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The development of advanced practice nurses in Singapore.
- Source :
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International nursing review [Int Nurs Rev] 2024 Jun; Vol. 71 (2), pp. 238-243. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 21. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The development of advanced practice nursing has evolved globally over the past decades and has become an important component in the contemporary healthcare system. The term 'advanced practice nurse' is used to refer to nurses practising at a higher level than traditional nurses and is defined as a registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice. In 2003, Singapore embarked on the development of advanced practice nurses as an initiative to improve the nursing professional image, retain excellent clinical nurses and fill the gaps in the provision of healthcare services for the ageing population. This paper documents Singapore's journey of advanced practice nursing development and shares our unique learning experience in the aspects of education, certification, registration and scope of practice.<br /> (© 2022 International Council of Nurses.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1466-7657
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International nursing review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36409288
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12810