Registered:
January 01, 2012
Acronym:
NP-PITTNet
City:
Pittsburg
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip:
15261
Main Phone:
412-624-5054
Network Director:
Andrea Fischl
Network Director Email:
Network Member:
Darlene Frazier-Ursiny
Network Member Email:
Network Member Role:
Co-Project Director; Community Liaison
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Clinics Location:
Pennsylvania
Founded:
2010
Network Category:
Established
Network Type:
Nursing Network (at least 75% are nurses)
Mission Statement:
To enhance the translation, implementation and dissemination of clinical evidence-based research into clinical practice for Nurse Practitioners, to foster collaboration in clinical research and to develop strategies to remove barriers for clinical implementation.
Current or Past Research Interests:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Obesity, physical activity and / or diet and nutrition
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
263
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
180
Approximate Number of Patients:
1000