April Kapu

• Kapu, A., & Fuller, V. (2023). Full practice authority. In D. W. Evans & D. D. Evans (Eds.), Emergency nurse practitioner: Scope and standards of practice (Chapter 4.1). Springer Publishing Co. ISBN: 978-0-826-17847-3
• Kleinpell, R., Kapu, A., Woo, B., & Zhou, W. (2023). Nurse practitioner outcomes evaluation. In S. Thomas & J. Rowles (Eds.), Nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists: The evolution of the global roles (Chapter 8). Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-20762-4
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• Kapu, A., & Fuller, V. (2023). Full practice authority. In D. W. Evans & D. D. Evans (Eds.), Emergency nurse practitioner: Scope and standards of practice (Chapter 4.1). Springer Publishing Co. ISBN: 978-0-826-17847-3
• Kleinpell, R., Kapu, A., Woo, B., & Zhou, W. (2023). Nurse practitioner outcomes evaluation. In S. Thomas & J. Rowles (Eds.), Nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists: The evolution of the global roles (Chapter 8). Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-20762-4
• Kapu, A., Sicoutris, C., Broyhill, B., D'Agostino, R., & Kleinpell, R. (2021). Measuring outcomes in advanced practice nursing: Practice specific quality metrics. In R. Kleinpell (Ed.), Outcome assessment for advanced practice nursing (5th ed., Chapter 1). Springer Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-0826151254
• Kapu, A., & Reynolds, B. (2019). Advanced practice providers at the organizational level. In Integrating APPs in the ICU. Society of Critical Care Medicine. (2nd ed, Chapter 8). Springer Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-1620750780
• Kapu, A., Sicoutris, C., Broyhill, B., D'Agostino, R., & Kleinpell, R. (2017). Measuring outcomes in advanced practice nursing: Practice specific quality metrics. In R. Kleinpell (Ed.), Outcome assessment for advanced practice nursing (4th ed., Chapter 1). Springer Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-0-82-613862-0
• Kapu, A., & Thomson-Smith, C. (2012). Measurements of success. In Transition to hospital-based practice: A guide for NPs and administrators (Chapter 11). Springer Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-0826157324
• Kapu, A., Moote, M., Steward, B., & Thomson-Smith, C. (2012). Formulating centers for advanced practice. In Integrating NPs & PAs in the ICU. The Society of Critical Care Medicine. ISBN 978-0-936145-82-2 Show less

• Kapu A. “COVID-19 Relief Efforts could face difficulty if advanced nurses order isn’t renewed” Tennessean. May 21, 2020 https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2020/05/21/gov-bill-lees-protections-nurses-should-extended/5230799002/
• Kapu A. “The Spirit” Column. Journal for Vanderbilt Nurses 2018; 1(2):6-7.
• Kapu A. “TNA Supports Collaboration to Decrease Abuse and Misuse of Opioids”, Tennessee Nurse. 81(1) Spring 2018.
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• Kapu A. “COVID-19 Relief Efforts could face difficulty if advanced nurses order isn’t renewed” Tennessean. May 21, 2020 https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2020/05/21/gov-bill-lees-protections-nurses-should-extended/5230799002/
• Kapu A. “The Spirit” Column. Journal for Vanderbilt Nurses 2018; 1(2):6-7.
• Kapu A. “TNA Supports Collaboration to Decrease Abuse and Misuse of Opioids”, Tennessee Nurse. 81(1) Spring 2018.
• Kapu A. “Advanced Practice Nurses in Spotlight”, Tennessean, May 24, 2015 http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2015/05/23/health-reform-advanced-practice-nurses-spotlight/27817385/
• Kapu A. “Tennessee Voices: Nurse Practitioners Play Crucial Role”, Tennessean, June 16, 2014. http://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2014/06/17/nurse-practitioners-vital-lifeline-patients/10591259/ Show less

• Kapu A. PEARL: Keeping Focus on Practice, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Leadership for Nurse Practitioners in 2023. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2022;52(12):687-689. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001234
• Kapu A. Nurse Practitioner Leadership Essential: Ensuring a Positive Onboarding Experience for New Nurse Practitioners. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2022;52(9):447-448. https://10.1097/NNA.0000000000001180
• Kapu A. Choosing the Ideal… Show more

