Gilliss, C. L. and Davis, L. L., Primary care and advanced practice nursing: Past, present and future,
in Advanced practice nursing: Emphasizing common roles, 2nd Ed., edited by Stanley, J. M.
(2005),
pp. 122-145, F. A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, PA
(last updated on 2011/07/21)
Abstract:
Chapter Objectives. After completing this chapter, the reader will be able to:
1 Analyze socioeconomic and political forces contributing to the continued emphasis on
primary care systems in the United States.
2 Synthesize the implications of various health care work force projections for emerging primary care systems in the first half of the twenty-first century.
3 Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using the following methods for evaluating
advanced practice nursing in primary care settings:(a) classification of patient encounters, (b) comparison in standards of care, and (c) documentation of functions of primary care.
4 Explore facilitating and inhibiting factors influencing advanced practice nursing in emerging primary care systems.
5 Articulate a personal philosophy on the nature and scope of advanced practice nursing
skills and primary care services.
