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Hospital-Based Nurse Practitioner Practice: An Exploration Of Interprofessional Teams., Christina J. Hurlock-Chorostecki Mar 2013

Hospital-Based Nurse Practitioner Practice: An Exploration Of Interprofessional Teams., Christina J. Hurlock-Chorostecki

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Nurse practitioner (NP) roles within hospital teams are evolving worldwide. However, understanding of their practice within the context of interprofessional (IP) teamwork remains limited. This two-phase study undertaken within Ontario, Canada provides a new multi-perspective understanding of the value of NP practice within IP hospital teams. Constructivist grounded theory, a modification of the classic methodology, guided an interpretive approach based in exploration of process and meaning construction, privilege and power exposure, and juxtaposition with extant theory. A conceptual rendering of NP practice was determined through supplemental analysis of 30 team member focus groups. This new perspective emerged as three practice …


Northern Stars Of Education: Enhancing Nursing Practice Through Collaboration, Jenelle Brekken, Kristin Brandt, Tammy Filippi, Mary Leyk Jan 2013

Northern Stars Of Education: Enhancing Nursing Practice Through Collaboration, Jenelle Brekken, Kristin Brandt, Tammy Filippi, Mary Leyk

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To utilize collaboration to increase communication, innovation, and support.