Evolving Roles of Advanced Practice Nurses and the Structures that Work

During the 2014 NAPNAP Conference, Melnic Consulting Group President Jill Gilliland moderated a two part panel discussion on the “Evolving Roles of Advanced Practice Nurses and the Structures that Work.”  Presenters represented many of the country’s leading children’s hospitals who shared their experiences and impressions of the advantages, challenges and strategies of developing or growing a structured program in a hospital setting.  Three models for success were presented that included some components of a strong model: An effective orientation program, cultivating advanced practice leaders and identifying outcomes impacted by nurse practitioner care.  Discussion also included multidisciplinary teams, their role, relationships and influence and how the contribution of the Advanced Practice Nurse impacts patient care delivery.  At the end of the presentations, panel members participated in a lively discussion with attendees who shared some very thoughtful questions and observations regarding structured programs and the evolving role of the advanced practice nurse.

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(Listed in the Advanced Practice Structure Section)

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A big thanks to the panel members who participated in this insightful session:

Colleen Miller, Director of Advanced Practice, Phoenix Children's
Lindy Moake, APS Clinical Manager, Heart Center, Children's Medical Center Dallas
Carmel McComiskey, Director, Nurse Practitioners, University of Maryland Medical Center
Suzette Stone, Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Acute Care, Texas Children's
Shannon Fitzgerald, Chief, Advanced Practice Services, Seattle Children's Hospital
April Kapu, Assistant Director of APN Practice - Critical Care, Vanderbilt University Hospital

To inquire about PNP jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com