A group is working to increase the number of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) who have hospital admitting privileges. Which barriers should these nurses address?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. There is no Medicare regulation mandating medical staff membership of APNs.
2. The fees associated with obtaining admitting privileges are prohibitive for ANPs.
3. State laws concerning ANP admitting privileges are confusing and contradictory.
4. Some state laws limit the scope of ANP practice.
5. Some hospitals do not allow non-physicians to admit patients.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: Medicare regulations may prevent the ANP from conducting patient examinations in the hospital setting because the ANP does not have medical staff membership.
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