Authors

1. Akintade, Bimbola PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP
2. Idzik, Shannon DNP, RN, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN
3. Gourley, Bridgitte DNP, RN, FNP-BC
4. Montgomery, Kathryn Lothschuetz PhD, RN, NEA-BC
5. Indenbaum-Bates, Keisha MS, RN
6. Novak, Kristy MS
7. Hicks, Gary N. MS, RN, CEN, CNE
8. Appleby, Tonya DNP, ACNP-BC, GNP-BC, FHM

Abstract

This case study describes how an innovative, triple-win, academic-practice partnership model can be used to deepen the clinical expertise of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) students and improve rural Americans' access to quality patient care. It features the experience and strategies used by a school of nursing and a local rural hospital system collaborating to provide clinical experiences for APRN students pursuing doctor of nursing practice degrees.