• Kapu A. PEARL: Keeping Focus on Practice, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Leadership for Nurse Practitioners in 2023. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2022;52(12):687-689. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001234
• Kapu A. Nurse Practitioner Leadership Essential: Ensuring a Positive Onboarding Experience for New Nurse Practitioners. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2022;52(9):447-448. https://10.1097/NNA.0000000000001180
• Kapu A. Choosing the Ideal Advanced Practice Leader for your Organization. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2022;52(4):200-202. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001131
• Kapu A, Ivory C. Encouraging and Facilitating Research Opportunities for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: The Role of the Chief Nursing Officer. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2022;52(5):256-257. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001144
• Kapu A. Beyond the Pandemic: Top Ten Priorities for Health System Advanced Practice Leadership. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2021;52(1):6-7. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001095
• Kapu A. Patients are Choosing Nurse Practitioners as Their Primary Care Provider in Many Communities Across the US. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2021;51(9):422-423. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001040
• Kapu A, Dubree, M. Today’s Advanced Practice Leader: Value Contribution to Healthcare Systems and Delivery of Accessible, High-Quality Patient Care. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2021;51(4):179-181. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000994
• Kapu A. Origins and Outcomes of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practice. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2021;51(1):4-5. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000957 Show less

• Wilbeck, J, Davis, W., Tyler, D., Schumann, L., & Kapu, A. (2023). Analysis of nurse practitioner practice in US emergency departments: Evidence supporting educational preparation, credentialing, scope of practice, and outcomes. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 35(6), 373-379. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000874
• Hunt J, Lord M, Kapu A, Buckner E. Promoting Adaptation in Female Inmates to Reduce Risk of Opioid Overdose Post-release through HOPE. Nursing… Show more

• Wilbeck, J, Davis, W., Tyler, D., Schumann, L., & Kapu, A. (2023). Analysis of nurse practitioner practice in US emergency departments: Evidence supporting educational preparation, credentialing, scope of practice, and outcomes. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 35(6), 373-379. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000874
• Hunt J, Lord M, Kapu A, Buckner E. Promoting Adaptation in Female Inmates to Reduce Risk of Opioid Overdose Post-release through HOPE. Nursing Science Quarterly. 2022;35(4):455-63. https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184221115123
• Kleinpell R, Kapu A, Stempek S, Sicoutris C, Broyhill B. Developing and Expanding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant Teams: Strategies and Lessons Learned from Five Institutions. American Nurse. December 2020 https://www.myamericannurse.com/collaboration/https://www.myamericannurse.com/developing-and-expanding-aprn-and-pa-teams/ Accessed January 1, 2023.
• Kleinpell R, Kapu A, et al. The use of national collaborative to promote advanced practice registered nurse-led high-value care initiatives. Nursing Outlook. 2020;68(5):626-636 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2020.04.009
• Kapu A, et al. Development of an Advanced Practice Clinical Advancement Program within an Academic Medical Center. JAANP. 2020;33(9):719-727. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000456
• Kapu A, Dubree M. et al. Assessing and addressing practitioner burnout: Results from an advanced practice registered nurse health and well-being study. JAANP. 2019 Nov 5;33(1):38-48. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000324. PMID: 31702604.
• Kleinpell R, Kapu A, et al. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Critical Care: A Concise Review of the Literature and Data 2008-2018. Critical Care Med. October 2019;47(10);442-1449. https://doi.org/10.1097/CCM.0000000000003925 Show less

• Kleinpell R, Kapu A. Quality Measures for NP Practice Evaluation. JAANP. Aug 2017;29(8):446-451. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12474
• Kapu A, Steaban R. Adding Nurse Practitioners to Inpatient Teams: Making the Financial Case for Success. Nurse Leader, June 2016;14(3):198-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2015.10.001
• Kapu A, Jones P. APRN Transformational Leadership: Implementation of an Advanced Practice Leadership Structure within an Academic Medical Center. Nursing… Show more

• Kleinpell R, Kapu A. Quality Measures for NP Practice Evaluation. JAANP. Aug 2017;29(8):446-451. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12474
• Kapu A, Steaban R. Adding Nurse Practitioners to Inpatient Teams: Making the Financial Case for Success. Nurse Leader, June 2016;14(3):198-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2015.10.001
• Kapu A, Jones P. APRN Transformational Leadership: Implementation of an Advanced Practice Leadership Structure within an Academic Medical Center. Nursing Management: Feb 2016;47(2):9–22. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NUMA.0000479443.75643.2b
• Kapu A, et al. Advanced Practice Providers’ Patient Ratio and Workload: Results of a Multi-Institutional Study. J Nurs Adm. 2016 Oct;46(10):521-9. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000396
• Dubree M, Kapu A, Jones P, Parmley CL. APRN Practice: Challenges, Empowerment and Outcomes. Nurse Leader. Apr 2015:13(2):43-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2015.01.007
• Collins N, Kapu A, et al. Outcomes of Adding Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to a Level One Trauma Service with the Goal of Decreased Length of Stay and Improved Physician and Nursing Satisfaction. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Feb;76(2):353-7. https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0000000000000097
• Kapu A, Kleinpell R, Pilon, B. Quality and Financial Outcomes of Adding Nurse Practitioners to Inpatient Care Teams. JONA. 2014 Feb;44(2):87-96. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000000031
• Kapu A, Wheeler A, Lee B. Outcomes of Adding ACNPs to Medical and Surgical Rapid Response Teams. Crit Care Nurse. 2014 Feb;34(1):51-9. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2014847
• Kapu A, Thomson-Smith C, Jones P. Developing a 24/7 Intensivist NP Program – The Vanderbilt Experience. Nurse Pract. 2012;37(8):46-52. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000413485.97744.11
• Kapu A, Kleinpell R. Developing Nurse Practitioner Associated Metrics for Outcomes Assessment. JAANP. 2013;25:289–296. https://doi.org/10.1111/1745-7599.12001 Show less

