Wei Ching-Wen, Tung Heng-Hsin, Tsay Shiow-Luan, Lin Che-Wei
Surgical Department, Chen-Hsin Hospital, PeiTou, Taipei, Taiwan.
J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2012 Mar;24(3):138-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2011.00707.x. Epub 2012 Feb 10.
To describe the barriers that nurse practitioners (NPs) face and their hopes for the future.
The study used a qualitative research design, with 10 certified NPs who were recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected through a face-to-face semi-structured interview, and content analysis was used to analyze the data.
NPs in Taiwan are challenged by a number of barriers; however, they remain positive that their circumstances will improve.
The results of this study suggest that there is a need for better communication between policymakers and NPs. Additionally, as recommended by the International Council of Nursing, there is a need for NPs to earn a master's degree and to have formal training prior to beginning work as an NP. Furthermore, to evaluate the NPs' performance, outcome studies need to be conducted. Implementing such recommendations should enable NPs to earn the respect and support of healthcare professionals and administrators.
描述执业护士（NPs）面临的障碍及其对未来的期望。
本研究采用定性研究设计，通过便利抽样招募了10名获得认证的执业护士。数据通过面对面的半结构化访谈收集，并采用内容分析法进行数据分析。
台湾的执业护士面临诸多障碍；然而，他们仍然积极认为自身处境将会改善。
本研究结果表明，政策制定者与执业护士之间需要更好的沟通。此外，正如国际护士理事会所建议的，执业护士在开始工作前需要获得硕士学位并接受正规培训。此外，为了评估执业护士的表现，需要进行结果研究。实施这些建议应能使执业护士赢得医疗保健专业人员和管理人员的尊重与支持。
