The primary healthcare nurse practitioner role in Canada.
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چکیده
Primary healthcare nurse practitioners (PHCNPs), also known as family or all-ages nurse practitioners, are the fastest growing advanced practice nursing role in Canada. All 10 provinces and three territories now have legislation that authorizes their role. Their introduction is linked to countrywide health reform efforts to improve the accessibility and quality of primary healthcare.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing leadership
دوره 23 Spec No 2010 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010