A Study to Describe Perceptions of ARNP Roles in an Acute Care Setting

The aim of this study was to explore interdisciplinary team members' perceptions of the advanced registered nurse practitioner's (ARNP) delivery of care and collaboration in an acute care setting. A convenience sample of registered nurses and professional non-nursing personnel rated statements pertaining to the ARNP role. Both groups were satisfied with the ARNP role. Non-nurse licensed professionals tended to be more satisfied with the ARNPs than the staff nurses were, specifically in the areas of discharge planning and adding to the quality of care of patients. Nurses were more satisfied with the ARNP role regarding encouraging evidence-based practice and sharing resources.