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Advanced
Practice Nursing Council
The APN Council is a diverse
group of Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse
Specialists who practice in all Divisions of the VA Pittsburgh Health Care
System. The APN Council supports the mission and goals of the Medical
Center through research, clinical practice, education/career development,
leadership development, technology and quality performance.
Membership comprises Registered
Nurses who function in an advanced practice role in
a variety of settings. The APN
Council serves as a resource to all areas of the Medical Center by providing
leadership in practice through consultation, outcome based research and analysis
of issues affecting patient care. The
Council promotes collegiality and collaboration among health care providers.
The
APN Council encourages all advance practice nurses to participate in monthly
meetings. Co-chairpersons, one
nurse practitioner and one clinical specialist serve for a 2-year term. The NELC assigns a nurse liaison member to the APN Council on a rotation
basis to act as an advisor.
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