Increasing Professional Tension Limits NP Opportunities

Article Abstract:

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been subjected to tension from parts of the medical community, such as being limited to Medicaid or Medicare patients. Some HMOs do not allow NPs to treat their patients. Legislation identifying NPs as primary care providers is either in effect or pending in over a dozen states. NPs should educate the public about the role of NPs.

Laws, regulations and rules, Practice, Health maintenance organizations

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Nursing Leaders Consider Reactions to AMA Policy

Article Abstract:

The author examines the increasing political tension over standards for nonphysician practitioners. Information regarding positions of medical associations, nurse practitoners, and the health care industry are discussed.

Standards, Internet, Nurses, Information services, American Medical Association

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The Fight for Inclusion: A Status Report

Article Abstract:

Nurse practitioners (NPs) continue their work in gaining name recognition in the medical community. An evaluation of drug labels' and medical publications' use of provider neutral language is presented.

Marketing

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