Healthforce Center researchers have conducted numerous surveys and studies of advanced practice registered nurses, including nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse anesthetists. This research has examined:
- The characteristics of California’s nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife workforce
- The impact of state scope-of-practice regulations on the cost savings achieved by retail clinics
- The availability of nurse practitioners to care for vulnerable populations
- Nurse practitioner and nurse-midwife use of health information technology
- The factors that affect rural nurse practitioners including job satisfaction and intention to remain in rural areas
The Association of Nurse Practitioner Scope-of-Practice Laws With Emergency Department Use (2019)
Survey of Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse-Midwives (2018)
Does Independent Scope of Practice Affect Prescribing Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Utilization?
Nurse Practitioner Autonomy and Satisfaction in Rural Settings (2016)
How Many Nurse Practitioners Provide Primary Care? It Depends On How You Count Them (2015)
Use of Electronic Health Records by Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives (2012)
2010 Survey of Clinical Nurse Specialists (2011)
2010 Survey of Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives (2011)
For more information, please contact Joanne Spetz.