Are you savy about Nurse Managed Health Centers?

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

learn more about these facilities in nursing spectrum's article:

tine hansen-turton, on nurse-managed centers

suzanne hauser-holland, rn, msn

masthead date march 28, 2005

"nurse-managed health centers are directed by nurses in partnership with the communities that they serve. [nmhcs] are usually located in medically underserved areas in urban, rural, and suburban communities. they address health disparities, providing accessible comprehensive primary care and community health programs aimed at health promotion and disease prevention, in addition to behavioral health and home-care services. nurse-managed health centers focus their care on patients, their families, and their communities. care is provided by certified registered nurse practitioners (crnps) serving as primary-care providers, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, registered nurses, health educators, community outreach workers, and collaborating physicians."

full article:

http://community.nursingspectrum.com/magazinearticles/article.cfm?aid=13855