According to Brown and Draye, a central theme in their research of pioneer NPs was that of building on existing autonomy and making a difference in patient care. [6] APNs who desire to practice in the ...

Elissa Allen, PhD, RN - Assistant Professor. Dr. Allen’s research focuses on “Bladder Health Early in the Lifespan.” She focuses on using a lifespan perspective of bladder health to target issues ...

The present as well as the future holds exciting opportunities for advanced practice nurses (APNs), not the least of which is participation during surgery as a first assistant. In 1990, when the ...