2023 AES: Special Lecture | The Multi-disciplinary Patient Centered Team in Treating People with Epilepsy-The Role Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant: Scope of Practice and Certifications and Their Role as an Epilepsy Team Member

The Role Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant: Scope of Practice and Certifications and Their Role as an Epilepsy Team Member

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Susan Stanton, a physician assistant and manager at the Cleveland Clinic, outlined the various advanced practice providers (APPs) roles in epilepsy care, highlighting her management of over 20 providers in the Epilepsy Center. Susan distinguished between different APPs, such as Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), and Physician Assistants (PA), emphasizing their different training paths, scope of practice, and state-specific regulations. CNS and CNP roles involve graduate-level nursing education, while PAs have a medical training model, allowing for specialty flexibility. Susan discussed the significance of these roles in patient care, including prescribing practices and the economic impact of APPs in clinics. She underscored the importance of knowing state laws, understanding the nuances of each APP role, and the value they add to healthcare teams. She concluded by noting the Cleveland Clinic's supportive environment for APPs and emphasized the need for continuous professional development.

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Presenter: Susan Stanton, PA

Keywords

Advanced Practice Providers

Epilepsy Care

Physician Assistants

Cleveland Clinic

State Regulations