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The case for advanced practice nurses in ED.(issues)
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Australian Nursing Journal
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October 1, 2005
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Australia is a land of contrasts: this is particularly true of health care, and especially true of emergency care.
However, contrasts in the terminology and variety of roles of advanced practice nurses appear to have led to some confusion about the extent and potential benefit of their contribution to emergency services.
A nationally consistent approach to emerging nursing roles in Australian emergency departments would not only enable the consistent and continual development of advanced practice roles for emergency department (ED) nurses, but could also improve efficiency and thus patient welfare.
Advanced practice nurses at all levels must, however, be vigilant ...