Keywords

blood pressure management, hospital discharge, hypertension, primary care, transition of care

Authors

1. Franklin, Mary M. PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
2. McCoy, Mary Anne PhD, RN, ACNS, ACNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Approximately 50% to 75% of hospital patients have hypertension. At the time of discharge, patients experience a transition of care as they move from the hospital to home. This article describes the transition of care from the hospital to home for patients with hypertension and discusses practice implications for NPs.