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. 2022 Jul-Aug;36(4):381-387.
doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.01.005. Epub 2022 Mar 3.

The Pediatric Palliative APRN: Leading the Future

The Pediatric Palliative APRN: Leading the Future

Carrie L Cormack et al. J Pediatr Health Care. 2022 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Pediatric palliative advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) leaders are essential in advancing the field of pediatric palliative care. With expertise in pediatrics and strong advocacy skills for children, APRNs are well suited to lead interprofessional clinical teams, educational programs, community hospice and palliative organizations, policy changes, and research initiatives. Despite the prominence of their positions, there is a paucity of literature on pediatric palliative APRNs. This paper explores the leadership roles of the pediatric palliative APRN, offers resources to support leadership development, and showcases the importance of this role in various domains of pediatric palliative care.

Keywords: Pediatric palliative APRN; leadership; palliative competencies; primary palliative care; specialty palliative care.

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