McLeod R P
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA.
Adv Pract Nurs Q. 1995 Summer;1(1):15-20.
This article discusses the evolution of the nurse practitioner (NP) role from its inception 30 years ago to its changing status today. The history of educational programs for NPs is discussed, including the current controversy to combine the NP and clinical nurse specialist (CNS) roles at the master's level. Certification, practice opportunities, and salary ranges for NPs are examined in an effort to determine how far the NP role has really evolved.
本文探讨了执业护士（NP）角色从30年前创立至今的演变过程。文中讨论了NP教育项目的历史，包括目前在硕士层面合并NP和临床护理专家（CNS）角色的争议。对NP的认证、执业机会和薪资范围进行了研究，以确定NP角色实际演变的程度。
