Keywords

laboratory, radiology, screening, trauma

Authors

1. Howard, Patricia Kunz PhD, RN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
2. Broering, Beth MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, FAEN

Abstract

Review of recent evidence with translation to practice for the APN role is presented using a case study module for "Accuracy of Ottawa Ankle Rules to Exclude Fractures of the Ankle and Midfoot in Children: A Meta-Analysis" (S. Dowling et al., 2009). The implications and clinical relevance of these findings for advanced practice nurses are discussed highlighting the best evidence.