Abstract
Purpose: To examine the development of advanced nursing practice globally. Methods: Data were collected from documentary resources available in the International Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Practice Nurse Network (INP/APNN) of the International Council of Nurses. The areas examined were guided by the "key informant survey on advanced nursing practice self-administered questionnaire." Two core members of the INP/APNN who have rich experience in global advanced nursing development analyzed the data. A total of 14 countries and three regions from five continents were included in the analyses. The development of advanced nursing practice in these areas is facilitated by a need for better access to care in a cost-containment era and the enhancement of nursing education to postgraduate level. The mechanism for regulation of practice is in place in some countries. Conclusions: Confirms the development of advanced practice in nursing is a global trend. Clinical Relevance: APNs can improve global health with points to enhanced education in nursing and regulation of advanced practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 204-211 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Nursing Scholarship |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2008 |
Keywords
- Advanced nursing practice
- Advanced practice
- Global health
- International health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing