MN 550 Unit 4 Discussion 1

Unit 4: Quality and Safety and the role of the NP - Discussion 

Topic 1: The Role of the NP in Improving Quality and Safety 

Conduct a literature search to locate at least one article that addresses the role of the nurse practitioner in improving patient safety and quality of care delivered. Once you have done this, prepare a posting in which you: 

• Describe the role of the NP in promoting quality and      safety in the U.S. health care system. 
• Propose a minimum of three methods for the NP to ensure      continuous improvement in the quality and safety of healthcare      systems.