Impact of Nurse Practitioner Practice Regulations on Rural Population Health Outcomes and Healthcare Disparities
Overview
This paper analyzes research on nurse practitioners' role in enhancing healthcare services in marginalized and rural communities. The student examines how regulatory frameworks impact nurse practitioner practice and their ability to reduce healthcare disparities and professional shortages in underserved U.S. areas.
What this coursework covers
- Introduction and chosen topic focusing on nurse practitioners in marginalized areas
- Analysis of Ortiz et al. (2018) article on rural population health outcomes
- Application of CARP evaluation method assessing currency, authority, relevance and reliability, and purpose
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Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 4: Research Analysis
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Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 4: Research Analysis
Chosen Article: Ortiz, J., Hofler, R., Bushy, A., Lin, Y. L., Khanijahani, A., & Bitney, A. (2018, June). Impact of nurse practitioner practice regulations on rural population health outcomes. In Healthcare (Vol. 6, No. 2, p. 65). Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. doi: 10.3390/healthcare6020065.
Chosen Topic. The role of Nurse Practitioners in enhancing health care services in marginalized areas and communities.
The article I chose for the assignment is “Impact of Nurse Practitioner Practice Regulations on Rural Population Health Outcomes” by Judith et al. The topic of the article relates to the concept of nurse practitioners and their role in reducing disparities in U.S. rural areas. The topic I am interested in how the U.S. healthcare system can integrate nursing practitioners to ensure the reduction of shortages in different rural areas. Since nurses comprise the largest segments among the health care sector, the article has highlighted how nurses can help healthcare improvement in rural and marginalized areas.
The article has incorporated the use of concepts and theories related to nursing practice. The primary purpose of theory in the nursing profession is to improve and promote healthcare by influencing the health and quality of patients positively. In relation to this theory, the article has discussed how barriers to practice and care can be removed. It has also discussed various approaches that can be used to improve healthcare in the U.S.