Rev. ed. of: Advanced practice nursing : an integrative approach / Ann B. Hamric, Judith A. Spross, and Charlene M. Hanson. 3rd ed. c2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. Historical and Developmental Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing -- Ch. 1. A brief history of advanced practice nursing in the United States / Arlene W. Keeling -- Ch. 2. Conceptualizations of advanced practice nursing / Judith A. Spross and Marjorie Thomas Lawson -- Ch. 3. A definition of advanced practice nursing / Ann B. Hamric -- Ch. 4. Role development of the advanced practice nurse / Karen A. Brykczynski -- Pt. II. Competencies of Advanced Practice Nursing -- Ch. 5. Direct clinical practice / Mary Fran Tracy -- Ch. 6. Expert coaching and guidance / Judith A. Spross -- Ch. 7. Consultation / Anne-Marie Barron and Patricia A. White -- Ch. 8. Research / Judith A. DePalma -- Ch. 9. Clinical, professional, and systems leadership / Judith A. Spross and Charlene M. Hanson -- Ch. 10. Collaboration / Charlene M. Hanson and Judith A. Spross -- Ch. 11. Ethical decision making / Ann B. Hamric and Sarah A. Delgado -- Pt. III. Advanced Practice Roles: The Operational Definitions of Advanced Practice Nursing -- Ch. 12. The clinical nurse specialist / Patricia S. A. Sparacino and Cathy C. Cartwright -- Ch. 13. The primary care nurse practitioner / Ann Reid Anderson and Eileen T. O'Grady -- Ch. 14. The acute care nurse practitioner / Marilyn Hravnak, Ruth M. Kleinpell, Kathy S. Magdic and Jane Guttendorf -- Ch. 15. The blended role of the clinical nurse specialist and the nurse pracitioner / Patricia M. Hentz and Ann B. Hamric -- Ch. 16. The certified nurse-midwife / Cheryl A. Sarton and Maureen A. Kelley -- Ch. 17. The certified registered nurse anesthetist / Margaret Faut-Callahan and Michael J. Kremer -- Ch. 18. Evolving and innovative opportunities for advanced practice nursing / Jeanne Salyer and Ann B. Hamric -- Pt. IV. Critical Elements in Managing Advanced Practice Nursing Environments -- Ch. 19. Business planning and reimbursement mechanisms / Charlene M. Hanson and Sally D. Bennett -- Ch. 20. Marketing and contracting considerations / Donna R. Hodnicki -- Ch. 21. Understanding regulatory, legal, and credentialing requirements / Charlene M. Hanson -- Ch. 22. Health policy issues in changing environments / Eileen T. O'Grady and Jean E. Johnson -- Ch. 23. Strengthening advanced practice nursing in organizational structures : administrative considerations / Brenda M. Nevidjon and Cynthia J. Simonson -- Ch. 24. Outcomes evaluation and performance improvement : an integrative review of research on advanced practice nursing / Gail L. Ingersoll -- Ch. 25. Outcomes evaluation and performance improvement : using data and information technology to improve practice / Vicky A. Mahn-DiNicola -- Appendix A. Sample Employment Contract -- Appendix B. Sample Collaborative Practice Agreement -- Appendix C. Sample Query Letter.