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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

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