Advanced practice clinicians able to provide most levels of orthopedic care

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Advanced practice clinicians or orthopedic hospitalists can optimize patient care through approaches that are as autonomous or collaborative as the orthopedic surgeon or department needs, according to a presenter.
At the Interdisciplinary Conference on Orthopedic Value-Based Care, Michele M. Hughes, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, ONP-C Nursing, discussed models of care provided by individuals who are advanced practice clinicians (APCs). These can include nurse practitioners and physician assistants (PA).
Hughes, who has worked in such a role for about 20 years, said she has

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Advanced practice clinicians or orthopedic hospitalists can optimize patient care through approaches that are as autonomous or collaborative as the orthopedic surgeon or department needs, according to a presenter.
At the Interdisciplinary Conference on Orthopedic Value-Based Care, Michele M. Hughes, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, ONP-C Nursing, discussed models of care provided by individuals who are advanced practice clinicians (APCs). These can include nurse practitioners and physician assistants (PA).
Hughes, who has worked in such a role for about 20 years, said she has