Keywords

credentialing, hospital, nurse practitioners, scope of practice

 

Authors

  1. Klein, Tracy MS, RN, FNP

Abstract

Nurse practitioner credentialing involves evaluation of scope of practice for appropriate fit within the facility and consistent with state practice law. This summary review provides information regarding resources to better understand nurse practitioner credentialing, scope, and practice issues. Topics for work place future consideration include the trend toward specialty practice and use of the title doctor in the clinical setting.