Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama.
American Academy of Nephrology PAs, St Petersburg, Florida JAANP and JAAPA have arranged to publish this article simultaneously in their January 2021 issues. Although the two articles may have minor style differences, they are essentially the same .
J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2021 Jan 1;33(1):51-56. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000490.
Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) have expanded roles in nephrology as both the patient load and acuity of care needed for this population have increased.
To evaluate workforce patterns of PAs and NPs working in nephrology over the past decade.
Using the biannual survey from the National Kidney Foundation Council of Advanced Practitioners, data were collected and analyzed over the past decade.
Surveys of nephrology practitioners show the evolution of the dialysis-centralized practitioner to one encompassing all aspects of nephrology: hospital, intensive care unit, research, office, and all types of dialysis. Salaries and benefits have increased to compensate for the expansion of responsibilities.
Physician assistants and NPs in nephrology have the opportunity to use their skills and training in caring for this high-risk population.
随着患者人数增加，对该人群的护理需求也变得更加复杂，因此医师助理（PA）和执业护士（NP）在肾病学领域的作用不断扩大。
评估过去十年中从事肾病学工作的 PA 和 NP 的劳动力模式。
利用美国肾脏基金会高级从业者理事会的半年度调查，对过去十年的数据进行了收集和分析。
肾病学从业者的调查显示，透析中心从业者的角色演变已涵盖肾病学的各个方面：医院、重症监护室、研究、办公室和各种类型的透析。薪酬和福利的增加是为了弥补责任的扩大。
肾病学中的 PA 和 NP 有机会利用他们的技能和培训来照顾这一高风险人群。
