Meeting
Abstract Number: 49
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: The transition of an experienced Registered Nurse into a novice hospital-based Nurse Practitioner (NP) is frequently met with trepidation. The novice NP is often uncertain if s/he possesses the level of clinical competency and scientific knowledge required to provide high quality evidence-based care to complex hospitalized patients. How does one ease the stress associated […]
Abstract Number: 119
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: The volume of opioid prescriptions in the US has increased dramatically over the last two decades, and strong evidence suggests that this has perpetuated opioid misuse, addiction, overdose, and drug-related deaths. We aimed to learn if there are differences in opioid prescribing among generalist physicians, NPs, and PAs to Medicare beneficiaries. Methods: We performed […]
Abstract Number: 349
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a growing role within hospital medicine groups. We studied physician perceptions of NPs and PAs in Hospital Medicine and identified factors that impact these perceptions. Methods: Data was collected through a mixed methodology survey with both open and closed-ended questions on a 6 point Likert scale. […]