• Kapu A. Nurse Practitioners: Leaders in Research, Education, and Healthcare. JNP. March 21, 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104594
• Kapu A. Thankful to Be a Nurse Practitioner! JNP. 2022;18(10):1031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.10.005
• Kapu A. Value in Understanding Social Determinants of Health. JNP. 2022;18(9):926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.09.015
• Kapu A. NPs are Empowered Through Education and NPower Health and Well-Being Resources. JNP… Show more

• Kapu A. Nurse Practitioners: Leaders in Research, Education, and Healthcare. JNP. March 21, 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104594
• Kapu A. Thankful to Be a Nurse Practitioner! JNP. 2022;18(10):1031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.10.005
• Kapu A. Value in Understanding Social Determinants of Health. JNP. 2022;18(9):926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.09.015
• Kapu A. NPs are Empowered Through Education and NPower Health and Well-Being Resources. JNP. 2022;18(8):812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.08.002
• Kapu A. Refuel, Recharge and Enjoy a Healthier Life! JNP. 2022;18(7):681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.06.003
• Kapu A. Advocacy Advances in Access to Equitable Health Care. JNP. 2022;18(6):595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.05.005
• Kapu A. Celebrating Women’s Health in May. JNP. 2022;18(5):469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.04.002
• Kapu A. AANP Members Advance PEARL During April. JNP. 2022;18(4):353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.03.002
• Kapu A. Nurse Practitioner (NP) Advocacy and Education: It’s All About Excellence in Health Care. JNP. 2022;18(2):135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.12.017
• Kapu A. New Year New Commitment to Nurse Practitioner Excellence. JNP. 2022;18(1):4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.12.009
• Kapu A. Anticipating Another Year of High-Quality Service. JNP. 2021;17(10):1161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.10.015
• Kapu A. Take Time for Education and Professional Growth. JNP. 2021;17(9):1051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.09.020
• Kapu A. Celebrating AANP Fellows as We Launch Into Fall. JNP. 2021;17(8):905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.08.024
• Kapu A. Keeping PEARL at the Forefront as NPs Look to the Future in Health Care. JNP. 2021;17(7):771. https//doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.06.011 Show less

• Kleinpell R, Kapu A, Witherspoon B, Oliver L, Gibson J, Vance H, Myers J, Green R, Minnick A, Trumbo P, Iams W. Showcasing Outcomes of APRN Practice with the Choosing Wisely® Campaign. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(5):14-17. https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ant5-Choosing-Wisely-420b.pdf
• Dubree M, Kapu A, Terrell M, Pichert JW, Cooper WO, Hickson GB. Nurses’ essential role in supporting professionalism. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(4):6-8… Show more

• Kleinpell R, Kapu A, Witherspoon B, Oliver L, Gibson J, Vance H, Myers J, Green R, Minnick A, Trumbo P, Iams W. Showcasing Outcomes of APRN Practice with the Choosing Wisely® Campaign. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(5):14-17. https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ant5-Choosing-Wisely-420b.pdf
• Dubree M, Kapu A, Terrell M, Pichert JW, Cooper WO, Hickson GB. Nurses’ essential role in supporting professionalism. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(4):6-8. https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ant4-Professionalism-317.pdf
• Dubree M, Kapu A, Terrell M, Pichert JW, Cooper WO, Hickson GB. Promoting professionalism by sharing a cup of coffee. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(5):18-19. https://www.myamericannurse.com/promoting-professionalism-by-sharing-a-cup-of-coffee/
• Dubree M, Kapu A, Terrell M, Pichert JW, Cooper WO, Hickson GB. Promoting professionalism through awareness. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(6):6-8. https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ant6-Awareness-518a.pdf
• Dubree M, Kapu A, Terrell M, Pichert JW, Cooper WO, Hickson GB. Promoting professionalism through authority guided intervention. Am Nurse Today. 2017;12(7):34-36. https://www.myamericannurse.com/promoting-professionalism-through-authority-guided-intervention/ Show less