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Brian Buchner, NP

Brian Buchner, NP

APRN - Hospitalists | Affiliated since: 2015
Provider organization(s):
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Medical Group

This provider is a member of Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group, HPH’s nonprofit provider organization focused on delivering coordinated, high‑quality care across our clinics and medical centers.

Hospital / clinic affiliations:
Straub Benioff Medical Center
Office Location(s) and Contact

Primary

Straub Benioff Medical Center
Straub Bone & Joint
888 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 522 4232

Biography and Interests

Biography

Brian R. Buchner, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, is a doctorally prepared Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience. He has primarily worked in acute care settings, with the majority of his experience in hospital medicine. He has presented extensively, been actively involved in NP and health organizations, and has been an educator the majority of his career.

Professional Interests

Hospitalist, Medical Co-management Orthopedic hip & knee joint replacement surgery, Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice, Integrative Health Care.

Personal Interests

Travelling, cooking, hiking

Professional Credentials

Certifications

Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care

Awards, Memberships, and Academic Appointments

Awards

FAANP - Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Outstanding Leadership & Involvement Award - Arizona State University
One of Our Best & Shining Star Awards - Woodwinds Hospital
Undergraduate Excellence Award - Sigma Theta Tau

Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF); Sigma Theta Tau

Academic Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Nursing (DNP program)

Articles and Publications

Articles and Publications

Nakasone, C.K., Combs, D., Buchner, B.R., & Andrews, S. (2020). Day of Surgery Discharge Success After Implementation of a Rapid Discharge Protocol Following Unilateral Unicompartmental Knee Arhtroplasty. The Knee.

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.

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.

Ratings and Reviews

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