Brian R Buchner

Brian R Buchner , DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing
(520) 626-6154
Research and Clinical
- 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
- 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 |