Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000534
Jennifer Wilbeck, Paula Tucker, Wesley D Davis
This manuscript explores the historical evolution of emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) education from its inception to its current state. It discusses key milestones, innovative leaders, curricular approaches and current program characteristics. The paper concludes with a review of the current state of ENP education, persistent challenges, and future directions. Professional organizations that have shaped both the ENP role and education over time are also considered. By examining the historical context, this review provides insights into the evolution of ENP education, contributing to a deeper understanding of the ENP role and education's significance in emergency care.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-06DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000540
K Sue Hoyt
{"title":"10th Anniversary of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners.","authors":"K Sue Hoyt","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000540","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000542
Nancy J Denke, Lorna Schumann, Diane F Switzer
As demands in the way of healthcare delivery increase, nurse practitioners have become essential components in optimizing access to healthcare and improving outcomes around the globe. The authors recognize the vital role nurse practitioners play globally and that education, practice, and credentialing differ significantly across countries. Many countries have a wide variation in educational requirements, resulting in a lack of adequate advanced practice nursing training and regulation of practice. Additionally, many countries are experiencing increased demands in the form of emergency services, with long waiting times and severe crowding in emergency departments. Worldwide, many programs are being developed to educate advanced practice nurses on improving emergency medical care, but developing such programs is a complex process This article aims to discuss the scope of practice and roles of advanced practice nurses globally. We will also attempt to clarify and improve these global standards and discuss competencies in this role.
{"title":"A Global Review of Advanced Practice Nursing in the Emergency Department.","authors":"Nancy J Denke, Lorna Schumann, Diane F Switzer","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000542","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000542","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As demands in the way of healthcare delivery increase, nurse practitioners have become essential components in optimizing access to healthcare and improving outcomes around the globe. The authors recognize the vital role nurse practitioners play globally and that education, practice, and credentialing differ significantly across countries. Many countries have a wide variation in educational requirements, resulting in a lack of adequate advanced practice nursing training and regulation of practice. Additionally, many countries are experiencing increased demands in the form of emergency services, with long waiting times and severe crowding in emergency departments. Worldwide, many programs are being developed to educate advanced practice nurses on improving emergency medical care, but developing such programs is a complex process This article aims to discuss the scope of practice and roles of advanced practice nurses globally. We will also attempt to clarify and improve these global standards and discuss competencies in this role.</p>","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000545
{"title":"A Global Review of Advanced Practice Nursing in the Emergency Department.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000545","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000538
Wesley D Davis
Over the past two decades, the emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) role has significantly enhanced emergency care in the United States. With the increasing complexity of emergency care, ENPs have expanded into nontraditional settings, necessitating regulatory updates to maintain patient safety. The Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Regulation has influenced ENP practice, yet consistent regulatory recognition is still needed due to the marked evolution in ENP practice. Despite collaborative efforts to prepare the ENP workforce and ensure competency through standardized education, certification, and licensure, recent unethical publications and skewed statistics have threatened the specialty's progress. Addressing these challenges is crucial for advancing the ENP role and ensuring high-quality emergency care delivery.
{"title":"Breaking Barriers and Navigating the Future of Emergency Care: The Role of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner.","authors":"Wesley D Davis","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000538","DOIUrl":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the past two decades, the emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) role has significantly enhanced emergency care in the United States. With the increasing complexity of emergency care, ENPs have expanded into nontraditional settings, necessitating regulatory updates to maintain patient safety. The Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Regulation has influenced ENP practice, yet consistent regulatory recognition is still needed due to the marked evolution in ENP practice. Despite collaborative efforts to prepare the ENP workforce and ensure competency through standardized education, certification, and licensure, recent unethical publications and skewed statistics have threatened the specialty's progress. Addressing these challenges is crucial for advancing the ENP role and ensuring high-quality emergency care delivery.</p>","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000533
Elda Ramirez, Wesley D Davis
The creation of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) marked a significant milestone in the professionalization of emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). This interview with Dr. Elda Ramirez, the founder of AAENP, explores the critical moments and challenges that led to the establishment of the organization. Driven by the need for a dedicated body to advocate for the unique role of ENPs, AAENP was founded to address gaps in regulatory recognition and professional standards within the broader nursing profession. The manuscript delves into the origins of AAENP, highlighting the pivotal roles of co-founders Drs. Arlo Weltge and Kyle Kincaid, and discusses the organization's early achievements, including the development of a specialized certification exam. AAENP's journey underscores the importance of professional societies in advancing specialty practices and advocating for the interests of their members.
{"title":"Founding a Professional Organization: An Interview with American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners' Founder, Dr. Elda Ramirez.","authors":"Elda Ramirez, Wesley D Davis","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000533","DOIUrl":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The creation of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) marked a significant milestone in the professionalization of emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). This interview with Dr. Elda Ramirez, the founder of AAENP, explores the critical moments and challenges that led to the establishment of the organization. Driven by the need for a dedicated body to advocate for the unique role of ENPs, AAENP was founded to address gaps in regulatory recognition and professional standards within the broader nursing profession. The manuscript delves into the origins of AAENP, highlighting the pivotal roles of co-founders Drs. Arlo Weltge and Kyle Kincaid, and discusses the organization's early achievements, including the development of a specialized certification exam. AAENP's journey underscores the importance of professional societies in advancing specialty practices and advocating for the interests of their members.</p>","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000541
K Sue Hoyt
{"title":"A Tribute to the Founders of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners.","authors":"K Sue Hoyt","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000541","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000536
Margaret J Carman, Kathleen S Jordan
Certification serves to validate the knowledge, skills, and experience required for clinical practice. Availability of a certification for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) has had an arduous path. This article examines the history of ENP certification in the United States, its territories and Canada, and how the certification examination has arrived at its current state.
{"title":"The Path to Certification for Emergency Nurse Practitioners.","authors":"Margaret J Carman, Kathleen S Jordan","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TME.0000000000000536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Certification serves to validate the knowledge, skills, and experience required for clinical practice. Availability of a certification for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) has had an arduous path. This article examines the history of ENP certification in the United States, its territories and Canada, and how the certification examination has arrived at its current state.</p>","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142591878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000532
The history of emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) is one of evolution and adaptation in response to changing healthcare demands. The role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in emergency departments (EDs) has undergone significant evolution since the 1970s. This historical narrative traces the historical development of ENPs, focusing on their roles, training, and impact on patient care. It explores early experimental programs, academic training, and the increasing integration of NPs into emergency care settings.
{"title":"The Evolution of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Role: A Historical Review.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000532","DOIUrl":"10.1097/TME.0000000000000532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The history of emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) is one of evolution and adaptation in response to changing healthcare demands. The role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in emergency departments (EDs) has undergone significant evolution since the 1970s. This historical narrative traces the historical development of ENPs, focusing on their roles, training, and impact on patient care. It explores early experimental programs, academic training, and the increasing integration of NPs into emergency care settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":45446,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}