Advanced practice psychiatric nursing: a national profile.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The results of a national survey of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (APPN) are presented. Results are based on the Society for Education and Research in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing's (SERPN) Primary Mental Health and Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing monograph. Characteristics of the nurses, the clients they serve, and their practice patterns are described. Documenting the cost-effectiveness of these practitioners and increasing the number of younger APPNs is recommended.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Merwin, EI; Greiner, D; Barrell, LM; Clement, J; Chisholm, M; Delaney, KR; Howard, PB; Poster, EC

Published Date

  • August 1997

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 11 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 182 - 183

PubMed ID

  • 9260337

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1532-8228

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0883-9417

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0883-9417(97)80025-8

Language

  • eng