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An International Survey on Advanced Practice Nursing Education, Practice, and Regulation.
- Source :
- Journal of Nursing Scholarship; 2010 1st Quarter, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p31-39, 9p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Purpose: To describe international trends on the developing role of the nurse practitioner-advanced practice nurse (NP-APN), including nomenclature, levels and types of NP-APN education, practice settings, scope of practice, regulatory policies, and political environment. Design: A cross-sectional, descriptive Web-based survey sent in February and March 2008 to a total of 174 key informants and active members of the International Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Practice Nursing Network of the International Council of Nurses. Methods: An international Web-based survey preceded by a pilot survey. Findings: Ninety-one nurses from 32 countries responded. Thirteen titles were identified on nomenclature for the NP-APN in different countries. NP-APN education was available in 71% of the 31 countries responding to this item, with 50% identifying the master's degree as the most prevalent credential. Twenty-three countries had formal recognition of the NP-APN role. Of these, 48% had licensure maintenance or renewal requirements for the NP-APN, with most requiring continuing education or clinical practice. The greatest support for the NP-APN role came from domestic nursing organizations (92%), individual nurses (70%), and the government (68%), while opposition came primarily from domestic physician organizations (83%) and individual physicians (67%). Conclusions: Interest in the NP-APN role has been gaining ground worldwide. This study presents a snapshot of education, practice, and regulation for NP-APNs as they develop their unique role in delivering health care in various countries. Areas that may require more support are highlighted. Clinical Relevance: The NP-APN role in healthcare systems is expanding and will benefit from international networking and support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NURSE practitioners
EDUCATION
SURVEYS
NURSING
GENERAL practitioners
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15276546
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nursing Scholarship
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 48356426
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.2009.01322.x