台灣專科護理師在臨床實務上面臨的困境與挑戰

Difficulties and Challenges of Nurse Practitioners in Clinical Practices in Taiwan

專科護理師在人力短缺的環境下擔負部分住院醫師的工作，面臨諸多角色定位、多元心理壓力及專業認同的問題。

本研究採質性研究法，透過滾雪球方式與十一位專科護理師進行深度訪談，分析訪談逐字稿，透過分類找出主題。

專科護理師目前面臨的問題，應朝專師專業化及專科化的方向尋求解決之道，不僅應提升專科護理 師的職能及功能，且應改變現行醫護共管的專師管理模式。

 

Nurse practitioners were created to meet the shortfall of residents. However, there are still a lot of issues that exist, such as unclear role orientation, multiple pressures, and the professional identity of nurse practitioners.

This is a qualitative research based on in-depth interviews with eleven nurse practitioners through snowball sampling. Researchers analyzed the transcripts and categorized the themes..

The problems nurse practitioners are facing can be tackled through developing their professionalism and specialization. This can improve the professional capability and function of nurse practitioners. The current management model, governed by both the medical and nursing department, should be replaced.