BACKGROUND Definitions of advanced nursing practice abound, yet little has been published concerning the context for advanced nursing in sub-Saharan Africa. This study set out to explore the existence of, and potential for, advanced nursing practice in Kenya. METHODS Ten nurses were invited to participate in semi-structured qualitative interviews. Participants were purposively selected to pro...

A continuing education article for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced degree nurses, oncology and hematology nurses, pharmacists, and physicians The purpose of this article is to provide advanced practitioners with important information about new treatment options for mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including novel oral agents,...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To provide a description of the inception and evolution of the Breast Cancer Education and Risk Assessment Program. DATA SOURCES Computerized database (e.g., Personal Family History Risk Assessment Model, Knowledge Assessment Tool, risk perception, evaluation form) and author experience. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 749 women participated in the group education and risk-asse...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify the clinical skills, commonly performed by nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs), that are beyond the entry-level practice guidelines and to determine NMTs' interest in the development of an advanced practice career pathway for nuclear medicine technology. METHODS The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) conducted a surve...