Does a nurse practitioner in a LTCF decrease 30-day hospital readmission rates?
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Jodie L. Jones, RN; Denise Ramponi, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP, FAEN; Thomas Cline, MBA
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- Robert Morris University, New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
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The purpose of this quantitative study is to evaluate the impact of adding a nurse practitioner (NP) in the long-term care facility (LTCF) eight hours a day Monday through Friday on 30 day hospital readmission rates and to identify the variables that contribute to LTCF readmissions.
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Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | Quantitative Research |
Keywords | Hospital Readmission Rates Reduction; Longterm Care Settings; Nurse Practitioners |
Name | Nursing Education Research Conference 2016 |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International; National League for Nursing |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2016 |
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