Abstract
Nurse practitioners provide health care in a variety of settings, which can be subdivided into two broad categories: collaborative practice, indicating physician and nurse practitioner practice in the same setting, and independent practice, indicating physician preceptor not in the same facility. This study’s purpose was to determine if differences exist in practice patterns of nurse practitioners in collaborative and independent practice. This descriptive, conparative study was guided by the American Nurses Association Social Policy Statement. The setting was the predominately rural state of Mississippi. The sample
Degree
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Department
Graduate Nursing
Degree Date
8-1-1998
Publication Number
27919750
First Advisor
Dr. Maripat Curtis
Second Advisor
Linda Cox
Third Advisor
Lori Davis
Document Type
Thesis
Recommended Citation
Wallace, Lee, "A Comparison Of Practice Patterns Of Nurse Practitioners In Collaborative Practice And Those In Independent Practice Arrangements" (1998). MSN Research Projects. 10.
https://athenacommons.muw.edu/msn-projects/10