Journal article
A mixed methods study of the work patterns of full‐time nurse practitioners in nursing homes
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore the integration of the nurse practitioner role in Canadian nursing homes to enable its full potential to be realised for resident and family care. The objective was to determine nurse practitioners' patterns of work activities.
BACKGROUND: Nurse practitioners were introduced in Canadian nursing homes a decade ago on a pilot basis. In recent years, government and nursing home sector …
Authors
Martin‐Misener R; Donald F; Wickson‐Griffiths A; Akhtar‐Danesh N; Ploeg J; Brazil K; Kaasalainen S; McAiney C; Carter N; Martin LS
Journal
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Vol. 24, No. 9-10, pp. 1327–1337
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
May 2015
DOI
10.1111/jocn.12741
ISSN
0962-1067