPs who work in oncology, and the lack of role definition and absence of an established practice model are considered leading causes of APP attrition. According to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, it has been well demonstrated that, when nurse practitioners are allowed to work to the full scope of their education and preparation, there are notable cost reductions and quality improvements in patient care. The focus of APP education and training is on health promotion, disease prevention, and primary care medical management, but most APPs have limited exposure to management of cancer in patients. With this in mind, Aurora Cancer Care developed a practice model for APPs who work in oncology. The goal of the model is to enhance the quality of care delivered to patients and provide a stimulating work environment that fosters excellent collaborative relationships with oncologist colleagues, supports professional growth, and allows APPs to practice to the full extent of their licensure.

The Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in a Shared Care Diabetes Practice Model

2001 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne W. Brown ◽  
Kathleen L. Wolff ◽  
Tom A. Elasy ◽  
Alan L. Oraber
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Practice Nurses ◽  
Shared Care ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Practice Nurses

An Advanced Practice Model

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret L. Campbell ◽  
Susan M. Brandel ◽  
Olubunmi I. Daramola ◽  
Marcia A. Postallian ◽  
Geraldine A. Dorris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Practice Model

Nurse-Performed Endoscopy

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Duffield ◽  
Susan Chapman ◽  
Samantha Rowbotham ◽  
Nicole Blay
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
System Model ◽  
Advanced Practice ◽  
Advanced Training ◽  
Pilot Program ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Increasing Demand

Increasing demands for health care globally often lead to discussions about expanding the involvement of nurses in a range of nontraditional roles. Several countries have introduced nurse endoscopists as a means of easing the burden of demand for a range of endoscopic procedures. A shortage of medical staff in Australia combined with increasing demand for endoscopy led to the implementation of nurse endoscopists as a pilot program in the state of Queensland, where a nurse practitioner model was implemented, and Victoria, where an advanced practice model was used. This article will discuss the implementation of and responses from the nursing, medical, and policy community to nurse-performed endoscopy in this country. Regarding health policy, access to cancer screening may be improved by providing nurses with advanced training to safely perform endoscopy procedures. Moreover, issues of nurse credentialing and payment need to be considered appropriate to each country’s health system model.

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