Brian R Buchner

Brian R Buchner , DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

brianbuchner@email.arizona.edu

(520) 626-6154

College of Nursing

Room 327

Tucson, AZ

Research and Clinical

Clinical Expertise:

Hospitalist NP since 2003
Nursing Faculty since 2004
Reiki Master
Critical Care RN, Director, Educator - 1995 to 2003

Research & Scholarship:

Acute Care
Critical Care
Evidence Based Practice
Hospitalist Roles
Holistic Care / Integrative Health

Committees

AANP Clinical Practice Committee. Co-chair 2014-2016; Member 2013-present.
AANP Representative to JCAHO Hospital PTAC (Professional and Technical Advisory Committee). 2014-present.
AANP Acute Care Specialty Practice Group. Chair 2015. Member.

Publications

2017	Buchner, B., Meister, C., Moats, A., & Nakasone, C. (2017, March). Reducing length of stay and improving quality for total knee/hip patients by partnering orthopedic surgeon with hospitalist nurse practitioner. Poster session at 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Chicago, IL.
2015	Buchner, B.R., Conatay-Buck, S., & Kleinpell, R.M. (2015). Practice Resources for NPs: Navigating the World of Mobile Apps. American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. New Orleans, LA, June 13, 2015.
2015	Buchner, B.R., Melander, S. & Thompson, C. (2015). Acute Care Specialty Interest Group Forum. American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. New Orleans, LA, June 12, 2015.
2015	Buchner, B.R. & AANP Clinical Practic Committee. (2015). Clinical Practice Brief: Atrial Fibrillation - 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Executive Summary. American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Retrieved from: https://www.aanp.org/images/documents/practice/Practice_Brief_-_AHA_ACC_...
2014	Buchner, B.R., Conatay-Buck, S., & Kleinpell, R.M. (2014). Practice Resources for NPs: Navigating the World of Mobile Apps. American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Nashville, TN. June 21, 2014.
2014	Buchner, B.R. & AANP Clinical Practice Committee. (2014). Evidence Based Resource Directory. American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Retrieved from http://www.aanp.org/practice/practice-resources/evidence-based-resource-directory
2013	Buchner, B.R. Improving Evidence-Based Practice in Hospitalist Services. American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Las Vegas, NV. June21, 2013.
2013	Elsevier Content Reviewer. (2013). Pathophysiology Online for Pathophysiology, 7th Ed.: The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults & Children, McCance & Huether (2014). Module 10: Alterations in hormonal regulation.
2013	Kleinpell, R.M., Hudspeth, R.S., & Buchner, B.R. Scope of Practice for NPs Working in Hospitals and Acute Care Settings Compared to Primary Care: How Does it Differ and is My NP Practice Impacted?. American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Las Vegas, NV, June 20, 2013
2013	Buchner, B.R. “Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Processes in a Hospitalist Service: Creation of a Collaborative Wiki Site”. University of Arizona College of Nursing, Faculty Presentation, Tucson, AZ. March 20, 2013.
2012	Buchner, B.R. “Negotiating Practice Agreements, Contracts, and Salaries.” St. Katherine’s University MS NP Program, St. Paul, MN. October, 2012. Buchner, B.R. “Negotiating Practice Agreements, Contracts, and Salaries.” St. Katherine’s University MS NP Program, St. Paul, MN. March, 2012.
2011	Kleinpell, R.M., Hudspeth, R.S., & Buchner, B.R. “Negotiating Practice Agreements, Contracts, and Salaries in Acute Care”. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Las Vegas, NV, June 25, 2011.
2011	Buchner, B.R., Wilson, M., & Counts, M. “Developing Effective Communications: Transitions of Care”. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Las Vegas, NV, June 25, 2011.
2011	Elsevier Content Reviewer (2011), Understanding Pathophysiology, Online, 5th Ed., Huether & McCance (2013). Module 5: Adaptive immunity.
2010	Kleinpell, R.M., Hudspeth, R.S., & Buchner, B.R. “Negotiating Practice Agreements, Contracts, and Salaries in Acute Care”. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Phoenix, AZ, June 24, 2010.
2009	Buchner, B.R. “Nurse Practitioners’ Role on the Hospitalist Service: Advancing Opportunities (Panel Presentation)”. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. Nashville, TN, June 20, 2009.
2008	Kleinpell, R.M., Hanson, N.H., Buchner, B.R., Winters, R., Wilson, M.J., & Keck, A.C. (2008, May). Hospitalist Services: An Evolving Opportunity. The Nurse Practitioner, 33 (5), 9-10.
2008	Buchner, B.R. & Hanson, N.H. “Nurse Practitioners’ Role on the Hospitalist Service: Advancing Opportunities”. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. National Harbor, MD. July 1, 2008.
2005	Buchner, B.R. (2005, October). “Collaborative Clinical Practice Model: Woodwinds Hospital Service”. Poster session presented at Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review for NP/PAs Conference.

Honors and Awards

2015	Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2013	One of Our Best - Presented by HealthEast Care System
2012	Shining Star - Presented by HealthEast Care System
2003	Outstanding Leadership & Involvement Award - Presented by Arizona State University
2003	Ruth Brines Scholarship
2002	Ella Burkart Scholarship
2002	Employee of the Quarter - Presented by St. Luke's Medical Center
1995	Undergraduate Excellence Award - Presented by Sigma Theta Tau
1995	Cindy Asplund Mitchell Scholarship

Education

Institution/Location	Degree	Attended	Field of Study
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN	DNP	2011-2012	Nursing
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ	MS	2001-2003	Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI	BSN	1991-1995	Nursing