2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-The Advanced Practitioner in the Neuro ICU

The Advanced Practitioner in the Neuro ICU – Expanding the Role

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Dr. Robert Blessing, a nurse practitioner at Duke University, gave a presentation on the expanding role of acute care nurse practitioners (APPs) in the neuro ICU. He discussed the importance of role clarity and how it has evolved over time. Dr. Blessing emphasized the need for clear expectations and understanding of APP roles among team members, including managers, physicians, and surgeons. He highlighted the importance of role clarity in various aspects of APP practice, including education, credentialing, certification, supervision, reimbursement, and collaboration. Dr. Blessing shared his experience at Duke University, where APPs provide 24-hour coverage and have specific responsibilities in patient care, coordination, education, research, and administration. He discussed how APPs contribute to clinical outcomes, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce costs. Dr. Blessing also mentioned the future directions of APP roles, such as interprofessional education, point-of-care ultrasonography, and expanding their roles beyond the ICU. Overall, Dr. Blessing emphasized the importance of evaluating and measuring the value of APP practice in order to optimize patient care and professional development.

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Robert Blessing, MSN, BSN

Keywords

acute care nurse practitioners

neuro ICU

role clarity

APP roles

education

patient care

coordination

professional development