advanced nurse practitioner


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advanced nurse practitioner

An umbrella term for the following health care professionals: certified nurse-midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse practitioner.
See also: practitioner
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Gwen Taylor, practice manager at Newburn Practice, said: "The new GP sessions are an enhancement to the service already being provided by the advanced nurse practitioners.
Patients receive want in their own service they community; A new GP service is giving greater flexibility and care closer to home for people in Tyneside. Health Reporter HELEN RAE explains
Advanced nurse practitioner Jennifer started as ANP, covering two of Erskine's four care homes, in February last year.
Top award for caring Jennifer
With further study, such as to masters degree level, you may be able to apply for advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) and clinical nurse specialist (CNS) positions.
Helping people to cope with stressful situations
PICTURE: MIKE URWIN www.icNewcastle.co.uk/buyaphoto ref: 01290102 IN COMMUNITY - Advanced nurse practitioner Sally Hall selects swabs for a patient investigation; FAMILY-CENTRED CARE - Amy Sandland, four, from Lemington, is examined by Catherine Lawson; VALUABLE SERVICE - Advanced nurse practitioner Catherine Lawson who is now able to write out prescriptions PICTURE: MIKE URWIN www.icNewcastle.co.uk/buyaphoto ref: 01290103
Nurse practitioners giving patients more choice in health care despite lack of a GP; In association with the NHS A recent campaign has been set up to bring a GP surgery to Lemington in Newcastle. Health reporter HELEN RAE takes a look at the health services already on offer in the area
With further study (for example to masters degree level) you may be able to apply for advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) and clinical nurse specialist (CNS) posts.
Supporting people who need more than a little help to cope
Melanie, an advanced nurse practitioner at the Crossley Street surgery in Wetherby and a senior lecturer at Huddersfield University, is one of just six nurses nationwide to achieve the prestigious title.
Melanie receives a regal award; Lecturer one of just six people to get honour
Ffion Simcox, an advanced nurse practitioner at the hospital, had said on the first day of the three-day hearing on Wednesday: "When he first arrived on the unit he did appear a little clammy and a bit breathless.
I DON'T THINK WE FAILED HIM; DOCTOR SAYS 42-YR-OLD WHO DIED DAY AFTER BEING SENT HOME FROM HOSPITAL WAS FIT FOR DISCHARGE
Lead advanced nurse practitioner Ceri Thomas, who took part in the trial, said she had already seen the advantages of the new system.
Hospital's hi-tech test trial proves to be success
Ffion Simcox, an advanced nurse practitioner at Ysbyty Gwynedd, told the hearing in Caernarfon yesterday: "When he first arrived he did appear a little clammy and a bit breathless.
Dad died of clot day after he was sent home from hospital; HE WAS TOLD SHORTNESS OF BREATH WAS 'ANXIETY'
First woman across the line at the 5k was Sarah Jackson, 34, an advanced nurse practitioner in Alder Hey hospital's emergency department, who finished in 20 minutes 51 seconds.
5km warm up race

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