October 1998 Pew Report: Supportive of NP Goals

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American legislative agencies and professional organizations support the goals established by nurse practitioners. These include periodic competency requirements throughout nursing careers, increased levels of accountability and nationwide standards. Strategies for achieving these goals include public representation on professional medical boards and regulation of new or emerging practices.

Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Medical personnel, United States. Congress

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Teleconsultation: The Death of Distance

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Communications technology allows nurses and physicians to evaluate patients from a remote location. Technology allows health professionals to see more patients at lower costs. Telecommunications equipment can be used to consult with patients by using interactive video. It can also be used to transmit medical data such as radiographs and ultrasound images.

Health aspects, Usage, Telecommunications systems, Telecommunications, Telemedicine, Telecommunication systems, Telecommunication

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Wanted: Nurse Leaders To Craft Health Policy

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Nurses' role in changing US health care policy is examined. An evaluation of two fellowships that encourage nurses to increase political activity is presented.

Social aspects, Management, Planning, Health care industry, Political activity, Education, Nurses, Medical policy, Health policy, Scholarships, Scholarships (Financial aid)

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