Advanced Practice Nursing in Pediatric Heart Failure- Therapeutics and Models of Care

Since the 1960s, the role of nurse practitioners has expanded significantly to include subspecialty management of patients with acute and chronic illness. The scope of practice for nurse practitioners has been outlined by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Nurse practitioners are licensed, independent providers who assess, diagnose, treat, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses [1]. The nurse practitioner can order, conduct, supervise, and interpret diagnostic testing and prescribe therapies including medications.

Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - August 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Teresa Gonzalez, Louie Callow, Esther Liu, Erika Wintering, Susan Park Tags: Review Source Type: research